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Tag Archives: Yankees
The Walk Off Wedding
It was the hottest day ever recorded on Earth. At least that’s how it felt to the best friends as they sat on their favorite bench next to the river. They’d hoped for a cool breeze off the water, but … Continue reading
Posted in Humor
Tagged best friends, Dreams, flash fiction, Humor, Modern Philosopher, Relationships, Sarcasm, satire, short story, Yankees
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No Need To Gloat
The gathering storm clouds stared down angrily at the best friends, who simply ignored them and settled in on their favorite bench overlooking the river. It was Sunday, and the threat of rain wasn’t going to keep them from weekly … Continue reading
Posted in Humor
Tagged flash fiction, gloating, Humor, Modern Philosopher, Red Sox, Relationships, Sarcasm, satire, short story, Yankees
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The Passive Aggressive Salami on Rye
“You are surprisingly quiet this morning,” Holly observed with more than a little snark in her tone before taking a long sip of her coffee. It was an overcast morning in Maine. The best friends had managed to find a … Continue reading
Posted in Humor
Tagged Baseball, best friends, flash fiction, Humor, Modern Philosopher, Red Sox, Sarcasm, satire, short story, superstition, Yankees
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Sticks and Stones
Holly took in a deep breath of fresh air and smiled. “I love football weather!” she exclaimed and then took a sip of her coffee. It was a gorgeous Sunday morning along the river in Maine. The weather people would … Continue reading
Posted in Humor
Tagged best friends, flash fiction, Humor, Maine, Modern Philosopher, New York, Relationships, Sarcasm, satire, short story, Yankees
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A Man Of Very Few Hats
Have I ever mentioned that I hate change, Modern Philosophers? That was a joke, of course. I loathe change. I fear it. I hide from it in my basement bunker. My stepmother also raised me to be frugal. She never … Continue reading
The Week That Wasn’t
This was a very confusing and stressful week, Modern Philosophers. I’ve made it a point to not watch the news anymore, but I’ve had CNN and MSNBC on all day to keep tabs on what is going on with the … Continue reading
Chicken a la Vacation
I’m on vacation, Modern Philosophers. As always, people are asking me what I’m doing for my vacation. Just like I always do, I tell them: “Not going to work”. I have a tendency to select the Creative Introvert’s Vacation Package: … Continue reading
Posted in Humor
Tagged chicken Alfredo, Cooking, food, Humor, life, Modern Philosopher, running, sarcasm, satire, summer vacation, Yankees
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I Really Should Try To Remember To Blog…
Hey, Modern Philosophers! It’s Austin. You guys remember me, right? The interns kept pestering me all day to write a blog post. Apparently, it’s been some time since I’ve posted anything here. It’s not that I’ve forgotten about you, but … Continue reading
Posted in Humor, Writing
Tagged blogging, creating a TV series, Humor, Modern Philosopher, NYU, Opening Day, sarcasm, satire, TV series, writing, Yankees
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Chilly Days Are Chili Days
I’m a complicated guy, Modern Philosophers, but I have a very simply cooking philosophy: When it’s chilly, make chili. I’ve had a big pot of chili simmering on the stove all day. The House on the Hill has never smelled … Continue reading
Posted in Humor
Tagged chili, Cooking, fall weather, food, Humor, Modern Philosopher, Notre Dame, Sarcasm, satire, Yankees
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Deep Thoughts Before Ice Cream
I woke up feeling like crap, Modern Philosophers. And not just because I knew I had to go to work. Even though I was a tad under the weather, I pushed myself to go for my morning run. I’ve been … Continue reading
Posted in Humor, Philosophy
Tagged Deep Thoughts, Humor, Ice Cream, inspiration, life, Modern Philosopher, sarcasm, satire, The Nite Show with Danny Cashman, writing, Yankees
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