Category Archives: Marriage

Living Through

Posted on May 13, 2019 by oldmainer

I am still wrestling with the recent loss of my beloved wife.  It is still early.  I understand that.  It is still a raw and open wound.  Too fresh to have begun healing.  Still bandaged in grief. They say there … Continue reading →

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Her Horn Went Beep Beep Beep

Posted on April 15, 2019 by oldmainer

While riding in my Cadillac What to my surprise A little Nash Rambler was following me About one third my size The guy musta wanted to pass me up As he kept on tooting his horn I’m sure some of … Continue reading →

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Living Through

Posted on April 6, 2019 by oldmainer

I am a very lucky man.  I have just spent almost 60 years with the love of my life.  How many people do you know that can say that?  How many people get to walk that far together? There was … Continue reading →

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If At First

Posted on April 3, 2019 by oldmainer

Over the years, I have painted and/or papered more rooms then I care to remember.  In fact, in my current home, I have painted every room once, several twice, and a couple three times.  For some reason, my wife always … Continue reading →

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Marriage 101

Posted on April 1, 2019 by oldmainer

I consider myself a relatively intelligent man, not to be confused with a smart one.  There is a difference.  To me intelligence is something you gain through education and life experiences.  Being smart is something you gain by being married.  … Continue reading →

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The Other Side Of The Bed

Posted on March 24, 2019 by oldmainer

It has always been, as well it should Since the day that we were wed That as my wife and love you’d share The other side of the bed A little thing not oft thought of Of which nothing was … Continue reading →

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Through The Years

Posted on February 8, 2019 by oldmainer

“Time and tides, wait for no man” In another month, my wife and I will celebrate our fifty first wedding anniversary.  Wow, where did the time go?  Seems like it hasn’t been that long since she at eighteen and I … Continue reading →

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Walking Alone

Posted on January 23, 2019 by oldmainer

Maybe it’s because I am well into my years that I pay more attention to those that are aging around me.  Like trying on a suit and deciding how it fits and if you are comfortable in it. I see … Continue reading →

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Saturday Surprise Updated

Posted on January 21, 2019 by oldmainer

Back in December, I wrote a blog entry revealing the fact that I had volunteered to cook one evening meal a week.  This in spite of the fact that I Don’t Cook. Well, my wife thought it was a wonderful … Continue reading →

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Ready, Set, Shop

Posted on November 23, 2018 by oldmainer

I think everyone knows what today is.  It is the day that all the people who cannot afford to buy a lot of things during the year suddenly get up in the middle of the night for the sole purpose … Continue reading →

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