Tag Archives: Random Reflections

The Decline And Fall

Posted on January 26, 2016 by oldmainer

When I was a kid, I would ride my bike everywhere.  I didn’t wear any headgear and more then once my pant-leg got caught between the chain and sprocket, creating some scrapes and bruises.  I played touch football without a … Continue reading →

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Dancing With Life

Posted on January 2, 2016 by oldmainer

This, up until now in his young life, was probably the scariest thing he had ever done.  Not that he hadn’t been scared before.  This had been going on since he was twelve when his mother had sent him to … Continue reading →

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Fifty Cent Memories

Posted on November 28, 2015 by oldmainer

Sitting on the back steps, I could hear the music, and when it got dark, I could see the lights.  Actually, I could see their glow in the sky above the trees.  To a little boy, it was a magical … Continue reading →

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Failure To Communicate

Posted on October 31, 2015 by oldmainer

I am sure that most if not all of you at some time or other, have had a phone conversation with a customer service representative, and came away with mixed emotions. This of course would have been when you could … Continue reading →

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Old Is As Old Does

Posted on September 29, 2015 by oldmainer

Recently a young friend of mine was lamenting about the old cycle she rides to school. She said her classmates make fun of her because of it. Perception, it seems, matters more then function.   It brought to mind when … Continue reading →

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A Child Outside

Posted on September 5, 2015 by oldmainer

Chalk it up to age I guess, but I often find myself comparing today’s environment to that in which I lived as a kid.  Everything was new and exciting then.  Discovery was there for the taking and take it we … Continue reading →

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Hi! My Name Is—— And I’m Here To

Posted on September 3, 2015 by oldmainer

How many people does it take to perform a one hour day surgery operation?  Well, if my experience yesterday is any indication, the number hovers around an even dozen, not counting the information desk and the parking attendant.  It seems … Continue reading →

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Optics

Posted on August 23, 2015 by oldmainer

It is my considered opinion, based of years of experience and observation, that there is an unwritten law that says “what you do is not as important as what people think you are doing”.  For instance, when I joined the … Continue reading →

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Tides

Posted on June 19, 2015 by oldmainer

Before me A petulant sea Approaches Like sodden soldiers Whitecaps March in lockstep Assault The granite coast Relentless pursuit Washing over Vanquished beaches Staking it’s claim Transgressions Challenged Resistance Renewed Gains relinquished The sea retreats Seeking the horizon Breakers murmur … Continue reading →

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Did You Ever

Posted on June 9, 2015 by oldmainer

Did you ever walk in sunshine, following a rain Did you ever hold a loved one when you knew they were in pain Did you ever smile at someone just because you could Did you ever hug a little child … Continue reading →

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