Category Archives: Unity

What Price Freedom

Posted on August 22, 2020 by oldmainer

I have long been a student of the Civil War.  A time when, not unlike today, our nation stood divided.  Strongly held beliefs forcing the population into a state of denial that we could continue to exist as a nation … Continue reading →

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Two Guys Catch A Flight

Posted on May 18, 2020 by oldmainer

If  you are really getting tired of this quarantine thing and are looking for something new and unique to do, you may want to give this a try.  It doesn’t involve crowds and you definitely are greater then 6 feet … 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 →

Posted in Coping, Country, Family, Fear, Future, Health, Home, Insight, Life, Loss, Nature, Perspective, Poetry, Reflection, Relationships, Unity, Vision, Wisdom | Tagged , , , , , , | 3 Comments

Resolution

Posted on April 4, 2020 by oldmainer

And as he closed the door On an outer world Infused with doubt and fear He turned to look anew Upon what now remained Within this edifice This wooden womb Exists his survival Alone among millions Surrounded by none But … Continue reading →

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Grassroots

Posted on March 23, 2020 by oldmainer

So here I am.  Hunkered down in my home, patrolling the parameter from inside.  Making sure that no one, NO ONE, even the mailman or UPS guy is able to scale the parapets.  I am secure.  I am vigilant.  And, … Continue reading →

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The Tinkle Of The Bell

Posted on December 19, 2019 by oldmainer

It is the Christmas season, there is no time to stop There aren’t that many more days that we have left to shop We make sure we have presents for those we love so well Unlike those that are now … Continue reading →

Posted in Christmas, Compassion, Faith, Friendship, Gifts, Life, Love, Perspective, Poetry, Random Thoughts, Reflection, Relationships, Rhyme, Seasons, Unity | Tagged , , , , , , , , | 5 Comments

Peace On Earth

Posted on December 13, 2019 by oldmainer

Peace On Earth Pray that there will come a day Evil will have gone away All of us will live in peace Conflict in the world will cease Everyone in freedom live Opponents for their acts forgive Negativity release Extend … Continue reading →

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Living Through

Posted on April 6, 2019 by oldmainer

I am a very lucky man.  I have just spent almost 60 years with the love of my life.  How many people do you know that can say that?  How many people get to walk that far together? There was … Continue reading →

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Wolf Wisdom

Posted on August 3, 2018 by oldmainer

“A wolf pack on the move – the first 3 are the old or sick, they give the direction and pace to the entire pack. If it were the other way around, they would be left behind, losing contact with … Continue reading →

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