Monthly Archives: February 2024

Top o’ the Walk

Posted on February 19, 2024 by sputterpub

With all the ways to amble to the store,the prettiest includes a two-block hill.It isn’t steep – my vigor can endureit, but most days I’d rather skip it. Still,the view is worth the effort, and what’s more,I’ll bus home laden … Continue reading →

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Detritus

Posted on February 18, 2024 by sputterpub

The storms last week were not as scary hereas forecasters announced they’d likely be.I’m sure they’re right about the atmosphere,the power outages, accounts of treecollapse, but individuals appearless devastated than reports. It’s clearI’d better trust what I can hear and … Continue reading →

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At One

Posted on February 17, 2024 by sputterpub

A life unshared, somebody once opined,describes a life unlived. That gave me pause.I then was twice-divorced and not inclinedto think a third time charming, for the flawsin marriage one and two were no doubt mine –indeed, my exes each espoused … Continue reading →

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The Ice Vignette

Posted on February 16, 2024 by sputterpub

Sam wanted water from the fridge, and notthe tap with ice cubes that I offered him.The bottle was too buried to be got,and I declined to cater to his whim.“Just get some cubes,” I said. Then Lila triedto open up … Continue reading →

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Drainage

Posted on February 15, 2024 by sputterpub

I didn’t measure and I don’t have stats,but we’ve absorbed a spate of rain this year.If quantity is up to last year, that’ssignificant. So far the bricks appearless damp where they abut the floor, and nearthe hearth the mortar doesn’t … Continue reading →

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Remedial Wisdom

Posted on February 14, 2024 by sputterpub

I’m slow to comprehend my impotencein trying to deflect someone I lovefrom iterating choice that makes no sense.My logic fails, my reason gives no shove,and little matters my intelligence, except to late-accept, like from above,the counsel I change counsel to … Continue reading →

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Who Makes the Coffee

Posted on February 13, 2024 by sputterpub

Unsexy wrestling matches, tacit, vain, like who worked harder, who dealt with more stress,became a common thread, a dull refrainthat thrummed beneath domestic busyness.What once had been good talking and directcommunication, clouded with subtext.The friendship love had led us to … Continue reading →

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Getting Down

Posted on February 12, 2024 by sputterpub

My mother can’t get down upon the floor,and up again is even harder still.She’s 98 – you’re 70 plus 4 –the exercise is not a test of skill.It takes exertion that needs more of willthan sinew. Don’t surrender easily.Make up-and-down … Continue reading →

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Pointless

Posted on February 11, 2024 by sputterpub

I paid attention to his words. Four yearsago he wouldn’t stay at home. He saidalthough he loved his partner, he had fearsestrangement could develop. So instead,he opted for the office, ate his breadmid-day alone, and registered no lack.His story now … Continue reading →

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Receptivity

Posted on February 10, 2024 by sputterpub

Reiterating (as he’s wont to do),he wondered how cartoonists can createan opus every day. He likes to chewold questions, aimless, when he could insteadattempt a daily project, so he knewthat practice will cause receptivity.His focus would expand – in, out, … Continue reading →

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