Category Archives: common cold

Backyard Fun (The Garden)

Posted on June 5, 2013 by poemsandponderings

     Continuing with the Backyard Fun theme, and now that I have my tomatoes planted, here is my take on gardening. I do hope that some of you take more pleasure in it than I do.. Have a “weedless” Wednesday, Jake. Backyard … Continue reading →

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Global Warming Mr. Gore?

Posted on April 17, 2013 by poemsandponderings

     In honor of our dear friends in the upper mid-west and others who seem to be unable to shake off the long, long winter. I give you this: Jake. Global Warming Mr. Gore? Please tell me again Mr. Gore, … Continue reading →

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Winter’s Grip

Posted on March 4, 2013 by poemsandponderings

     While winter here in the Northern Hemisphere is allegedly on the wane, though a big storm is expected in the Heartland of the U.S. over the next few days and possibly into New England by Wednesday-Thursday, our friends in the Southern Hemisphere … Continue reading →

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The Hobos And The Tramps

Posted on November 27, 2012 by poemsandponderings

     Ah, the good old days, you may laugh at that, but you know what, maybe for them it wasn’t all that bad. Always moving, no responsibility, except for their own survival, and what they had, was true freedom. Simple, cold, down in … Continue reading →

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I Am A Poor Man

Posted on October 12, 2012 by poemsandponderings

     At this time of year, as the weather turns colder I think of those less fortunate than I, who have very few options as to where they will sleep and eat. I know that some of them are where they … Continue reading →

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Sneezy

Posted on February 6, 2012 by poemsandponderings

     First let me start off by saying, that yesterday’s post “A Super Bowl Prayer” did not help the Patriots as you all know by now..However,  I do believe that all prayers are answered, and that sometimes His answer is … Continue reading →

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The Magic Line

Posted on September 3, 2011 by poemsandponderings

     I posted this one before, but, every once in a while, the reality of this poem comes to the fore, and I wonder, “hey,if my mind doesn’t think old, why can’t I get up, from any position without groaning, cursing, and holding … Continue reading →

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