Category Archives: Love

Chillin’

Posted on May 29, 2026 by oldmainer

It’s one of those nights. Weather wise, this morning was great. Kramer and I spent time checking out the neighborhood in anticipation of the rain that was forecasted and, we did in fact get this afternoon. I was again so … 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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Shelby

Posted on February 4, 2026 by oldmainer

SHELBY was seven years old. She was in the second grade and loved school. She loved the environment and looked forward to every day. To her it was an escape. Her home was not a particularly pleasant place. As an … Continue reading →

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Sarah

Posted on September 5, 2024 by oldmainer

I love you, she said quietly. He looked at her and said “I love you too and always will” while giving her a quick hug. As they settled in bed, he watched as she snuggled into her pillow and gave … Continue reading →

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An Idea

Posted on April 16, 2023 by oldmainer

I once had a random thoughtThat wouldn’t go awayI just couldn’t shake itIt was there to stay The thought became an ideaSomething that might beA way to make a differenceThat I could give for free The more I thought about … Continue reading →

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If I Had But One Wish

Posted on June 6, 2022 by oldmainer

If I had but one wish, what would it beWhat would be the thing that belonged to meHow would I capture something that I feelWhat would I want this moment to reveal What would I want to commit toWhat is … Continue reading →

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Love Thy Neighbor

Posted on May 3, 2021 by oldmainer

I have lived in this house for seventeen, going on 18 years.  It is on a short dead end street. in a heavily wooded area.  Heavy enough that the other four neighbors on my street are totally hidden from view.  … Continue reading →

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The Gold Ring

Posted on March 7, 2021 by oldmainer

It’s funny how your mind can drift. One minute you are thinking about something and the next you have traveled to a completely different thought. It happened to me the other day. I was focused on my diet and the … Continue reading →

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Daddy’s Girl

Posted on January 28, 2021 by oldmainer

I cherish the perfection laid before me The innocence of my sleeping child Auburn hair, draped upon her pillow Lollipops and candy canes Frolic in technicolor dreams In her world of make believe I dare not deny I am her … Continue reading →

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All God’s Children

Posted on December 25, 2020 by oldmainer

Yesterday the Humane Society Shelter where I volunteer held its Christmas Dinner for all the homeless animals. Volunteers cooked, baked, and prepared healthy foods for all the residents, be they dogs, cats, rabbits, or guinea pigs. Even a couple of … Continue reading →

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