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Tag Archives: Zeus
Blood Moons, Eclipses, Floods…Is God Trying To Break Up With Us?
What if God was one of us?/ Just a slob like one of us?/ Just a stranger on the bus/ Trying to break up with us??? Joan Osborne might have written those first three lines, Modern Philosophers, but I had … Continue reading
Posted in Dating, Humor, Philosophy
Tagged break ups, God, Humor, life, Modern Philosopher, Pope Francis, Relationships, Religion, Sarcasm, satire, Zeus
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Is Joe Just “Biden” His Time?
As the 200 or so Republican Presidential Candidates gather in Cleveland for tonight’s first debate, this Modern Philosopher met with his most trusted political advisers. The question that weighed most heavily on my mind was one that should be on … Continue reading
Posted in Humor, Philosophy, Politics
Tagged 2016 Presidential Election, Donald Trump, Harry Potter, Joe Biden, Mayor McCheese, Modern Philosopher, Politics, Republican Debates, Sarcasm, satire, Zeus
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Who Picks Up The Check When Zeus And Pope Francis Go To Lunch?
Despite the ugly weather, I’d decided to go out for a walk. I was hoping the fresh air would clear my head of the thoughts that were leading me down a path darkened by black clouds and despair. The walk … Continue reading
Posted in Humor, Love, Philosophy, Writing
Tagged angels, Broken Heart, God, Humor, Modern Philosopher, Pope Francis, Relationships, Religion, Sarcasm, satire, Zeus
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Guest Blogger: When Zeus Met Austin…
Trying to stay in a Summer state of mind, I thought I’d share this post from my Summer Vacation. Zeus was a Guest Blogger while I relaxed on Coven Island. In this post, he explains how we met…
Posted in Humor, Philosophy
Tagged Greek Gods, guest blogger, Humor, Modern Philosopher, mythology, Santa Claus, Sarcasm, satire, Social Media, summer vacation, Zeus
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What If Snow Is Just The Cocaine Of The Gods?
As you can probably tell from the title of this post, Modern Philosophers, my Post Traumatic Snow Disorder has been acting up again today. Just look at this photo of me from this morning if you don’t believe me. It’s … Continue reading
Posted in Humor, Philosophy
Tagged cocaine, Humor, Maine, Modern Philosopher, photos, Sarcasm, satire, shoveling snow, snow, winter, Zeus
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Mayor McCheese To Do French Reality TV Series After Election Day Heartbreak
The day after President Obama delivered his State of the Union Address, my favorite politician stopped by The House on the Hill to deliver his State of the McCheese. I hadn’t seen my good friend Mayor McCheese, Modern Philosophers, since … Continue reading
Posted in Humor, Philosophy
Tagged Election Day, France, Humor, Mayor McCheese, Modern Philosopher, Politics, Reality TV, Royale With Cheese, Sarcasm, satire, Zeus
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The All Hallows Society Named This Blog’s 2014 Beings Of The Year!
Happy New Year’s Eve, Modern Philosophers! I am thrilled to announce that the All Hallows Society, Maine’s all powerful and ultra top secret commission that watches over Otherworldly Beings, has been named this blog’s 2014 Beings of the Year! The … Continue reading
Posted in Holidays, Humor, Philosophy
Tagged All Hallows Society, Being of the Year, Blog, Happy New Year, Humor, Modern Philosopher, New Year's Eve, Pope Francis, Sarcasm, satire, Zeus
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Zeus Admits To Lightning Strikes After Unexpected Election Results
Gods usually avoid politics, Modern Philosophers, and for good reason. Yesterday, I sat down with Zeus, the Father of the Greek Gods and Campaign Manager for Mayor McCheese, to discuss the recent Maine Gubernatorial Election. Zeus’ candidate, despite having a … Continue reading
Posted in Humor, Philosophy, Politics
Tagged Election Day, Governor LePage, Humor, Maine Governor, Mayor McCheese, Modern Philosopher, power outages, Sarcasm, satire, Zeus
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I Advise You That I’m Not Lovin’ It
Dear Modern Philosopher, I am a fellow Mainer, who was inspired by your blog to be one of the first people in line at my polling place on Election Day. I was ready for change. It was time to get … Continue reading
Posted in Humor, Philosophy, Politics
Tagged advice, Election Day, Governor Paul LePage, Humor, Mayor McCheese, midterm elections, Modern Philosopher, Sarcasm, satire, Zeus
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