Monthly Archives: July 2023

Kitchen Safety

Posted on July 11, 2023 by sputterpub

When I set up my kitchen as a spouseof 23 (the ones before were loosearrangements with my roommates, in a houseor casual apartment – no excuse,but no deliberate acquisition spree),I purchased several powders, I recall,to douse a kitchen fire, should … Continue reading →

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Mother Knows Not

Posted on July 10, 2023 by sputterpub

So many things my mother said were wrong.I had suspicions early, but I triedobedience at first. It wasn’t longbefore I grew to be dissatisfied.I ran my own experiments – a throngof variance successfully applied.Each step led to another, till my … Continue reading →

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My Indolence Goal

Posted on July 9, 2023 by sputterpub

Pure indolence is challenging for me.No matter where I am I note a taskinviting some degree of industry,although nobody is around to ask.Today I need to rest. I want to bask.I have no plans, no need to leave my home.I’ll … Continue reading →

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Back Attack Again

Posted on July 8, 2023 by sputterpub

I’m paying close attention to my back.An area was damaged long ago,and it’s been warning me it might attackmy peace and introduce some pain. I slowmy pace, I bend with care, avoiding wrackand twinge, but sad to say the winces … Continue reading →

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Short-Term Debt

Posted on July 7, 2023 by sputterpub

Wouldn’t you think it both honest and right,to repay extension of credit so fastyour lender in future will treat you less tightand self-esteem flourishes lively and vast?Wherein is honor if there’s a delaywithout explanation or giving good cause?These are old … Continue reading →

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A Bout of Wellness

Posted on July 6, 2023 by sputterpub

I won’t assert or blurt, but I’ll recorda temporary state of well in me.I’m currently unhurt – if I could hoardthis soundness, I would try to brew a tonic –my cohort then could give me an awardfor curing their acute … Continue reading →

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Ocean Breath

Posted on July 5, 2023 by sputterpub

Imagining the ocean drawing back,receding from the shore and pulling sand,and then reversing in a froth attackthat tumbles pebbles on the briny strand,is how I think when breathing deep and full.Inhaling I can sense the ocean’s pull.My exhalation mimics foam … Continue reading →

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A Little Late to Look

Posted on July 4, 2023 by sputterpub

I ran a little errand yesterday –a morning amble to secure a snack.Outside the house, on sidewalk, feet awayfrom driveway, stood a suitcase, handle upand wheels below, abandoned I would say,like luggage airports warn us to avoid.The text was sent … Continue reading →

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Forgetful to Rest

Posted on July 3, 2023 by sputterpub

I stayed up past my normal time last night.My eyelids didn’t droop, although the bookI started failed to grab me with the rightdescription, action, concept. I retirednot so tired, turning off the lightand taking half an hour to drift off.Now … Continue reading →

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True Lies

Posted on July 2, 2023 by sputterpub

My friend admits she told a lot of lies –some social, many hiding feeling shame.She says she’s learned – at 70, she triesto tell “her truth” to each. I watch her claimshe won’t retreat, now honesty’s her goal.But sometimes lesson-learners … Continue reading →

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