Tag Archives: Random Reflections

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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Oh Yeah, It’s Still Winter

Posted on February 9, 2026 by oldmainer

I was making the bed this morning when I heard an unusual sound out on the street. It was a motor vehicle of some sort, but not the normal sound of a truck, or car, or even a snow plow. … Continue reading →

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Turning A Corner

Posted on October 9, 2025 by oldmainer

Well, for better or worse, I’m back. After stepping away from the keyboard about seven months ago, I finally feel the time is right to re-enter the world of blogging that I have truly missed. And Kramer is here too. … Continue reading →

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Happy Thanksgiving

Posted on November 26, 2024 by oldmainer

I believe in holidays, I’m just not sure I believe in what they have become. As a boy, before I ever sat down to Thanksgiving dinner, I had learned in school why it was a holiday and why we were … Continue reading →

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Kramer’s Korner

Posted on July 29, 2023 by oldmainer

Hello again faithful followers. I haven’t really had time for this, as you can see, I am being a love object to Bob’s SIL (also known as my favorite person) to relax her after a stressful flight to visit me, … Continue reading →

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Emergence

Posted on July 23, 2023 by oldmainer

I think back to the days when youngAnd futures songs were yet unsungBe it those of thought or tongueUrging me to grow As time upon me did prevailUnveiling life in great detailDaring my thoughts to travailPractice what I know Experience … Continue reading →

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Home

Posted on September 13, 2022 by oldmainer

Last night, I went to bed with the windows cracked open. This morning I woke up to a rather chilly dawn, and I loved it. To me, it said that my favorite time of the year was just around the … Continue reading →

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No Time Or?

Posted on July 7, 2022 by oldmainer

I can remember way back when I still had the ability, and yes, the desire to get a lot of things done. I’m not talking about the every day get up, shower, shave, eat breakfast, and drive to work things. … Continue reading →

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Revelation

Posted on August 10, 2021 by oldmainer

I had an interesting conversation the other day, for a couple of reasons. One is that it encompassed subjects that today we are uncomfortable addressing. The other was because it was with myself. I had just experienced another day of … Continue reading →

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Silhouettes

Posted on November 23, 2018 by oldmainer

Moving stealthily beside me My silhouette, but half of me Reflecting glances cast upon me This is all the other sees But just one side of me is showing Being that of left or right Creating incomplete conclusions The rest … Continue reading →

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