Tag Archives: Commentary

From The Archives

Posted on August 15, 2019 by oldmainer

Those of you that follow my blog at all, even from a distance will note that I frequently republish a post ‘from the archives’.  I sometimes do this because the urge to write is suppressed by a lack of content.  … Continue reading →

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Is It Good Enough?

Posted on July 12, 2019 by oldmainer

I can’t tell you how many times over the years that I have second guessed myself on something.  Often, they were not big things, but at the moment of decision, they were important to me.  I wish I had a … Continue reading →

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Yesterday’s Heroes

Posted on May 25, 2019 by oldmainer

I repost this every year in remembrance of Memorial Day as a thank you to all the men and women of the military that so unselfishly give of themselves to guarantee our freedom and safety. I salute you. “Excuse me” … Continue reading →

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The Decision To Decide

Posted on May 15, 2019 by oldmainer

When I was young and everything was new, and most of what I was experiencing was for the first time, I suddenly became aware of the power of the decision process. Of course, at that time, a good portion of … Continue reading →

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Missing Mister

Posted on January 29, 2019 by oldmainer

There was a time that you knew you were growing older because people younger then you began to call you Mister.  Today, you know you are growing old because you expect people younger then you to call you Mister, but … Continue reading →

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The Funeral

Posted on January 12, 2019 by oldmainer

I have to go to a funeral next week.  I don’t want to go, but then, who, if they had a choice, would want to attend one.  It is not that it is sad, per se, which it is.  It … Continue reading →

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The Tween

Posted on December 29, 2018 by oldmainer

I call this time of year the tween.  It is the lull between two storms.  The first indication that we are in it is the silence.  If you listen real hard, you will not hear any Christmas carols, and there … Continue reading →

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Meetinghouse

Posted on December 12, 2018 by oldmainer

My wife and I subscribe to the local Portland paper to include the Sunday edition.  I have to admit that I do not necessarially enjoy the paper for several reasons.  One is that most of what is contained I have … Continue reading →

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Home For The Holidays

Posted on December 10, 2018 by oldmainer

Home: noun -The place (such as a house or apartment) where a person lives The above, as defined by Merriam Webster, is what a home is supposed to be. I do not totally disagree, but I do think it falls … Continue reading →

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Made In America

Posted on November 29, 2018 by oldmainer

As I sit here in my Levis made in Bangladesh and my sneakers made in Mexico (I don’t know where my shirt was made, but the washing instructions are in Spanish) typing on my Japanese computer with a Chinese mouse … Continue reading →

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