Category Archives: Laugh

Little Known Facts

Posted on November 23, 2019 by oldmainer

I, probably not unlike you, receive a lot of email from friends and family that are jokes, funny stories, and interesting videos.  Most make me smile or laugh and frequently think of someone that would also enjoy them and forward … Continue reading →

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Wish Haiku

Posted on October 16, 2019 by oldmainer

Oh but that I could Shine a light on just one face Bring to it a smile Photo property of TimesofIndia.IndiaTimes.com Photographer: Ankita Rajeshwari    

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A Matter Of Taste

Posted on August 18, 2019 by oldmainer

I remember sitting on the old black stove in the kitchen as a little boy while my mother taught me how to tie my shoes.  Beyond that, I never needed guidance getting dressed until, in my teens, my dad taught … Continue reading →

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The Price of Sitting Down

Posted on July 1, 2019 by oldmainer

I have always had a walk behind mower.  Some had front wheel propulsion, but others I had to push. However, in the past few years, the almost perfect woman began getting on my case about my yard activity.  I would … Continue reading →

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Wordsmithing 101

Posted on June 19, 2019 by oldmainer

When I was a manager, the task that I disliked more then any other was preparing the annual performance appraisals of my employees. Each year, I would struggle to make pertinent comments while showing compassion.  That was not always as … Continue reading →

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Let’s Get Cookin’

Posted on June 13, 2019 by oldmainer

They say necessity is the mother of invention, and in my case, I think it is true.  I started trying my hand at preparing hot meals a few months ago.  At the time, I was only preparing one evening meal … Continue reading →

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The Days Of Wine And Noses

Posted on June 4, 2019 by oldmainer

I don’t remember when I had my first sip of wine, but I do remember that it was not favorable. It was dry and tart. Not at all what I would expect from a respectable grape. But, as young men … Continue reading →

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Her Horn Went Beep Beep Beep

Posted on April 15, 2019 by oldmainer

While riding in my Cadillac What to my surprise A little Nash Rambler was following me About one third my size The guy musta wanted to pass me up As he kept on tooting his horn I’m sure some of … Continue reading →

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Being Cool

Posted on April 9, 2019 by oldmainer

I think every generation has it’s own icons of cool.  The way they talk.  The way they dress.  The way they interact.  My generation was no different.  When I was in high school I wore my jeans low on my … Continue reading →

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Age Is Just A Number

Posted on February 9, 2019 by oldmainer

It is said age is just a number and it is usually said by someone that has a lot of them.  I guess it is just one of the phases we all go through.  When you were a kid, you … Continue reading →

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