Monthly Archives: August 2013

I Am – You Are

Posted on August 31, 2013 by oldmainer

I recently read a post on Splitspeak.wordpress.com that contained a poem by Shel Silverstein from his book “Every Thing On It”.  It is called “Masks”.  It so typified, to me, how we go through life so conscious of our shortcomings, … Continue reading →

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Is It Just Me, Or

Posted on August 29, 2013 by oldmainer

It is said that history repeats itself, and I believe that is true, because we are still making the same damn mistakes that have been made over and over and we still expect things to be different.  But I have … Continue reading →

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The Anatomy Of No

Posted on August 26, 2013 by oldmainer

Why is it that a word with only two letters and one syllable can be so complex?  I don’t know the answer to that, but it is.  I have come to believe however, that it is not the word itself … Continue reading →

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Back In The Saddle Again

Posted on August 23, 2013 by oldmainer

I sometimes think I am living in the past , given a lot of the stuff I write about.  Memories, old stories, and recollections.  However, I don’t think I live there actually, but I do visit a lot.  I guess … Continue reading →

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A Joyful Noise

Posted on August 21, 2013 by oldmainer

I have to admit that one of the advantages of blogging is that you get to read so many great posts published by other bloggers.  An example is the blog offered by Nigel G http://anotherwayofsaying.wordpress.com and that of Laurie http://laurie27wsmith.wordpress.com/ In the case … Continue reading →

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Going Home

Posted on August 15, 2013 by oldmainer

Originally posted on oldmainer:
I am reposting this blog entry because, thanks to my friend, lauri27wsmith, I have been made aware of a song that so perfectly reflects what I am trying to say.  It is called “The Old House”…

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Going Home

Posted on August 13, 2013 by oldmainer

I am reposting this blog entry because, thanks to my friend, lauri27wsmith, I have been made aware of a song that so perfectly reflects what I am trying to say.  It is called “The Old House” by John Mcdermott.  I … Continue reading →

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Seeking Bethlehem

Posted on August 12, 2013 by oldmainer

The conductor stopped by my seat and advised me that we would soon be entering the Philadelphia rail-yards where the baggage car would be added to another train.  He would advise the engineer to have it opened so that I … Continue reading →

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Purvis

Posted on August 10, 2013 by oldmainer

In the distance he heard a faint sound.  A ringing sound.  After a brief pause, he heard it again, only louder this time.  Slowly he awoke and realized that he must have fallen asleep in his chair.  Not unusual.  He … Continue reading →

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Age Is Just A Number

Posted on August 8, 2013 by oldmainer

Here I go again.  Just can’t help myself.   Another video hit my screen this morning that I just have to share.  Maybe it’s because I am headed in the same direction as this couple, or maybe it is because … Continue reading →

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