Category Archives: Humerous

Keeping It Cool

Posted on July 22, 2023 by oldmainer

My wife used to say that I could think and/or analyze anything to death. I always took exception to that. I can think of several things that I have mentally approached that were, at the time, still in intensive care. … Continue reading →

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Rare Relationships

Posted on July 9, 2022 by oldmainer

“I’m sorry that you asked that” she said while slowly swirling the wine in her goblet.“You’re sorry I asked, or you’re sorry about what I asked. There is a difference. I’m surprised my question upset you. “I’m not upset, just … Continue reading →

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Wisdom Of The French

Posted on June 14, 2019 by oldmainer

This notice can now be found in French churches: En entrant dans cette église, il est possible que vous entendiez l’appel de Dieu. Par contre, il n’est pas susceptible de vous contacter par téléphone. Merci d’avoir éteint votre téléphone. Si … Continue reading →

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Just As Easy As That

Posted on January 11, 2019 by oldmainer

Frequently, I will read about or see pictures of ingenious solutions people have come up with to resolve a problem. Some are obvious fabrications developed from whatever materials are on hand to solve a specific problem, while others have been … Continue reading →

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We Meet Again

Posted on January 2, 2015 by oldmainer

Retirement can be a scary thing.  When you walk out the door for the last time, there is a sense of loss, or, more appropriately, a sense that for the first time in virtually your entire adult life, you are … Continue reading →

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I Resolve

Posted on December 29, 2014 by oldmainer

Well, here we are.  Ready to dip our toes into a new year.  I can’t say I am too excited, since I wasn’t too crazy about the last one.  But, it is almost over and being the eternal optimist that … Continue reading →

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You Know You’re In Maine If

Posted on December 13, 2014 by oldmainer
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The Great Cookie Caper

Posted on December 7, 2014 by oldmainer

I admittedly have a sweet tooth.  More like a full set actually.  I can’t say I crave sweets, but if they are in the house, I will find them.  Particularly if it’s a cookie. I love cookies.  Any kind.  So … Continue reading →

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Everything You Never Wanted To Know

Posted on November 20, 2014 by oldmainer

I came across an article the other day that enumerated a bunch of obscure facts.  Well, I think they were facts.  In reality, some of them sounded kind of fishy, but perhaps they were written by lawyers and are therefore … Continue reading →

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Slowin Down

Posted on November 8, 2014 by oldmainer

“You are following much to closely” she says.  She is right.  She is always right because I am always doing it.  I don’t know why.  It is one of those unconscious things that just feels right when I know it … Continue reading →

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