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The four men sat on mismatched chairs around the rickety table in the dining room. There wasn’t much furniture in the place, but spartan accommodations were all that were necessary in a safe house. The place was located in a … Continue reading
Posted in Humor
Tagged bank robbery, crime, criminals, flash fiction, Humor, Modern Philosopher, Sarcasm, satire, short story, work humor
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The Methodical De-Scrooging Of Austin The Grinch
Santa Claus was telling me the other day, Modern Philosophers, that part of the magic of Christmas is that it means something different to everyone. The big guy tends to get philosophical when the eggnog is flowing, but I had … Continue reading
Posted in Christmas, Humor
Tagged Christmas, Christmas magic, generosity, holiday blues, Humor, Modern Philosopher, sarcasm, satire, spending Christmas alone, work humor
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Free Food Always Helps
I don’t know what day of the week it is where you are, Modern Philosophers, but it is definitely Monday here. And it wasn’t one of those good Mondays, either. If those mythical creatures even exist. It was 20 degrees … Continue reading
Posted in Humor
Tagged comfort food, dealing with stress, free food, Humor, Modern Philosopher, Monday, raising morale, sarcasm, satire, the rising cost of healthcare, work humor
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Coast Guard Rescues Maine Man From Viral Bermuda Triangle
“I didn’t even realize the Coast Guard operated on land,” Andrew Harkins told this Modern Philosopher as he pulled a blanket tighter around him and sipped his tea. “If they didn’t, I probably wouldn’t be sitting here right now.” We … Continue reading
Posted in Humor, Philosophy
Tagged Bermuda Triangle, Coast Guard, Humor, life, Modern Philosopher, rescue mission, Sarcasm, satire, sick coworkers, virus, work humor
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The Nightmare Of Working Imperial HR
A long time ago, In a galaxy Far, far away, Someone Had to be working In the Imperial Human Resources Department. I can Only imagine The nightmare That job Must have been. All the Stormtroopers Looked exactly The same. How … Continue reading
Posted in Humor, Philosophy, Poetry
Tagged Death Star, human resources, Humor, Modern Philosopher, paperwork, Sarcasm, satire, Star Wars, Stormtroopers, The Empire, work humor
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Every Room Comes Without A View
It was almost as if my coworkers and I were unwitting participants in a grand psychological experiment, Modern Philosophers. As if our Post Traumatic Snow Disorder wasn’t enough, the doctors wanted to see what would happen if they added a … Continue reading
Posted in Humor, Philosophy
Tagged Blizzard, cabin fever, Humor, Modern Philosopher, photos, Post Traumatic Snow Disorder, psychology, Sarcasm, satire, snow, work humor
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