Monthly Archives: November 2016

Uncle Upset

Posted on November 2, 2016 by sputterpub

My Uncle Burt is a character. He’s now in his late 80s but he acts half his age and moves like he’s 67. I guess he’s always been hyper. The man’s nickname was Sudden in his family of origin. He … Continue reading →

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Another Mother

Posted on November 1, 2016 by sputterpub

When I was 34 and she was 8, my daughter hit me with a verbal bomb. In measured tones, with zero wrath or hate, she said she wanted Julie for her mom. We’d left her dad but he lived close. … Continue reading →

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