Category Archives: craft

A Day At The Shore

Posted on June 9, 2016 by poemsandponderings

        The following photographs are of Perkins Cove, Ogunquit Me. one of the most picturesque of shoreline locations. I will personally attest to the quality of the food, the fishing and the quaint ambiance oh, and the … Continue reading →

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The Old Apple Tree

Posted on November 21, 2015 by poemsandponderings

A salute to the wonders of youth and imaginations that have no limit. The Old Apple Tree What wonder lies behind the eyes of the child not yet deceived? Where impossible dreams, though beyond their means, are not imagined but … Continue reading →

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The Right To Remain Silent

Posted on July 9, 2014 by poemsandponderings

     In case there was any question on my view of the current immigration problem, read this: The Right To Remain Silent Don’t speak to me about your rights, if you sneak through the fence at night. Or if … Continue reading →

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The Old Wazoo

Posted on January 4, 2014 by poemsandponderings

     I think we should have a little bit of humor to start the new year. The following is definitely a case of  a “caveat emptor”  or “let the buyer beware!” It seems especially true when it comes to … Continue reading →

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The Scarlet Sky

Posted on August 2, 2013 by poemsandponderings

     Red sky at night, a sailor‘s delight. Red sky in the morning, sailor take warning. Here’s my take on that.      Have a wonderful weekend my friends, Jake. THE SCARLET SKY  When crimson splashes on the sky … Continue reading →

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We Sail On The Wind

Posted on February 28, 2013 by poemsandponderings

     Having more difficulties with the files, now I can’t access the old files at all, off of the disk. So I’m afraid you’ll have to settle for something a little bit recent. Please enjoy, Jake. We Sail On The … Continue reading →

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A Sail To Paradise

Posted on February 4, 2013 by poemsandponderings

           I’m tired of winter and its cold weather, I think I’d like; A SAIL TO PARADISE I would like, to build a boat, I’d pray to God, that it would float. Then sail away, to isle remote, where, … Continue reading →

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The Bag Of Old Saint Nick

Posted on December 18, 2012 by poemsandponderings

     *Tuesday is a good day to get the humor going again, at least for a little while. We will be getting a little more spiritual and moralistic in the days to come, but for now, we’ll keep on with the … Continue reading →

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Come Join The National Guard

Posted on November 24, 2012 by poemsandponderings

     Okay, I’m back. And I’m going to start you off with another from the song lyric file. Again it is a humorous, (I think) bit of word play intended for listening pleasure, but for now I’ll be happy if it … Continue reading →

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River Of Heartbreak

Posted on November 15, 2012 by poemsandponderings

     I’m sorry for the lackluster performances lately, but as I explained yesterday, we are very busy at work and my time here at “Blog-Central” is extremely limited. So enjoy that while you can, because in the words of ‘ARNOLD’, … Continue reading →

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