The Old Man On The Mountain

A View From the Backwoods of NH

December 31, 2015
by The Old Man
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Association

“You are the average of the five people you spend the most time with.” – Jim Rohn

December 31, 2015
by The Old Man
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Arrogance

Man’s arrogance is the fodder that feeds fate’s laughter – The Old Man

December 30, 2015
by The Old Man
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Raining

“Don’t piss down my back and tell me it’s raining” – John Vernon (from “The Outlaw Josey Wales”)

December 30, 2015
by The Old Man
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Personality

He’s got more personality than a fat raccoon. – Charlie Daniels

December 29, 2015
by The Old Man
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The Joker

“Have you ever danced with the devil in the pale moonlight? I ask that of all my prey. I just like the sound of it.” – Jack Nicholson as “The Joker”

December 29, 2015
by The Old Man
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Self Pity

“I never saw a wild thing sorry for itself. A small bird will drop frozen dead from a bough without ever having felt sorry for itself.” – D. H. Lawrence

December 29, 2015
by The Old Man
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So Long

And at the end of the day, he turned to his best friend and said “It’s been a good life.” His friend smiled and wagged her tail, just happy to be there. – Dakota, 2001-2015 “Watch out, you daffy bastard … Continue reading

December 29, 2015
by The Old Man
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The Old Woman

There was an old woman who lived in a shoe, and no matter how often she showered she still smelled like old cheese – I mean, after all, isn’t that what old shoes smell like?

December 28, 2015
by The Old Man
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Epitaph

There are days when I’m sure this could be me – (From a headstone in Oconto Falls, Wisconsin) Here Lies The Body Of A Man Who Died Nobody Mourned – Nobody Cried How He Lived – How He Fared Nobody … Continue reading

December 27, 2015
by The Old Man
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Lending Money

“Whoever said ‘Don’t lend money to family or friends’ was completely correct. Either give it to them or not, but don’t lend it. If it comes back to you, you’ll be that much richer. and if it doesn’t, you’ve lost … Continue reading