Tag Archives: Neighbors

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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Mending Fences

Posted on November 8, 2020 by oldmainer

Morning came early in Eustis and today was no exception. The sun was just pulling itself out of bed, long after the farmers that called this place home. Many had already done their milking and, as with any other day, … Continue reading →

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Masked Motives Unmasked

Posted on October 31, 2020 by oldmainer

On Oct 26 I entered a post about a situation I encountered, make that created, while shopping at our local grocery store.  Specifically, with full mask and ball cap pulled low, I noticed a shopper, also masked, that looked very … Continue reading →

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Menu For Success

Posted on April 21, 2020 by oldmainer

I saw this on an email I received this morning and thought it worthy of sharing.  I know we are all ready to blow this joint and break out into the world we long to see again.  And we will.  … Continue reading →

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Getting Up To Speed

Posted on April 2, 2020 by oldmainer

Another day gone, but who’s counting.  Well, actually, I am.  And you are too.  Come on. Admit it.  You are watching the edicts and, like riding in an elevator, watching our seclusion rise to another level.  A couple of weeks … Continue reading →

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Grassroots

Posted on March 23, 2020 by oldmainer

So here I am.  Hunkered down in my home, patrolling the parameter from inside.  Making sure that no one, NO ONE, even the mailman or UPS guy is able to scale the parapets.  I am secure.  I am vigilant.  And, … Continue reading →

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The Tinkle Of The Bell

Posted on December 19, 2019 by oldmainer

It is the Christmas season, there is no time to stop There aren’t that many more days that we have left to shop We make sure we have presents for those we love so well Unlike those that are now … Continue reading →

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The Art Of Being Thankful

Posted on November 22, 2019 by oldmainer

As I stood down at the local Subway Shop earlier this week waiting to be served, I was able to overhear snippets of conversation between two twenty something young men sitting in a booth near me.  I cannot say I … 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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Growing Up Rich

Posted on July 29, 2019 by oldmainer

My childhood home was just four rooms heated by a big black stove in the kitchen.  We had no phone, no car, and a pull chain toilet in the basement.  Money was tight and there had to be enough left … Continue reading →

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