Category Archives: education

Questions Of A Personal Nature

Posted on February 24, 2016 by poemsandponderings

     This came to me a week or so ago, and it is a rather thought-provoking poem that elicited some  inner searching deeper than that which is my norm. But, I must confess that I am very pleased with its … Continue reading →

Posted in Cross roads, Earth and Us, education, honesty, inner satisfaction, Judgment, life, Life's Journey, poet, reflections, soul, spiritual, thoughts, Why is it?, Words on Wanderings | Tagged , , , , , , , | 17 Comments

Suggestions: Pro And Con On Seasonal Donations

Posted on December 9, 2014 by poemsandponderings

I was sent this through e-mail and somehow managed to copy and paste it here.. The print and presentation leave a lot to be desired, but the message is very clear “some charities are much more charitable than others”.. Happy … Continue reading →

Posted in education, honesty, inner satisfaction, military/veterans, pledge, truth, warning, wealth and worth, Why is it? | Tagged , , , , , , | 4 Comments

My Daddy Was A Wise Man

Posted on June 15, 2014 by poemsandponderings

Happy Father’s Day to all of the dads today.. Some of us will remember them for what they taught us, and some of you, will someday remember, what they have taught you.       May you rest in peace Dad … Continue reading →

Posted in children, college, education, Father, fleeting time, history, life, reflections, truth | Tagged , , , , , , | 2 Comments

A Mother’s Gift

Posted on May 11, 2014 by poemsandponderings

    Written in honor of my mother, and on Mother’s Day it has a special place in  my heart.. God Bless all of our mothers wherever they may be. Happy Mother’s Day to all of you, Jake. A Mother’s … Continue reading →

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Cynical Development

Posted on May 3, 2014 by poemsandponderings

     A little something to ponder as you attempt to prepare your children for the real world. Have a thoughtful Sunday,  Jake. Cynical Development When do we begin to develop, a cynical look at the world? Is it from … Continue reading →

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Honors

Posted on June 23, 2013 by poemsandponderings

     I was asked a few years ago to write a poem that would be appropriate for a class reunion, and especially one that would recognize those classmates who would be forever, unable to attend. The following was the result of that request. … Continue reading →

Posted in class reunion, college, demise, education, high school, history, innocent deaths, life, old days, peace | Tagged , , , , , , , | 7 Comments

My Daddy Was A Wise Man

Posted on June 15, 2013 by poemsandponderings

     In honor of Father’s Day, I will re-blog this poem in memory of my dad, afterall he was the inspiration for it.      Thanks dad, may you rest in peace. Jack. MY DADDY WAS A WISE MAN I remember my daddy … Continue reading →

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A Question Of Freedom

Posted on May 25, 2013 by poemsandponderings

     Memorial Day weekend is here. What does that mean to you? Time off from work, food, fun and family get-togethers? Maybe a trip to the cottage or the beach? But whatever you decide to do this weekend, please take just a … Continue reading →

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While The Village Slept

Posted on May 17, 2013 by poemsandponderings

     Complacency, is as dangerous as incompetence. We must never again let our guard down, America is a target for any number of hate mongers who are determined to bring us down. We must further secure our borders, north and south, and … Continue reading →

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Backyard Fun (The Grill)

Posted on May 14, 2013 by poemsandponderings

     I’ve written a few poems recently with a theme.. Backyard Fun.. They are all very much tongue in cheek, but I think that you will have some fun with them. This one, (the grill) has a funny sideline to it. … Continue reading →

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