Monthly Archives: May 2021

Stats

Posted on May 11, 2021 by sputterpub

So even if the questions aren’t skewed,and even when results are honestlyreported, the conclusions must be viewedas only pertinent to massive groups.Statistics just apply to magnitude –when stuck on individuals, they fade.But managed health care seems to go for crude … Continue reading →

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To recovery verify here:

Posted on May 10, 2021 by sputterpub

I know a computer programmer,who turned himself into a scammer.But truly the fact’she’s no good at syntax,and now the dude’s bound for the slammer.

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Exit Laughing

Posted on May 9, 2021 by sputterpub

My best friend leaves me,busy at what she loved most.She exits laughing.

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Calling All Cousins

Posted on May 8, 2021 by sputterpub

My parents were the youngest of their sibs.My dad had older sisters (numbered four).For Mom there’s near nine years between the cribsher sister and herself were put in. SureI have some cousins, but they’re all those yearsahead of what my … Continue reading →

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Mat

Posted on May 7, 2021 by sputterpub

The moment I awoke I raised the blindas usual, to garden-start the day.My vision snagged on novelty – the kindI can’t ignore and don’t adore. What’s newis just a mat outside a door, designedto clash with every natural garden hue.The … Continue reading →

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ICU

Posted on May 6, 2021 by sputterpub

Our mom caught Covid and we’re all in shock(she had the shots and mostly she behaved).She’s in the ICU, and that’s a blockto seeing her. The diagnosis gaveus reason for the falls and the fatiguethat led her kids to worry … Continue reading →

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Between the Lines

Posted on May 5, 2021 by sputterpub

The space between linesframes nothing but eye reliefnot good for reading.

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Recording Relief

Posted on May 4, 2021 by sputterpub

A benefit from daily poetry(less valuable than practice, but still nice)is how the pieces serve as diary(to feel and then record’s like living twice).At times when I reread, the words enticemy memory – provocative technique.Well here’s a little record of … Continue reading →

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Mondays

Posted on May 3, 2021 by sputterpub

I’m starting to like Mondays once again.When I was young, five days a week I’d gocommuting to my office, working. ThenI took to taking Mondays to bestowselected time on me, instead of kidsand client work. At first I had a … Continue reading →

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Semi-Pathetic Fallacy

Posted on May 2, 2021 by sputterpub

A week ago we had a little storm.The forecast was more promising than true.Some drizzle teased, but we’re too dry and warmfor winter like the seasons we’ve lived through;we have to say goodbye to what we knew.Tomorrow’s strange – I’m … Continue reading →

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