Category Archives: truth

The Words Of The Fool

Posted on December 6, 2016 by poemsandponderings

As well as scamps and scoundrels the most devious and despicable are often seated near the head of the table where they may ensure the most damage! Jake The Words Of The Fool To sit upon the golden … Continue reading →

Posted in history, joy and sorrow, king, Kingdom, mischievious, poet, political, traitors, truth, warning | Tagged community, google search, Jack Downing, Jake, Poetry, relationships, The Cape and Crown, The Fool and The Monarch, The Jester's court, The Reign of the Fool | 4 Comments

REFLECTIONS (Page Twenty)

Posted on February 8, 2016 by poemsandponderings

I haven’t posted any of these for quite some time, so in an effort to lighten the mood some, I give you Reflections (Page Twenty) Have a great week everyone, but don’t take it too seriously, Jake. … Continue reading →

Posted in fleeting time, history, honesty, humor, life, old days, poet, reflections, spiritual, thoughts, truth | Tagged Health, Jack Downing, poemsandponderings.wordpress.com, Poetry, reflections, relationships, Thought | 6 Comments

Twenty-Two Vets

Posted on July 18, 2015 by poemsandponderings

The Boston Red Sox and New Balance Footwear inc. along with a large variety of other sponsors (too numerous to mention here) are again hosting the “Run to Home Base” road race challenge on July 25, 2015 for the … Continue reading →

Posted in demise, haunting, history, men, military/veterans, mourning, scars, torment, tragedy, truth, violence, war, women | Tagged Heroes, Jack Downing, Jake, Military servicie, spirituality, Suicide, Twenty-Two Vets, United States, Veterans, WordPress | 4 Comments

The Living Blanket

Posted on May 3, 2015 by poemsandponderings

It seems that I have lost the “drive” to write. I no longer have pen and paper handy at all times to record for posterity any and all of my inklings, full-fledged ideas or mere inspirations. No, I … Continue reading →

Posted in Animals, comfort, Earth and Us, inner satisfaction, life, lifetime, peace, poet, thoughts, tranaquility, truth, wealth and worth | Tagged art, Home, Jack Downing, Jake, relationships, Sunday, Thought | 7 Comments

A Non-partisan Political Thought

Posted on January 22, 2015 by poemsandponderings

Okay, no poetry today, just a thought that I was “pondering” as I awoke this morning. Yes, it is political in nature, but without any partisan intent, as it is fitting(in my opinion) for all elected and/or appointed … Continue reading →

Posted in Campaign Promises, history, honesty, in my opinion, Liberty, passion, pledge, political, politicians, ponderings, truth, vote | Tagged community, Jack Downing, Political ambition, Political oversight, politics, Recycle, Stagnation, Thought | 3 Comments

Happy New Year

Posted on December 31, 2014 by poemsandponderings

Happy New Year to you all.. Dream On May the year of fifteen bring to you, a dream that has thus far been elusive to you. Whether it be for good health, for romance or wealth, or from the White House, … Continue reading →

Posted in honesty, humor, in my opinion, political, truth, wealth and worth, wishing | Tagged Health, Holiday, hopes and dreams, Jack Downing, Jake, New Year | 6 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 Charitable Organizations, CHRISTMAS, community, Give wisely, Holidays, Jack Downing, Jake | 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 Holiday, Jack Downing, Jake, outdoors, Recreation, relationships, Thought | 2 Comments

A Fitting Reminder

Posted on April 28, 2014 by poemsandponderings

I’m sure that I am not the only one with this problem. Good luck and good hunting! Jake. A Fitting Reminder Well, Spring has arrived and now, I must decide, which clothes that I can still wear. But, … Continue reading →

Posted in good luck, humor, incumbrances, life, men, reflections, Seasons, truth, women | Tagged clothing, Jack Downing, Jake, Life, Poetry, Thought | 6 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