Tag Archives: Random Thoughts

After Your Day Is Gone

Posted on March 13, 2026 by oldmainer

Youth, capturing the worldVision without knowledgeExpectations unbridledLife there for the taking Decisions, randomly madeActions, indiscriminately takenResults, swept into realityThe future, changed without recourse But age challenges paradigmsExperience, embraces the psycheChallenges your decisionsConclusions held now suspect Time inserts it’s wisdomQuestions your … Continue reading →

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Age Is Up To You

Posted on March 8, 2026 by oldmainer

I don’t know why I didn’t see it coming, but I am not surprised. Over the years, I have been guilty of that on many occasions. It seems I have a proclivity for staring at the sunset while everyone else … Continue reading →

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In The Heart Of It All

Posted on February 10, 2026 by oldmainer

We moved to Gray Maine twenty two years ago, about six months before we even knew it existed. We were living in Louisville KY at the time but had been a resident of Maine before, as newly weds, striking out … Continue reading →

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The Value Of A Tear

Posted on February 2, 2026 by oldmainer

I don’t know if those that know me would agree, but, I am a softy. Maybe not externally. I mean, I don’t fold if a harsh word is spoken, or tend to take every affront personally. No, that’s not me. … Continue reading →

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Time Travel

Posted on December 31, 2025 by oldmainer

I read a post recently written by a Quaker minister that was a reflection on friends, old and new. He is reaching an age where his contribution to his congregation is more about experience then it is about energy and … Continue reading →

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It’s In The Cards

Posted on December 19, 2025 by oldmainer

I was always fond of Hallmark Card’s slogan “When You Care Enough To Send The Very Best” because for years, they really were. I don’t say this so much for the cover art, which was good, but more for the … Continue reading →

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Weeds

Posted on September 7, 2025 by oldmainer

Cast upon the worldSeeds unbornWithout identityLife enter Origin unknownUnimportantA new lifeUndetermined An embryoDriven by genesCreating itselfWithin a new world Beauty subjectiveFlowers prolificSubduing the lesserGrasping control Yet the weedStrength emboldenedContinues to grow While value accused Seasons consume Blossoms wither Flowers retreatGardens … Continue reading →

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It’s Christmas Time Again

Posted on December 5, 2024 by oldmainer

As much as I love winter, I can’t say the same about the holidays. Actually, I am thankful for what I call the “tween”. By definition (mine) it is the period between Thanksgiving and Christmas. That period during which we … Continue reading →

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Requesting A Friend

Posted on October 4, 2024 by oldmainer

I have had a Facebook account for longer then I can remember. However, I never used it until about five or six years ago when I started volunteering with the local Humane Society chapter. They have a group set up … Continue reading →

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Fall

Posted on September 4, 2024 by oldmainer

Today, I saw the first multi-colored leaf laying in my yard. I wish I could say the same for the acorns which, I am afraid, are going to be prolific this year. But, be that as it may, there is … Continue reading →

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