Category Archives: Compassion

The Value Of A Tear

Posted on February 2, 2026 by oldmainer

I don’t know if those that know me would agree, but, I am a softy. Maybe not externally. I mean, I don’t fold if a harsh word is spoken, or tend to take every affront personally. No, that’s not me. … Continue reading →

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Because I Love You

Posted on October 10, 2024 by oldmainer

I, like everyone else have been inundated in the last several weeks by the news of the disasters that our Southeast states have been encountering. I have watched the despair of the residents after Helene decimated their homes and lives. … Continue reading →

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The Prince

Posted on August 28, 2022 by oldmainer

He ran off the front porch, lunch box and back pack bouncing as he hurried down the front walk. This was everything to him. This was a day that couldn’t have come too soon. It was the first day of … Continue reading →

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Kittens In The Barn

Posted on January 22, 2022 by oldmainer

“Breakfast’s ready, have a seat” his wife says.  “How’re the kittens”? “Damn cat” he says.  “Should have run her off when she showed up last year.  Don’t know why she stays where she ain’t wanted.  Nothing but a nuisance is all … Continue reading →

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Love Thy Neighbor

Posted on May 3, 2021 by oldmainer

I have lived in this house for seventeen, going on 18 years.  It is on a short dead end street. in a heavily wooded area.  Heavy enough that the other four neighbors on my street are totally hidden from view.  … Continue reading →

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Scooter

Posted on October 6, 2020 by oldmainer

The first time I saw his picture on the web, I was in love. I little Cocker Spaniel named Scooter, about one year old, was down in Arkansas looking for a forever home. After talking it over with my wife, … Continue reading →

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Just A Volunteer

Posted on September 1, 2020 by oldmainer

Might you be her son, she askedEach week I see you hereOh no, she’s not my Mom I saidI’m just a volunteer Do you know how much she waitsFor the day that you arriveHow she listens for your voiceHer senses … Continue reading →

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Hotel California

Posted on July 24, 2020 by oldmainer

Last thing I remember, I was running for the door I had to find the passage back. To the place I was before “Relax”, said the night man, “We are programmed to receive You can check out any time you … Continue reading →

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Kindness From A Window Washer

Posted on May 15, 2020 by oldmainer

This morning, my cousin sent me an MP4 video called Kindness From A Window Washer.  I had seen it before and was moved by it.  I wanted to share it with you then, but my free WordPress blog does not … Continue reading →

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In The Rear View Mirror

Posted on April 27, 2020 by oldmainer

I, like just about everyone else, look forward to the day we are staring at this virus thing in the rear view mirror, both literally and figuratively.  These last few weeks have taken it’s toll on us physically, mentally, and … Continue reading →

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