Monthly Archives: March 2020

Thinking Inside The Box

Posted on March 31, 2020 by oldmainer

They say that necessity is the mother of invention.  That may be true, but if it is, necessity must have a sister named curiosity.  I mean, a lot of the stuff I do, without a lot of thought I might … Continue reading →

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Lighten Up

Posted on March 30, 2020 by oldmainer

Ah yes.  Another day.  Monday I think.  Not sure as they all kind of run together anymore.  The only thing that distinguishes one from the next is the weather.  But that is outside, so I don’t have to deal with … Continue reading →

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A Good Day

Posted on March 28, 2020 by oldmainer

When I swung out of bed this morning, it was nothing special.  The semi dark room was no different then it is any other day.  My expectations were nothing special either.  Nothing said that this day was going to be … Continue reading →

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Twilight

Posted on March 26, 2020 by oldmainer

 I sit within a darkened room Scant light assaults my eyes Another day is spent and gone Moments beyond reprise Shadows of what now is gone Wash across my face Caressing me with memories That I alone embrace I taste … Continue reading →

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Kramer’s Korner

Posted on March 26, 2020 by oldmainer

Hi.  I’m Kramer. Or at least I am now.  I used to be named TyRon or something like that.  Didn’t make much difference.  I didn’t answer to it anyway.  I do like Kramer better because I come by it kind … Continue reading →

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Grassroots

Posted on March 23, 2020 by oldmainer

So here I am.  Hunkered down in my home, patrolling the parameter from inside.  Making sure that no one, NO ONE, even the mailman or UPS guy is able to scale the parapets.  I am secure.  I am vigilant.  And, … Continue reading →

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You’re Going To Do What?

Posted on March 22, 2020 by oldmainer

Several months ago, before the current death star began hanging around my digs, I decided that I was spending too much time at home.  Little did I know it was a tutorial for things to come.  While everyone else was … Continue reading →

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You May Be A Mainer If

Posted on March 12, 2020 by oldmainer

For years I have enjoyed Jeff Foxworthy’s predictions about whether or not you may be a redneck.  His wit allowed him to poke a little fun at those that populate the Southern climes of the states. I guess I thought … Continue reading →

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