Monthly Archives: December 2015

Walter

Posted on December 23, 2015 by oldmainer

He stood and aimlessly watched the parade of patrons and volunteers that wandered daily past his kennel. All so familiar, so ordinary. Just like every other day he mused. Nothing new. Nothing special. Moving to the small crumpled blanket near … Continue reading →

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Lookin’ For Santa Paws

Posted on December 23, 2015 by oldmainer

Over the years, I have mentally divided the population into two groups.  Those that love animals, and everyone else.  And among those that do, I have had the pleasure of meeting many that I call Animal Angels.  The people that … Continue reading →

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Home For The Holidays

Posted on December 22, 2015 by oldmainer

Home: noun -The place (such as a house or apartment) where a person lives The above, as defined by Merriam Webster, is what a home is supposed to be.  I do not totally disagree, but I do think it falls … Continue reading →

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Everyone Is Someone

Posted on December 21, 2015 by oldmainer

“The tragedy is not that things are broken.  The tragedy is that they are not mended again” Alan Paton South African author 1903-1988 In a comment made about one of my recent posts, a blogger friend made reference to “our … Continue reading →

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The Food It Sells Plays Jingle Bells

Posted on December 18, 2015 by oldmainer

It took a team of cashiers, 13 different hidden cameras, and a whole lot of Christmas spirit to pull off this epic holiday surprise! Edeka, Germany’s largest supermarket chain, decided to surprise its shoppers with a seasonal treat, in an … Continue reading →

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A Christmas Trilogy Part III

Posted on December 17, 2015 by oldmainer

The Greatest Ever Christmas Tree Part III Ruckus The man with a puzzled look Turned and then a few steps took Until in front of Hoot he stood And with all the control he could Said “Hoot, I know I’m … Continue reading →

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A Christmas Trilogy Part II

Posted on December 16, 2015 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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A Christmas Trilogy Part I

Posted on December 15, 2015 by oldmainer

For several years at Christmas, my wife’s aunt and I would pick a joke gift for each other and write a poem about it. One year, I found a set of three hand puppets, an owl, a beaver, and a … Continue reading →

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Getting Stoned

Posted on December 10, 2015 by oldmainer

I had a friend that was fond of saying “there are two ways to tell you are getting old.  First, you begin to lose your memory, and I can’t remember the second one”.  I used to think that was funny, … Continue reading →

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