Category Archives: early risers

The Journey Beckons

     I have not ceased to be nor write, nor to be somewhat contrite, for my leisure in posting on this here blog and for that I blame not spell nor grog.     The cause of course is … Continue reading

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Visitors On The Lawn

     With the onset of Autumn many of nature’s creatures are and will be looking for sustenance to survive the winter’s long duration. I invite your comments.. Have a superb weekend everyone, Jake. Visitors On The Lawn Oh, they … Continue reading

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While The Village Slept

     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 Lawn)

     Here is another entry from the Backyard Fun theme. For all of you maniacal lawn laborers and grass-a-holics out there this one’s for you.      Have a weed-whackin’ Wednesday, Jake. Backyard Fun (The Lawn) You finish at dusk and you … Continue reading

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Sundays In Haiku

     It has been a while since I’ve given you some Haiku, so this morning I wrote these and I will hope that you like them, and that you don’t find them to be a….”Stink-o de my-o”…. In any case happy Cinco … Continue reading

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The Christmas Lesson

     This poem is a mixture of fiction and fact, with an approximate ratio of 75- 25%. (Or 85-15% as it varies with every reading.) The names have not been changed to protect the innocent, as there were no “innocents.” But, Santa says to enjoy it..  So, I … Continue reading

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The Bag Of Old Saint Nick

     *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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The Scream, The Screamer, And The Deed

     This one could be right out of a script for a crime show on TV. The seedier side of life, and the violence that goes with it, is part of everyday living and dying for some. Graphic violence is depicted in … Continue reading

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Hunting Season

     You may remember this one from last year, but now that the hunting season is here again, it “triggered”  a reminder for me… Don’t go into the woods right now, and it also reminded me of a song that I don’t … Continue reading

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The Prospect For Peace

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     I think I’m safe in saying that we’ve all seen a body of water, be it ocean, lake, stream, pond or river, early in the morning with the sun appearing over the horizon, when the day is fresh and new. And there’s a serenity within us that … Continue reading

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