Monthly Archives: October 2018

Clear

Posted on October 25, 2018 by sputterpub

Collecting metaphors, we’re talking out a family catastrophe. Attacked by stroke of terrible, we reel about a hill less steep, a launchpad: inexact but apt, expressed to call recovery with optimistic attitudes, of course. We speak in terms of fight … Continue reading →

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Oregon October

Posted on October 23, 2018 by sputterpub

A week of fall sun before the rainy season waters winter dreams

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Reply

Posted on October 22, 2018 by sputterpub

I’ve been in charge of home and office most my life, forever skirting boundaries and splicing lines. I contemplate a host of questions in proportions and degrees. Then suddenly a child’s spouse is felled, propelling me to cast my cares … Continue reading →

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Rehab

Posted on October 18, 2018 by sputterpub

Bemoaning all the folks who fail to vote, as if the chads and checkmarks were a choice, perhaps it’s time to look around and note how weak and unregarded is our voice. The jerk who (maybe) won had one appeal … Continue reading →

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First World

Posted on October 5, 2018 by sputterpub

We never wondered how we’d get more food. We always had a roof over our heads. We didn’t act with privileged attitude although we all had clothes and our own beds. Our parenting was adequate. Abuse was rare compared to … Continue reading →

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Scheme #2

Posted on October 4, 2018 by sputterpub

I took a month to interview 4 teams. I put in front-end work, just like I knew I would, and once the winner sent 6 schemes, I took no time selecting Version 2. I spent a morning with all plans … Continue reading →

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The Dolphin’s Decision

Posted on October 3, 2018 by sputterpub

The world was watery when life emerged. We know this, though it’s not what all believe. Life reproduced evolving and diverged, and some of its creations grew to leave the oceans. Dolphins stayed though breathing air, while landed mammals lived … Continue reading →

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