Category Archives: Perspective

You Have The Right To Remain Silent

Posted on March 27, 2026 by oldmainer

If you decide to ask a question when you don’t expect a subjective answer, never, ever, ever, ask a kid. Responses will range from an earnest belief, opinion, whimsy, fantasy, and sometimes, answers totally removed from the question entirely.You have … Continue reading →

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After Your Day Is Gone

Posted on March 13, 2026 by oldmainer

Youth, capturing the worldVision without knowledgeExpectations unbridledLife there for the taking Decisions, randomly madeActions, indiscriminately takenResults, swept into realityThe future, changed without recourse But age challenges paradigmsExperience, embraces the psycheChallenges your decisionsConclusions held now suspect Time inserts it’s wisdomQuestions your … Continue reading →

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Age Is Up To You

Posted on March 8, 2026 by oldmainer

I don’t know why I didn’t see it coming, but I am not surprised. Over the years, I have been guilty of that on many occasions. It seems I have a proclivity for staring at the sunset while everyone else … Continue reading →

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The Intruder

Posted on February 22, 2026 by oldmainer

Just another night. The only sound created by his footsteps. Surrounded by darkness, he slowly walked through the warehouse that he patrolled every night. Shining his flashlight on any point of entry, he proceeded throughout the area. As his thoughts … Continue reading →

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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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Time Travel

Posted on December 31, 2025 by oldmainer

I read a post recently written by a Quaker minister that was a reflection on friends, old and new. He is reaching an age where his contribution to his congregation is more about experience then it is about energy and … Continue reading →

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It’s In The Cards

Posted on December 19, 2025 by oldmainer

I was always fond of Hallmark Card’s slogan “When You Care Enough To Send The Very Best” because for years, they really were. I don’t say this so much for the cover art, which was good, but more for the … Continue reading →

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Inspiration

Posted on September 9, 2025 by oldmainer

Inspiration is like a lover Unexpectedly metExciting to engageUrgently pursuedCompelling to embraceOft gone by morning

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And Then I Cried

Posted on August 28, 2025 by oldmainer

I have been around a long time. A very long time. Some might say too long. But be that as it may, I have had the opportunity to experience a lifetime of wars, peace, and foremost, change. Life for me … Continue reading →

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How Do You Spell Success

Posted on December 7, 2024 by oldmainer

Over my lifetime, I am sure I must have run into, or a least rubbed elbows with, every personality type of person from A to Z. However, it wasn’t until I was in my thirties that I realized that I … Continue reading →

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