Category Archives: Health

Bend, Stretch, Groan

Posted on September 20, 2022 by oldmainer

I don’t know if it is age, or if I am just atrophying, but, for the last couple of months, I have been experiencing some tightness in my left leg. Actually, it is slightly greater then tightness. It is a … Continue reading →

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To Your Health, And Mine

Posted on July 25, 2021 by oldmainer

Well, it has now been almost 7 months since I decided to take the plunge and not only improve my A1C, but also lose some weight. I am happy to say I have done both by pursuing a low carb … Continue reading →

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Moving On

Posted on July 12, 2021 by oldmainer

Today I am wearing a tee shirt that says “If You Can Read This, You Are Standing Too Close”, a testament to the year we have just spent. When I bought it, I gave no thought to the possibility of … Continue reading →

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We Are What We Eat

Posted on June 8, 2021 by oldmainer

I’m sure most if not all of you have heard the old saying “You Are What You Eat”. Well, I would like to add to that “I Am Also What I Don’t Eat”. Since going on a low carb diet … Continue reading →

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Going Into A Stall

Posted on April 5, 2021 by oldmainer

I guess every family has their folklore and stories that have been passed down. One of the favorites in my late wife’s family involved my father in law. In his younger years, he was an officer in the Civil Air … Continue reading →

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So, How’s That Keto Thing Going?

Posted on March 16, 2021 by oldmainer

As any of you that follow me know, back in early January, I decided to go on a diet. Not unlike the thousands of people that, on New Years Eve, while basking in a pleasant alcoholic haze, said “this year … Continue reading →

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A Little More Virus Levity

Posted on July 31, 2020 by oldmainer

So, let me get this straight.  There is no cure for a virus that can be KILLED by sanitizer and hand soap. I see a big baby boom coming in 9 months. They will be called the C-19 Babies and … 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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Renewal

Posted on April 10, 2020 by oldmainer

As the sun moved slowly toward the heavens And mountains annulled the remnants of the night. The moon acknowledged entrance of the sunrise Brooks and streams babbled in the light But the people unaware, instead embraced fear Consumed by the … Continue reading →

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Have You Heard The One About

Posted on April 8, 2020 by oldmainer

Trying to put a positive spin on today’s environment is kind of like taking a course entitled ‘Fun With Forensics’.  It’s probably not going to be fun at all and you are really only worried about getting a passing grade.  … Continue reading →

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