Category Archives: Why is it?

On Being A Curmudgeon

Posted on May 19, 2017 by poemsandponderings

On Being A Curmudgeon  When summer arrives just a bit too soon and gets one to complainin’ is there not then something wrong? Since the spring’s been mostly rainin’?   I’m thinkin’ that it must be the New Englander here inside … Continue reading →

Posted in Americana, Elders, honesty, in my opinion, life, Life's Journey, old days, poet, reflections, Summer, thoughts, warning, Why is it? | Tagged , , , , , , , | 6 Comments

Mr. Weber Died

Posted on August 27, 2016 by poemsandponderings

    This poem is based on a true event of this past week, for no apparent reason the title (exactly as shown) appeared in my mind while I was futilely attempting to get to sleep. I only wish that … Continue reading →

Posted in demise, Earth and Us, Family, life, Magic line, mortal coil, mourning, peace, poet, Poetry, soul, Spirits, stranger, thoughts, Why is it? | Tagged , , , , , , , | 15 Comments

Hi, Neighbor

Posted on April 22, 2016 by poemsandponderings

     Well, would you look at this, (please do) two consecutive days of new posts by yours truly. I don’t know how or why it happened all of a sudden, after what has been a significant creative drought, but … Continue reading →

Posted in humor, illegal, mischievious, misery, Neighbors, night shades, passion, Peeping Tom, poet, Poetry, Summer, warning, Why is it?, women | Tagged , , , , , , , , | 8 Comments

What Is Luck?

Posted on March 29, 2016 by poemsandponderings

    I haven’t written anything for a while and this came to me as I was “pondering” my life’s situations and I thought I would share a bit of my mindset with you this morning. I hope that you … Continue reading →

Posted in children, Family, God, history, honesty, lifetime, Mother, Nana, poet, Poetry, ponderings, reflections, Why is it?, women | Tagged , , , , , , , , | 9 Comments

Questions Of A Personal Nature

Posted on February 24, 2016 by poemsandponderings

     This came to me a week or so ago, and it is a rather thought-provoking poem that elicited some  inner searching deeper than that which is my norm. But, I must confess that I am very pleased with its … Continue reading →

Posted in Cross roads, Earth and Us, education, honesty, inner satisfaction, Judgment, life, Life's Journey, poet, reflections, soul, spiritual, thoughts, Why is it?, Words on Wanderings | Tagged , , , , , , , | 17 Comments

Believe

Posted on December 6, 2015 by poemsandponderings

     With respect for, and in regard to, my rights under the first and second amendments, here is just a note to those who think that we are a weak society and that terrorism will succeed in converting us … Continue reading →

Posted in Americana, Freedom, God, innocent deaths, massacre, poet, spiritual, Sunday, The right to bear arms, violence, warning, Why is it? | Tagged , , , , , , , , , | 2 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 , , , , , , | 4 Comments

Backyard Fun (The Lawn)

Posted on May 15, 2013 by poemsandponderings

     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 →

Posted in early risers, Earth and Us, Flowers, Gardens, humor, lawn, mischievious, Seasons, Why is it? | Tagged , , , , , , , | 4 Comments

My Life’s Path

Posted on March 24, 2013 by poemsandponderings

     A Sunday morning thought.. My Life’s Path I cannot help but ponder the path that I have taken, to bring me now through all my living days.  Why the hills I’ve had to climb have ne’er been mountains, nor … Continue reading →

Posted in God, heart and soul, joy and sorrow, life, lifetime, mountains, poet, Spirits, tears, Why is it? | Tagged , , , , | 6 Comments

Sean Michael McGee And The Papalcy

Posted on March 12, 2013 by poemsandponderings

     Written two years ago as my St. Patrick’s Day offering it seems quite a bit more appropriate this year with the events unfolding in Rome. I hope that it is as well-received this year as it was then..       May … Continue reading →

Posted in beer, history, honesty, humor, Irish descent, religion, Songs and Dances, whiskey, Why is it?, wishing | Tagged , , , , , , , | 4 Comments