Category Archives: Whimsey

Picture This

Posted on February 27, 2021 by oldmainer

Yesterday, I decided to scratch an itch I have had for a while now. Over the years, while writing this blog, I have frequently incorporated pictures that I have taken with my cell phone camera. I love doing this and … Continue reading →

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Perplexed

Posted on May 29, 2020 by oldmainer

Second hand is now recycled Pre-owned is what was called used What was thrown away recovered Some wear and tear was once abused How we strive to change the verbiage Make things sound much more like new When in fact … Continue reading →

Posted in Death, Future, Humor, Life, Perspective, Poetry, Reflection, Rhyme, Whimsey | Tagged , , , , | 4 Comments

Gettin By

Posted on May 14, 2020 by oldmainer

Sittin on the front porch Suckin on a beer Feet up on the railing With a bag of Frito’s near The trees are full of squirrels With acorns on their mind And on the ground the chipmunk Eat whatever they … Continue reading →

Posted in Coping, Fiction, Funny, Home, Humor, Life, Perspective, Poetry, Reflection, Rhyme, Whimsey, Wisdom | Tagged , , , , , | 6 Comments

Fractured Fairy Tale

Posted on May 14, 2020 by oldmainer

Once upon a time, it’s told In a castle on a hill Lived a lonely Princess Alas, she lives there still It seems that her prince charming Left her to opine About her unrequited love Left dying on the vine … Continue reading →

Posted in Dating, Fantasy, Fiction, Humor, Laugh, Nonsense, Poetry, Relationships, Rhyme, Vanity, Whimsey | Tagged , , , | 4 Comments

The Butterfly

Posted on December 14, 2019 by oldmainer

Another butterfly, colors dappled, enters, flying gracefully heavenward.  I just kneel, looking, mesmerized. Natures overture plays quietly.  Restless, suddenly thrusting upward, variegated wings exit, youthfully zooming. I wrote this years ago for a contest that required you to use all … Continue reading →

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Little Known Facts

Posted on November 23, 2019 by oldmainer

I, probably not unlike you, receive a lot of email from friends and family that are jokes, funny stories, and interesting videos.  Most make me smile or laugh and frequently think of someone that would also enjoy them and forward … Continue reading →

Posted in Funny, Humor, Insight, Laugh, Life, Perspective, Quotes, Random Thoughts, Trivia, Whimsey, Wisdom | Tagged , , , , , | 7 Comments

Nonsense

Posted on August 4, 2019 by oldmainer

What you think you thought I said Was something else I said instead You said you know what you had heard Before I even said a word I suspect that you were misled My thoughts I think were just misread … Continue reading →

Posted in Fantasy, Humor, Insight, Nonsense, Perspective, Poetry, Random Thoughts, Rhyme, Whimsey | Tagged , , , , , | 4 Comments

Sights Of The Season

Posted on October 16, 2018 by oldmainer

Wow, where did the time go.  Seems like I just got here and already it is time to leave.  Oops, I think I just made a pun.  I guess a little humor doesn’t hurt, especially when your future is a … Continue reading →

Posted in Autumn, Color, Fall, Life, Reflection, Seasons, Weather, Whimsey | Tagged , , , , , | 3 Comments

Cycles

Posted on July 13, 2018 by oldmainer

Bill was on an emotional high.  One of the few he had experienced in a long time.  Working in the city had it’s advantages, but it also had it’s drawbacks.  He always felt crowded, like his life was being compacted.  … Continue reading →

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