Monthly Archives: October 2013

Rescue

Posted on October 4, 2013 by sputterpub

I glanced outside, and saw a butterfly suspended in the web a spider set from oak tree to garage. She caught my eye as fast as silk had wrapped her in its net, her wings a banner in the morning … Continue reading →

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Pi

Posted on October 3, 2013 by sputterpub

“Dig it: I think I just figured out the number of infinity.” “What are you talking about?” “Oh not really of course. But it’s a grabber of a topic sentence, huh?” “Again, say what?” “Bear with me. Consider the circle.” … Continue reading →

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Wednesday Commute

Posted on October 2, 2013 by sputterpub

I get another span of privacy before the seat beside me’s occupied and open up this book: three minutes free to put to words the gloom I host inside… No sooner written than it came to be – as quick … Continue reading →

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Spin (2 of 2)

Posted on October 1, 2013 by sputterpub

We talked directly about suicide. We agreed it was the ultimate selfish act. But only because it was ultimate. Ginny said there were plenty of other equally selfish acts. I’d rolled a joint and handed it to her, and I … Continue reading →

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