Monthly Archives: March 2026

You Have The Right To Remain Silent

Posted on March 27, 2026 by oldmainer

If you decide to ask a question when you don’t expect a subjective answer, never, ever, ever, ask a kid. Responses will range from an earnest belief, opinion, whimsy, fantasy, and sometimes, answers totally removed from the question entirely.You have … Continue reading →

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Old Dogs Need Love Too

Posted on March 18, 2026 by oldmainer

I was talking to Kramer the other day. Yes, I talk to him. No, he does not respond, at least not in kind. For instance if I were to say ‘treat’, he may not bark a word, but still become … Continue reading →

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After Your Day Is Gone

Posted on March 13, 2026 by oldmainer

Youth, capturing the worldVision without knowledgeExpectations unbridledLife there for the taking Decisions, randomly madeActions, indiscriminately takenResults, swept into realityThe future, changed without recourse But age challenges paradigmsExperience, embraces the psycheChallenges your decisionsConclusions held now suspect Time inserts it’s wisdomQuestions your … Continue reading →

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Doggie Sign Language

Posted on March 10, 2026 by oldmainer

Recently one of my friends (not both of them) asked me if i talked to my dog. Now, he isn’t owned by a dog, so I cut him a little slack for that. His question was sincere, clueless, but sincere. … Continue reading →

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Age Is Up To You

Posted on March 8, 2026 by oldmainer

I don’t know why I didn’t see it coming, but I am not surprised. Over the years, I have been guilty of that on many occasions. It seems I have a proclivity for staring at the sunset while everyone else … Continue reading →

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Travis

Posted on March 1, 2026 by oldmainer

She walked though the door of the shelter not sure why she was there. She had seen a dog on their facebook page that had kind of said he needed her. She knew that was stupid. She knew that he … Continue reading →

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