Category Archives: Communication

Of Course

Posted on February 5, 2026 by oldmainer

I find it curious how our means of communication has changed so dramatically over the years. I’m not talking about the impact of technology, albeit it’s ability to provide distinct methods to interact, but instead, the impact time has had … Continue reading →

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Whispers

Posted on August 3, 2023 by oldmainer

Words teasing soundRhetoric muffledSpeech diminished The word subduedVolume foregoneElocution suspended Intention suspectSecrets revealed?Promises forsaken? Whispers

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Learning How Too Ad

Posted on July 31, 2023 by oldmainer

I’ve got to admit, I have always been somewhat of a vidiot (video idiot) when it comes to television commercials. Not all of them. Just most of them. To my wife, I was a disappointment. She was able to sit … Continue reading →

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Alexa: What’s the weather?

Posted on July 13, 2023 by oldmainer

I have over the last few years become a member of the Amazon family. By that, I mean I buy a lot of stuff on Amazon, subscribe to Prime for the benefits, and have speakers around the house that I … Continue reading →

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AI

Posted on April 19, 2023 by oldmainer

I have been reading and hearing more and more about artificial intelligence in the last several weeks. I have known for some time that AI has been infiltrating our lives. Industrial robots supplanting the conventional worker. Skilled labor being performed … Continue reading →

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Lighting The Flame

Posted on June 2, 2022 by oldmainer

Having a lot of time on my hands, and being, I admit, an admirer of a well crafted beer, it is not the reason however, that I frequent the pub at all. In fact, I am there because of the … Continue reading →

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Through Others Eyes

Posted on January 16, 2022 by oldmainer

I often see him sitting there as I wander through the park.  Always on the same bench, staring at the scene before him.  His face mostly without expression, never smiling or acknowledging a ventured wave or nod.  I wonder what thoughts … Continue reading →

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Talking To Myself

Posted on June 22, 2021 by oldmainer

Now that the Pandemic is hopefully on the wane and we are reintroducing ourselves to our friends and neighbors ,it reminds me of the time when I entered the military. One of the first things they did was march us … Continue reading →

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Kramer’s Korner

Posted on August 10, 2020 by oldmainer

Hello again to all my good friends.  This is Kramer up here in God’s country.  Well, what do you think of the new and improved me.  As I said last time, me and Scooter had a trip to the groomer … Continue reading →

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Whispers

Posted on August 9, 2020 by oldmainer

Not again he thought silently, slightly shaking his head as if warning them off.  Sounds, unintelligible, always lurking just beyond comprehension.  ‘Leave me alone’ he thought.  I already have enough problems without you adding to them. “What do you want”?  … Continue reading →

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