Category Archives: Ponderings

A Random Poem from Long Ago

Posted on 2013/09/22 by JimR, Chaplain

If the fly who flew Through the pile of poo Would only wipe his feet Before he lands on my beet It might not be so bad. If the worm with the squirm Would only learn I only want to … Continue reading →

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Quiet Sunday

Posted on 2013/04/28 by JimR, Chaplain

It’s a cool, quiet Sunday.  Except for the pain in my neck and ears, it has been a very enjoyable day, even though I spent most of it in bed with heat on these parts.  I just know I’ll end … Continue reading →

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Jars of Memories

Posted on 2012/11/21 by JimR, Chaplain

A little old lady shuffles across the floor passing her dogs which lie peacefully on the rugs scattered about the old home’s otherwise bare hardwood floors.  She carries in her heart this day the memories of life experiences that fills … Continue reading →

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State of the United States

Posted on 2012/11/17 by JimR, Chaplain

I’m 62 years old.  Let’s just say I’ve been around a few years.  Not as many as some, but a lot more than most.  I grew up in a poor dirt farmer’s family as the oldest son.  We had no … Continue reading →

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My Babies

Posted on 2012/10/26 by JimR, Chaplain

Okay.  Today its the Alabama Shakes.  They’re not as well-known as they should be, but “Hold On”.  They’re a great sound. Today I have to write about my little girls.  They are in the order I took them into our home, Paige, … Continue reading →

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To Become One

Posted on 2012/10/22 by JimR, Chaplain

As I sit here listening to Cold Play.  Yes, Cold Play.  I may be old, but I ain’t dead.  I’m also on my diet of chocolate chip cookies and diet Sun Drop at the moment, so bear with me. I’m … Continue reading →

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Fragility of Old Age

Posted on 2012/04/22 by JimR, Chaplain

I’m not considerate of the fact that I’m now 61.  It’s just that it keeps incessantly tapping me on the shoulder.  I hate it when it’s impoliteness goes to beyond rude.  I’m left almost daily with being tired way before the … Continue reading →

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Thirty Steps

Posted on 2012/01/25 by JimR, Chaplain

Thirty steps Out the back door Down the path That little building Wasn’t called a bath We had a one holer You can count Grandma had a two holer You do the math Grandma’s path Lined with pecan trees Was … Continue reading →

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Blood Money

Posted on 2012/01/20 by JimR, Chaplain

I did something yesterday that I had considered in the past, but never acted on it.  I visited a donation place called BioTest.  This center collects blood plasma.  Here, I’ll paste a section of their site to show you what … Continue reading →

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Walk a Mile in My Shoes

Posted on 2011/09/24 by JimR, Chaplain

There’s nothing original about that title.  Difference with me is until we moved out of the old house I lived in the first ten years I didn’t even wear shoes unless I was headed for church.  My mom did see … Continue reading →

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