Category Archives: Wildlife

A Christmas Trilogy Part II

Posted on December 17, 2019 by oldmainer

The Greatest Ever Christmas Tree Part II Toothpick From the brush there came a rustle And the bunny with a hustle Hopped to Hoot and quickly said I found him but I ran ahead Tell your friend, do not dismay … Continue reading →

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Autumn Haiku

Posted on September 19, 2019 by oldmainer

 Birches always first To grasp the hand of Autumn Flaunt their leaves of gold

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Harmony Haiku

Posted on September 19, 2019 by oldmainer

From the earth a vine Rises to embrace the tree Arms around each other  

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If It Looks Like An Elephant It Probably Is

Posted on January 1, 2019 by oldmainer

You can say a lot of things about Maine, but one of them is not that it is ever boring.  In part, this is due to our relationship with nature.  It is home to the lakes, forests and coastal access … Continue reading →

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Destiny

Posted on November 14, 2018 by oldmainer

For a few years now, one of my hobbies has been rug hooking.  I find it relaxing and, with any luck at all, the finished product will be something useable.  Over time, I have experimented with different blending and coloring … Continue reading →

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Winged Wisdom

Posted on September 2, 2018 by oldmainer

I always prefer to believe the best of everybody.

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Winged Wisdom

Posted on August 30, 2018 by oldmainer

It’s nice to be important but it’s more important to be nice.

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Winged Wisdom

Posted on August 24, 2018 by oldmainer

Compassion is language the deaf can hear and the blind can see. ~Mark Twain~

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Winged Wisdom

Posted on August 23, 2018 by oldmainer

  Kindness is in our power even when fondness is not. ~Henry James ~

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Wolf Wisdom

Posted on August 3, 2018 by oldmainer

“A wolf pack on the move – the first 3 are the old or sick, they give the direction and pace to the entire pack. If it were the other way around, they would be left behind, losing contact with … Continue reading →

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