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My Happy Place
Something new.. Ponder if you will the message here inside, for there is always somewhere, that we can go to hide. Enjoy your week, Jake. My Happy Place I have nowhere to go but, I’m going … Continue reading
Posted in Animals, Freedom, inner satisfaction, land of the free, Magic line, Make Believe, stars above, tranaquility, wishing, Words on Wanderings
Tagged Fantasy, Jack Downing, Jake, nature, outdoors, Poetry, relationships, Tools, travel, vacation, writing
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The Captain Lives
Here is another “I don’t want to grow up” themed poem for your reading pleasure.. They seem to come to me more and more as I “advance” in years. But now, if you will excuse me, my inner … Continue reading
Posted in Animals, children, humor, life, Make Believe, old days
Tagged Arts, God, Jack Downing, Jack G. Downing, Jake, Publishers, Tools, WordPress
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The High Cost Of Love
A quick little post this morning and something to think about when you believe that you are falling in love.. Be careful, Jake. The High Cost Of Love A love that is true is a gift to … Continue reading
Posted in humor, husbands and wives, true love, truth, wealth and worth
Tagged Arts, God, God Bless, Jack Downing, Jack G. Downing, Publishers, Tools, WordPress
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The Valiant One
To they who have passed on the torch of freedom; You live on in our hearts and minds. And to the next generation of patriots who must pick up that torch and carry on; May the grace of … Continue reading
Posted in Freedom, God, history, Liberty, military/veterans
Tagged God Bless, Jack Downing, Jack G. Downing, Jake, Peace, Publishers, Tools, WordPress
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Nursery Rhymes And Fairy Tales Revisited (part 7)
Another nursery rhyme viewed from different angle.. Today’s child would be treated entirely different than those of a bygone day and age. I’m having fun with these I hope you are as well. Have a fantastic Friday everyone, Jake. Jackie … Continue reading
Posted in Feast, humor, in my opinion, Make Believe, Mother
Tagged Dog, fairy tale, Jack Downing, Jack G. Downing, Nursery rhyme, Publishers, Tools, WordPress
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Snowflakes
I couldn’t remember if I had posted this one before, so I entered a search on my home page, and as it turned out, I had not posted this particular one, but my search did bring up “Teardrops Of … Continue reading
Posted in heart and soul, soul, spiritual, tears, wealth and worth, Winter
Tagged Jack Downing, Jack G. Downing, Jake, Publishers, Sunday, Templates, Tools, WordPress
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Interjections And Reflections (10,13, & 16)
It has been a little while since I have given you a taste from the Interjections and Reflections files. So, I thought what a better time to do it than a weekend when they will have less of … Continue reading
Posted in Gardens, humor, mischievious, welfare program, women
Tagged Bonds, Interjection, Jack Downing, Jack G. Downing, Jake, Tools, United States Treasury security, WordPress
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A Crisp Return
With the forecast for the opening games of the World Series here in Boston expected to be in the low to mid-forty degree (ƒ) range, a crisp will indeed return to New England. So here is a reminder … Continue reading
Posted in Autumn, demise, environment, lawn, Sports
Tagged Jack Downing, Jack G. Downing, Jake, Publishers, Sheet pan, Tablespoon, Tools, WordPress
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The Eternal Smile
This poem started off innocuously enough, with nothing in particular to connect it to anyone or anything, but as it took shape it became a tribute to the passing of a close personal friend of my wife who … Continue reading
I Am What I Am, But What Am I?
Well I started the week with what I thought was a bit of humor, but apparently, I was among the few who felt that way. So let’s try again shall we? This is more straight-forward in its content. I do … Continue reading
Posted in health care, humor, incumbrances, mischievious, torment, wealth and worth
Tagged God, Jack Downing, Jack G. Downing, Jake, Publishers, Similac, Tools, WordPress
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