Category Archives: Friendship

Time Travel

Posted on December 31, 2025 by oldmainer

I read a post recently written by a Quaker minister that was a reflection on friends, old and new. He is reaching an age where his contribution to his congregation is more about experience then it is about energy and … Continue reading →

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Turning A Corner

Posted on October 9, 2025 by oldmainer

Well, for better or worse, I’m back. After stepping away from the keyboard about seven months ago, I finally feel the time is right to re-enter the world of blogging that I have truly missed. And Kramer is here too. … Continue reading →

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Being Happy

Posted on August 7, 2023 by oldmainer

I walked into a frequently visited mom and pop store recently and the clerk, one of the owners, said “well, you look happy today”. I said “have you ever seen me when I was not happy”? She said “No, I … Continue reading →

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Kramer’s Korner

Posted on May 20, 2023 by oldmainer

Hi again my faithful fans. I fear I have again disappointed you by not writing for a while. Well, I am sorry for that, but I don’t want to print something just for the sake of printing it. However, last … Continue reading →

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It’s In The Cards

Posted on April 3, 2023 by oldmainer

I received a card today. It was from my niece and her husband wishing me a happy Easter. It made my day. Not because of the card itself, but because someone took the time to buy a card that they … Continue reading →

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Strut Your Stuff

Posted on March 19, 2023 by oldmainer

I went to the pub the other night. Friday actually. I was there to celebrate St Pat’s day. Yes, I am of Irish descent. My great grandfather migrated to Boston from Londonderry in 1870 and became a naturalized citizen in … Continue reading →

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Laughing At Life

Posted on March 14, 2023 by oldmainer

I was going through some old file folders the other day. Some of them trophies of my old life. You know, when I was gainfully employed. Yes, that long ago which was exactly why I was going through the folders. … Continue reading →

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Little Things

Posted on October 1, 2022 by oldmainer

I recently celebrated my eighty third birthday, celebrated being a subjective thing. I woke up in the morning, anticipating that I would spend my day much as I spend any other. I had decided that I would treat myself to … Continue reading →

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The Prince

Posted on August 28, 2022 by oldmainer

He ran off the front porch, lunch box and back pack bouncing as he hurried down the front walk. This was everything to him. This was a day that couldn’t have come too soon. It was the first day of … Continue reading →

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Neptune

Posted on August 6, 2022 by oldmainer

I’m sorry” she said. “I just can’t do that” “Oh come on” he replied. “It’s no big thing” “Maybe not to you, but it is to me” “I don’t get it. It isn’t like I was asking you to do … Continue reading →

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