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Words From The Servants Of Freedom

Posted on October 10, 2017 by poemsandponderings

May God Bless those who have been given the responsibility of defending and protecting this nation from the idiots who know NOTHING about what it is that they should be cherishing and certainly NOT protesting the freedoms and … Continue reading →

Posted in Family, Freedom, Freedom's Flame, God, history, land of the free, women | Tagged community, God, Jack Downing, relationships, United States, Veterans | 5 Comments

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 community, curmudgeonry, Grumpy, Jack Downing, Jake, Old age and patience, Poetry, Thought | 6 Comments

Roads and Paths

Posted on May 9, 2017 by poemsandponderings

Inspired by a recent post from Minnesota Prairie Roots@www.wordpress.com by Audrey Kletscher Helbling, author and photographer extraordinaire on traveling the interstate highway systems. Thanks Audrey for the motivation! Give her blog a visit you’ll enjoy her down home American Midwestern … Continue reading →

Posted in Americana, Challenges, Christmas, Family, history, life, Poetry, Promise Land, Words on Wanderings | Tagged CHRISTMAS, community, Holiday, Jack Downing, Jake, outdoors, Recreation, relationships, travel, United States, vacation, WordPress | 1 Comment

The March Wind

Posted on March 5, 2017 by poemsandponderings

As a “tribute” to the winds of March that blustered and bullied us here in New England this past weekend.. The March Wind Tis the lion’s roar we feel this day as the March wind so bitterly bears the freeze … Continue reading →

Posted in Animals, Earth and Us, ecology, environment, humor, life, lodges, misery, poet, Poetry, reflections, Spirits, torment, wishing, Words on Wanderings | Tagged community, hearth and home, Home, Jack Downing, Jake, Warmer climes, Winds of March | 8 Comments

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

Winter In New England

Posted on February 9, 2015 by poemsandponderings

In case you haven’t heard, we are having one heck of a winter here in New England and that’s just in the past two weeks, give or take a day or two. Foot upon foot of the white … Continue reading →

Posted in Americana, Animals, beer, Earth and Us, ecology, environment, football, humor, men, repent, Seasons, Sports, Winter, wishing | Tagged Blizzard, community, Home, Jack Downing, Jake, nature, outdoors, snowy weather, Sunday, Super Bowl XLIX, United States | 8 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

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 Thanksgiving Wish

Posted on November 27, 2014 by poemsandponderings

HAPPY THANKSGIVING My Thanksgiving Wish Allow me to offer a Thanksgiving wish. That for each of you there’s a hearty dish, of friendship and love with good food to share from God’s bounty and prepared with care. And for peace … Continue reading →

Posted in Americana, blessings, Family, Feast, God, poet, wishing | Tagged community, God, Health, Holidays, Jack Downing, Jake, relationships, spirituality | Leave a comment

Senate Calls For Moratorium On Additional Postal Service Cuts.

Posted on August 23, 2014 by poemsandponderings

Please tell your Congressperson that you are opposed to any more cuts to and by the U.S. Postal Service. No more facility closings that effect our communities and families, across the nation! No more job cuts that effect … Continue reading →

Posted in Americana, Congress, history, vote, warning | Tagged community, Jack Downing, Jake, Saturday, United States | 2 Comments