Tag Archives: Communication

Of Course

Posted on February 5, 2026 by oldmainer

I find it curious how our means of communication has changed so dramatically over the years. I’m not talking about the impact of technology, albeit it’s ability to provide distinct methods to interact, but instead, the impact time has had … Continue reading →

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Lighting The Flame

Posted on June 2, 2022 by oldmainer

Having a lot of time on my hands, and being, I admit, an admirer of a well crafted beer, it is not the reason however, that I frequent the pub at all. In fact, I am there because of the … Continue reading →

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Have It Your Way

Posted on January 21, 2021 by oldmainer

I spent several years working for a corporation in customer service related roles, so I am probably more sensitive to and critical of poor customer skills.  I was reminded of this again earlier today.  I had been analyzing my IRA … Continue reading →

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Friendship

Posted on July 21, 2018 by oldmainer

I saw a video on CBS Sunday morning news last week that described studies that have recently been done on friendship, and it’s importance in our lives. Basically, they performed some tests which were done alone and then done again … Continue reading →

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First They Have To Like You

Posted on April 30, 2015 by oldmainer

Did you ever wonder why so many public speakers start their presentation with a joke or funny story.  Nope, neither did I.  But as one that spent his early career trying to avoid addressing a room full of people, I … Continue reading →

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Saying It Forward

Posted on December 16, 2014 by oldmainer

I read with some enthusiasm this morning the Kindness Blog, in which a challenge was issued.  Specifically, for one year, to consciously think about what you are going to say before you say it to give yourself the opportunity to … Continue reading →

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Both Sides Of The Ball

Posted on September 19, 2014 by oldmainer

I was reading the sports pages yesterday morning when I came across an interview with a third year NFL player who had been drafted out of college as a defensive line backer.  The interesting thing about him was, up until … Continue reading →

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The Lie

Posted on July 1, 2014 by oldmainer

Such a little thing Strung between two hearts Concealed in silence That which is unknown cannot hurt Not both at least Just one heart stricken It will not stay silent It will be heard Then two hearts broken Scars heal … Continue reading →

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Here We Go Again

Posted on June 27, 2014 by oldmainer

Well, I have finally arrived at a decision, or perhaps more accurately, a conclusion. When I first started this blog, I incorporated all my  verbal meanderings to include my attempts at poetry in Old-Mainer.  However, after a while, it appeared … Continue reading →

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Things My Dogs Have Taught Me

Posted on April 11, 2014 by oldmainer

I have always had dogs, often more then one at a time.  As such, I have had a lot of time to observe them and come to understand them better.  There is a oneness between us. Mostly because I have … Continue reading →

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