Monthly Archives: December 2015

Tease

Posted on December 17, 2015 by sputterpub

The liquidambar leaves are sidewalk sails that float immobile on the wet concrete. The ginkgo leaves replace their green with trails and lakes of yellow on the winter street. The raindrops hang like crystal chandeliers from leafless branches stretched against … Continue reading →

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Another Bertilda Sighting

Posted on December 16, 2015 by sputterpub

I haven’t mentioned the neighbors on the other side of Anne. That’s probably because Ken and Jill are quiet, and normal, and not noteworthy. They live in a medium-sized house on the north side of the three-unit condo arrangement that … Continue reading →

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Mid Day

Posted on December 15, 2015 by sputterpub

Eleven thirty, and I’ve done enough so far today to take a break deserved. Four hours straight I’ve spent in doing stuff for others more than me, and so much curved our path beneath the winter morning sun that I … Continue reading →

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Cold Brew

Posted on December 14, 2015 by sputterpub

Is there a tonic quicker than the cold upon my face, while leather warms my hands and walking feet? The morning air is bold as crystal, sharp and clean, and it commands brisk attitude from what was weary me. It … Continue reading →

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Waikiki

Posted on December 11, 2015 by sputterpub

Transitioning today to Waikiki, we ready for the traffic and the crowd that gathers at the Cheesecake Factory, the flares of tiki torches, and the loud and bass-less music rising from the bars that perforates the beach like scattershot, the … Continue reading →

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Alone Unlonely

Posted on December 10, 2015 by sputterpub

Our three-day stay includes a rental car, and we have driven south of here and east. The island’s small enough we can’t go far, but we’ve explored aquaria, increased our height from level sea to see a star observatory – … Continue reading →

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Disruption

Posted on December 9, 2015 by sputterpub

“You know what they say,” I intoned. “Whatever doesn’t kill you makes you stronger.” Margaret snorted. There was no way I could interpret that as agreement. And she’s a professional. I looked up and listened. “That’s just not true. Or … Continue reading →

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Papio in Pa’ia

Posted on December 8, 2015 by sputterpub

The travel guides advise us not to miss this site or that attraction, to secure our tickets in advance for that or this, insisting a vacation must be sure to tick off most the must-sees on a list some enterprising … Continue reading →

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A Rest on Maui

Posted on December 7, 2015 by sputterpub

Arrested by a rest on Maui, sweet and light and dreamless, eyelids closed and yet insightful, wind caressing neck and feet, I’d be staggered if I stood up now. I would wobble if I tried to move or talk – … Continue reading →

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Imaginary Friends

Posted on December 4, 2015 by sputterpub

Imaginary friendships aren’t rare for children who are dreamers, introverts, and loners. Care providers rarely care, for ghost companions aren’t any worse than coloring outside the lines, resisting mandatory rest, or tasting paste. So disembodied friends don’t make the list … Continue reading →

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