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My Goals for 2026!

Posted on December 28, 2025 by jjspina

Goals for 2026 from JemsBooks! Continue reading →

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Pray for the Families of the Victims of 911! WE WILL NEVER FORGET – AMERICA STRONG!

Posted on September 11, 2025 by jjspina

I have shared this post each year since 2001 of a day that I will never forget along with many others who witnessed this horrific event. It is one of the worst and most frightening things that I remember in … Continue reading →

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Happy Easter – Blessings to all!

Posted on April 20, 2025 by jjspina

HAPPY EASTER TO ALL! He is Risen! A day to be thankful for all that we have, love of our families, our health, a home, clothes on our backs, food on our tables. I pray for anyone who does not … Continue reading →

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A St. Patrick’s Day Dinner with friends and some Irish Jokes to enjoy!

Posted on March 17, 2025 by jjspina

We celebrated St. Patrick’s Day earlier with friends. It’s always more fun that way. I cooked a boiled dinner of corned beef, cabbage, carrots, and potatoes. I also made apple pie with ice cream. I hope you had a fun … Continue reading →

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Happy St. Patrick’s Day!

Posted on March 13, 2025 by jjspina

Each year on St. Patrick’s Day we are all Irish. (Compliments of free photos from Wikipedia and Oip.) Here’s a little poem for this green day that I wrote several years ago and just updated. HAVE A HAPPY ST. PATRICK’S DAY … Continue reading →

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My Goals for 2025!

Posted on December 14, 2024 by jjspina

Each year I give myself goals to motivate me to try to meet these goals. I keep forgetting that I am not as young as I used to be, and it does take longer for me to complete each project. … Continue reading →

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Pray for the Families of the Victims of 911! WE WILL NEVER FORGET – AMERICA STRONG!

Posted on September 11, 2024 by jjspina

It has been 23 years since this horrific day! We will never forget those who lost their lives. The following is an account of how this attack unfolded from NBC. Nearly 3,000 people were killed when al-Qaida hijackers crashed four … Continue reading →

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Limerick – Jemsbooks – Ricky the Rambunctious Raccoon!

Posted on August 23, 2024 by jjspina

This is a part of a post I wrote back in 2017 for my book, Ricky the Rambunctious Raccoon. I hope you enjoy this limerick and all the others I will be reposting soon. This is the perfect time to … Continue reading →

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Limerick of Jemsbooks – Louey the Lazy Elephant!

Posted on August 22, 2024 by jjspina

I shared some of this post previously and wanted to share Louey with you once again. He is lonely and hopes that you will take him home with you to share with your children. Let Louey teach your children valuable … Continue reading →

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If I didn’t write, what would I do?

Posted on April 12, 2024 by jjspina

I often think about this. If I didn’t write, what would I be doing now? When I was young I used to think about many occupations – a nurse, a writer, a teacher and a singer. For a time I … Continue reading →

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