Category Archives: Wisdom

Checkmate

Posted on August 19, 2022 by oldmainer

“The problem” he said, “is that no one is listening”. “Oh, get over yourself” she said. “Of course they’re listening. They’re just not demonstrative.” ‘That’s not all they’re not. They aren’t particularly interested in anyone else’s opinion either. “They are … Continue reading →

Posted in Fiction, Integrity, Relationships, Short Story, Vanity, Wisdom | Tagged , , , | 1 Comment

Chick Magnet

Posted on August 4, 2020 by oldmainer

I’m fortunate that I found a girl to love me early on so that I was off the market by the age of 22.  I say this because I wasn’t exactly setting the world on fire in the area of … Continue reading →

Posted in Aging, Dogs, Humor, Insight, Life, Perspective, Pets, Random Thoughts, Reflection, Relationships, Wisdom | Tagged , , , , , | 3 Comments

The Trip

Posted on July 25, 2020 by oldmainer

The man rose and stepped to the microphone to the sound of applause from his audience.  Looking randomly around the room he began speaking.  “Maybe the journey isn’t so much about becoming anything.  Maybe it’s about unbecoming everything that isn’t … Continue reading →

Posted in Generations, Insight, Journey, Life, Perspective, Reflection, Success, Wisdom | Tagged , , , | 8 Comments

Is It Just Me Or?

Posted on May 28, 2020 by oldmainer

I think I may have mentioned this in a previous post.  I ordered some masks on EBay and within one day received a “your order has been shipped” message.  However, after several days, with no further activity, I decided to … Continue reading →

Posted in Commentary, Country, Generations, History, Insight, Loss, Opinions, Perspective, Reflection, Sad, Wisdom | Tagged , , , | 3 Comments

The Truth Be Known

Posted on May 20, 2020 by oldmainer

The truth be known, at least to me Perceptions of reality My vision of this time and place All the beliefs that I embrace Hard held truths that I foresee I do not ask that you agree Subscribe to what … Continue reading →

Posted in Insight, Life, Opinions, Perspective, Poetry, Reflection, Rhyme, Vision, Wisdom | Tagged , , , , | 3 Comments

When Old Is New

Posted on May 19, 2020 by oldmainer

I have pretty much concluded that, at my age, a lot of today’s technology has kind of passed me by.  There is so much going on that I don’t understand at all.  For instance, I just saw an ad for … Continue reading →

Posted in Aging, Artificial Intel, Cell Phone, Communication, Funny, Generations, Humor, Kids, Life, Perspective, Wisdom | Tagged , , , , , | 5 Comments

Gettin By

Posted on May 14, 2020 by oldmainer

Sittin on the front porch Suckin on a beer Feet up on the railing With a bag of Frito’s near The trees are full of squirrels With acorns on their mind And on the ground the chipmunk Eat whatever they … Continue reading →

Posted in Coping, Fiction, Funny, Home, Humor, Life, Perspective, Poetry, Reflection, Rhyme, Whimsey, Wisdom | Tagged , , , , , | 6 Comments

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

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 →

Posted in Funny, Humor, Insight, Laugh, Life, Perspective, Quotes, Random Thoughts, Trivia, Whimsey, Wisdom | Tagged , , , , , | 7 Comments

Perspective

Posted on October 14, 2019 by oldmainer

I first ran into perspective in high school during a first year drafting class.  I was fascinated with it, forming two dimensional shapes emanating from a disappearing point.  Perhaps it was because it was the first time I ever drew … Continue reading →

Posted in Artificial Intel, Death, Fear, Insight, Life, Perspective, Vision, Wisdom | Tagged , , , , , | 6 Comments