Monthly Archives: June 2017

Toss

Posted on June 16, 2017 by sputterpub

I note the cohort’s jettisoning stuff. The nests are emptying; now many toss possessions, recognize they’ve had enough, inhabit smaller residences, cross from house to condo furnished with support. And those of us with mental energy and physical ability report … Continue reading →

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Neurology

Posted on June 15, 2017 by sputterpub

She’s satisfied about her language skills, her memory is great, and she observes her fellows well, for she was schooled in drills of people-watching by her mom. But “nerves” she may not understand, she learned today. She knows she’s nervous … Continue reading →

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Annie’s Weekend

Posted on June 14, 2017 by sputterpub

Annie had a full calendar last weekend. Saturday was the baby shower. The mother-to-be is her ex-partner’s niece. Annie hasn’t been with Tony for a decade, but she still considers him  family, especially with his health and money problems. Recently … Continue reading →

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Google Analytics

Posted on June 13, 2017 by sputterpub

I hesitate to look at what I’ve wrought. I want to count my readers and I don’t. To understand how many viewed and caught my drift: okay. But then I worry: won’t too few depress me, and too many force … Continue reading →

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Pail Content

Posted on June 12, 2017 by sputterpub

I saw my house beneath as we increased our altitude, between hotel and field. Mt. Shasta ruled the picture for at least a fifth the flight, and when our arc was ceiled, we bellied down and I began to slow; … Continue reading →

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Without Agenda

Posted on June 9, 2017 by sputterpub

From 5 to 20 I was on a tear to raise myself to power and control. And then for decades I provided care to family and clients: juggled role and split attention, multi-tasking years. I had to itemize or come … Continue reading →

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Science Sucker

Posted on June 8, 2017 by sputterpub

I laughed at Dr. Atkins and I scoffed at Weston Price; I rolled my eyes when friends described their fasts. I held my facts aloft from theirs: with logic trained, dismissing trends, explaining the control of calories, I advocated breakfast; … Continue reading →

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Well Shut My Mouth

Posted on June 7, 2017 by sputterpub

As far back as I can remember, I haven’t wanted to eat breakfast in the morning. My lack of appetite drove Mom nuts. She and Dad kept telling me breakfast was the most important meal of the day, while she … Continue reading →

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Remembering a Jewish Children’s Story

Posted on June 6, 2017 by sputterpub

Young Abraham discovered God by thought. His father made stone idols, and that day a godless woman visited and bought an idol to replace one ripped away from her abode by robbers overnight. “But how can God be stolen?” wondered … Continue reading →

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Chaff

Posted on June 5, 2017 by sputterpub

A radar countermeasure from before I drew a breath, a noun that makes me laugh – is what I think of when you bring me more minute details – it’s like you scattered chaff around – my mental air is … Continue reading →

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