Tag Archives: Vanity

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 Perspectives, Relationships, Short Story, Vanity | 1 Comment

Through The Looking Glasses

Posted on January 30, 2019 by oldmainer

I recently had my annual eye examination and, after some remedial laser surgery, had to get new glasses. I go to Walmart ever since a previous experience with my optometrist resulted in me walking away from $500 worth of frames … Continue reading →