Monthly Archives: November 2022

No Thanks

Posted on November 20, 2022 by sputterpub

I love my brother. And I’d like to spendsome time with him – we’ve been too long apart.December on his farm has charm – we tendto early coffee chat and afternoonsin chill and crispy air. I’d have to spendten hours, … Continue reading →

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A Smidge of Wisdom

Posted on November 19, 2022 by sputterpub

I’d rather eat some carb than exercise,but I’m experienced (that’s code for old).Indulgence now no longer gratifiesthe way it did when young, and I don’t bounceback into health or fitting smaller size.I need a burn that isn’t gastric juice.The benefits … Continue reading →

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Suddenly Idle

Posted on November 18, 2022 by sputterpub

The family I visit twice a week,and overnight with Fridays, as a rule,announced a little trip. They’re off to seeksome fun – they’re taking time from work and school.That means I’ve no commute across the bay,no toddler tax upon my … Continue reading →

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Ants on White Tile

Posted on November 17, 2022 by sputterpub

Our California ants are not a threat.They’re tiny and don’t bite or bring disease,but everywhere I live they seem to getinside the walls. Although we never freeze,we chill in fall to 45 degrees,and welcome rain that comes this time of … Continue reading →

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Erring

Posted on November 16, 2022 by sputterpub

First I wrote with ink that smeared.Next I got the sample wet.Rattled then, I poked instead of scraped.Looking back, my work appearedincorrect as it could get.Striking out, I hope my errs escaped.

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Separate But Equal

Posted on November 15, 2022 by sputterpub

When I complain about this H.O.A.to friends and members of my familywho live in houses, they will often sayhow glad they are they’re dwelling separately.I counter that the price I willing payfor my location comes with density(but I’ve the garden … Continue reading →

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Medical Follow-Up

Posted on November 14, 2022 by sputterpub

I’m trying for compliance, but my callto book that screening test was put on hold.I bided till invited, after allof 14 minutes. Then the robot toldme leave a message and I’ll be enrolledin patient lists they missed, and I will … Continue reading →

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Mothering a Grownup

Posted on November 13, 2022 by sputterpub

I didn’t ask him if he got the job.I knew he’d tell me when the news was good.And if it wasn’t, then I wouldn’t robhim of his cheerful mood. My mother would,and she’d excuse her question. She would fobit off … Continue reading →

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Residence Presence

Posted on November 12, 2022 by sputterpub

We had a lovely visit, but I longto be at home enjoying overcast.I didn’t eat enough – my hunger’s strong –and then I woke too early. I will fastanother 90 minutes, till I’m pastthe trolley, train, and bus I need … Continue reading →

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Book List

Posted on November 11, 2022 by sputterpub

My doctor recommended Elderhood.I purchased it and started right away.So far (at 10%) it’s very good –well-written and informative, I say.It mentions yet another book I maybe reading soon, for good of brain and bod.I never heard of it till … Continue reading →

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