Category Archives: Irish descent

A Mother’s Gift

Posted on May 7, 2015 by poemsandponderings

Six years ago today my mother passed from this world and into God’s arms, and I miss her dearly. The following is a tribute to her and a true and honest testament of her teachings to myself and … Continue reading →

Posted in Family, God, history, Irish descent, Mother, Nana, old days, peace, Promise Land | Tagged God, Home, Jack Downing, Jake, Life's lessons, Mother, relationships, Teachings | 6 Comments

IRISH BLESSING #11

Posted on March 17, 2015 by poemsandponderings

Happy Saint Patrick’s Day to you all. May the saints keep a’smilin’ upon you, on this blessed day and for always. Jake. Irish Blessing #11 May your hearth be always warm may your beer be always cold and … Continue reading →

Posted in beer, blessings, comfort, good luck, humor, Irish descent, poet, tranaquility, wealth and worth | Tagged Beer, Health, irish blessing, irish descent, Jack Downing, Jake, spirituality | 4 Comments

An Irish Mother

Posted on March 15, 2015 by poemsandponderings

With Saint Patrick’s Day soon upon us, I would be remiss if I failed to mention, with honor, the one person who is the very essence of every Irishman… An Irish Mother As sure as St. Patrick … Continue reading →

Posted in beer, Family, God, Irish descent, Mother | Tagged Emerald Isle, God, Irish mother, Irishman, Jack Downing, relationships, Saints, St Patrick's Day, Thought | 2 Comments

T-Shirts Supporting The Wounded Warrior Project

Posted on March 18, 2014 by poemsandponderings

As I mentioned in yesterday’s blog, I have contacted the Malden, Mass. (02148) Irish American club concerning the T-shirt availability and I received a very nice e-mail response from Rick O’Sullivan of the Veteran’s Committee … Continue reading →

Posted in Americana, history, Irish descent, Liberty, truth, wealth and worth | Tagged Jack Downing, Jake | 2 Comments

The Veteran’s Shame

Posted on March 17, 2014 by poemsandponderings

Today, March 17th, marks the actual date that is traditionally celebrated as Saint Patrick’s Day. Below you will see the back panel of the T-shirt that is sold ($10.00 US) by the Malden, Massachusetts Irish American Club* in … Continue reading →

Posted in Americana, Congress, history, Irish descent, Massachusetts, military/veterans, political, vote | Tagged community, Jack Downing, Sunday, United States | 4 Comments

Saint Paddy’s Day

Posted on March 16, 2014 by poemsandponderings

This one is from last year, and I still get a chuckle out of it, thinking about the inspiration for it. For five years, when I worked in South Boston, (U.S. Postal Zip Code 02127) Mass. I was … Continue reading →

Posted in beer, humor, Irish descent, old days, stranger, wishing | Tagged Christianity, Holidays, Jack Downing, Jake, Poetry, Recreation, Sunday | Leave a comment

Irish Toast

Posted on March 15, 2014 by poemsandponderings

To continue on with the Saint Patrick’s Day theme, here is one Irishman’s wish for the day! ♣♣♣♣♣ … Continue reading →

Posted in blessings, humor, Irish descent, joy and sorrow, mischievious, tavern, wealth and worth | Tagged Health, Jack Downing, Jake, Poetry | 4 Comments

The Gerrity Stone

Posted on March 14, 2014 by poemsandponderings

With Saint Patrick’s Day rapidly approaching, I thought I would get the ball rolling with a new poem.. The story of the title is a bit amusing, at least I thought so, but here it is in any … Continue reading →

Posted in good luck, humor, Irish descent, Massachusetts, mischievious, Uncategorized | Tagged Jack Downing, outdoors, Poetry, Thought, travel | 2 Comments

A Crooked Trail

Posted on April 4, 2013 by poemsandponderings

If I cannot create something new, then the least I can do is offer you something that I have posted before and that I am proud to have written, (believe me there is a lot on the other side of the ledger … Continue reading →

Posted in Animals, God, history, humor, Irish descent, life, Life's Journey, ships, spiritual, Words on Wanderings | Tagged God, History, Jack Downing, Jack G. Downing, Jake, Publishers, Tools, WordPress | 2 Comments

The Wake Of Molly O’Malley

Posted on March 19, 2013 by poemsandponderings

With Saint Patrick’s Day just past, I thought we’d have one more with an Irish flair. This one is from last June, and it’s especially for those of you who were not onboard with us back then. But, I do hope that all of you, will … Continue reading →

Posted in beer, brothel, demise, Flowers, Irish descent, men, old days, rum, Spirits, whiskey | Tagged Boston, Conditions and Diseases, Health, Martin O'Malley, Maryland, Pope, Rome, Saint Peter's Square | 4 Comments