Tag Archives: Health

We Are What We Eat

Posted on June 8, 2021 by oldmainer

I’m sure most if not all of you have heard the old saying “You Are What You Eat”. Well, I would like to add to that “I Am Also What I Don’t Eat”. Since going on a low carb diet … Continue reading →

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So, How’s That Keto Thing Going?

Posted on March 16, 2021 by oldmainer

As any of you that follow me know, back in early January, I decided to go on a diet. Not unlike the thousands of people that, on New Years Eve, while basking in a pleasant alcoholic haze, said “this year … Continue reading →

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A Little More Virus Levity

Posted on July 31, 2020 by oldmainer

So, let me get this straight.  There is no cure for a virus that can be KILLED by sanitizer and hand soap. I see a big baby boom coming in 9 months. They will be called the C-19 Babies and … Continue reading →

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Kindness From A Window Washer

Posted on May 15, 2020 by oldmainer

This morning, my cousin sent me an MP4 video called Kindness From A Window Washer.  I had seen it before and was moved by it.  I wanted to share it with you then, but my free WordPress blog does not … Continue reading →

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Renewal

Posted on April 10, 2020 by oldmainer

As the sun moved slowly toward the heavens And mountains annulled the remnants of the night. The moon acknowledged entrance of the sunrise Brooks and streams babbled in the light But the people unaware, instead embraced fear Consumed by the … Continue reading →

Posted in Coping, Country, Family, Fear, Future, Health, Home, Insight, Life, Loss, Nature, Perspective, Poetry, Reflection, Relationships, Unity, Vision, Wisdom | Tagged , , , , , , | 3 Comments

Resolution

Posted on April 4, 2020 by oldmainer

And as he closed the door On an outer world Infused with doubt and fear He turned to look anew Upon what now remained Within this edifice This wooden womb Exists his survival Alone among millions Surrounded by none But … Continue reading →

Posted in Aging, Coping, Country, Faith, Fear, Free Verse, Future, Home, Insight, Journey, Life, Loss, Perspective, Poetry, Reflection, Relationships, Senses, Unity | Tagged , , , , , , | 6 Comments

Thinking Inside The Box

Posted on March 31, 2020 by oldmainer

They say that necessity is the mother of invention.  That may be true, but if it is, necessity must have a sister named curiosity.  I mean, a lot of the stuff I do, without a lot of thought I might … Continue reading →

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Lighten Up

Posted on March 30, 2020 by oldmainer

Ah yes.  Another day.  Monday I think.  Not sure as they all kind of run together anymore.  The only thing that distinguishes one from the next is the weather.  But that is outside, so I don’t have to deal with … Continue reading →

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Should Growing Old Hurt?

Posted on January 28, 2020 by oldmainer

I was thinking the other day about this growing old thing.  One day, you are just a kid and the next day you, well, aren’t.  I remember high school graduation like it was yesterday, but no, it was 63 years … Continue reading →

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THUMBS UP

Posted on November 17, 2019 by oldmainer

It is said that we truly don’t appreciate what we have until we no longer have it.  That simple fact was driven home last Thursday night.  I was putting the dogs out for the last time about 11 P M … Continue reading →

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