Category Archives: Christmas

It’s In The Cards

Posted on December 19, 2025 by oldmainer

I was always fond of Hallmark Card’s slogan “When You Care Enough To Send The Very Best” because for years, they really were. I don’t say this so much for the cover art, which was good, but more for the … Continue reading →

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A Time Of Reflection

Posted on December 17, 2021 by oldmainer

Why am I here. Not physically. I’m talking psychologically. I’m wondering why I am here at all, because I don’t think I created this environment. In fact, I am sure of it. I just kind of hung around while everything … Continue reading →

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Kramer’s Korner

Posted on December 28, 2020 by oldmainer

Ho Ho and Hello. It’s Kramer here with another fascinating chapter of my always interesting life. I’ll start with our Christmas as I did not know what to expect and I’ve got to say it wasn’t all bad. Bob did … Continue reading →

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In Celebration of Him, and Her

Posted on December 18, 2020 by oldmainer

Well, it is done. Again this year I trudged into the basement closet and located the boxes of Christmas that reside there. My wife was always a holiday person. It made no difference which one it was. As one would … Continue reading →

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Daisy Claus

Posted on December 17, 2020 by oldmainer

When I was just a little guy And Christmas time grew near Each day my excitement grew But my Mother made it clear Santa Claus would only come To houses with good boys If I didn’t do my chores I … Continue reading →

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Sunday Silence

Posted on December 29, 2019 by oldmainer

It is Sunday morning and I am sitting here, on the computer, looking for something to do.  I have made the bed, taken my shower, unloaded the dishwasher, read the paper, prepared some leftovers from last night for the freezer, … Continue reading →

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The Tinkle Of The Bell

Posted on December 19, 2019 by oldmainer

It is the Christmas season, there is no time to stop There aren’t that many more days that we have left to shop We make sure we have presents for those we love so well Unlike those that are now … Continue reading →

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A Christmas Trilogy Part III

Posted on December 18, 2019 by oldmainer

The Greatest Ever Christmas Tree Part III Ruckus The man with a puzzled look Turned and then a few steps took Until in front of Hoot he stood And with all the control he could Said “Hoot, I know I’m … Continue reading →

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A Christmas Trilogy Part II

Posted on December 17, 2019 by oldmainer

The Greatest Ever Christmas Tree Part II Toothpick From the brush there came a rustle And the bunny with a hustle Hopped to Hoot and quickly said I found him but I ran ahead Tell your friend, do not dismay … Continue reading →

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A Christmas Trilogy Part I

Posted on December 16, 2019 by oldmainer

For several years at Christmas, my wife’s aunt and I would pick a joke gift for each other and write a poem about it. One year, I found a set of three hand puppets, an owl, a beaver, and a … Continue reading →

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