Monthly Archives: August 2017

Dietribe

Posted on August 3, 2017 by sputterpub

Imagine zero carbohydrate meals… I couldn’t eat so easily; the seeds and nuts, the beans and berries – these appeal ahead of meat. My satisfaction feeds on salad, almost every afternoon. I don’t adore fried chicken, want a steak, but … Continue reading →

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Sweet, But Not Real Bright

Posted on August 2, 2017 by sputterpub

“Joy’s kind of like a retriever: sweet but not real bright.” My husband said that to our daughter, and she told me. To put the scene in perspective, they are not young: 68 and 40. I was shocked. I’d never … Continue reading →

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Ermine

Posted on August 1, 2017 by sputterpub

My hair was almost black when I was born. A young brunette, I argued with my peers that contrast was more lovely, long or shorn, but now I’ve grown my sable white with years. I used to be the youngest … Continue reading →

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