Monthly Archives: July 2024

Conundrum

Posted on July 21, 2024 by sputterpub

On one hand, I have learned to patientlyabide, for change comes slower every year.But then again each day’s a gem to me,and I don’t want to spend one passively.I aim to plumb the puzzle till it’s clear,by clue amazing, talisman … Continue reading →

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Septuagenarianism

Posted on July 20, 2024 by sputterpub

From when I wake at dawn till 2 p.m.,I’m busy, active, driven to result.I have at least 10 items, tackle them,and usually 3 specials. Difficultit isn’t, habit-formed as an adult(Mom called me selfish/lazy till I grew).I’m proud-productive, over that insult,but … Continue reading →

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A Worry Break

Posted on July 19, 2024 by sputterpub

It isn’t that I worry activelyabout my kids – they grew up long ago.But as I survey life, the qualityof their experience – their jobs and health,their moods, their challenges with family –is part of what I reckon every day.This … Continue reading →

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Self-Awareness

Posted on July 18, 2024 by sputterpub

I read the Bible years ago, in full.Although it bored me some, it also madea deep impression. Not religious pull,but glimpses at the humor we’ve downplayed.Creation’s motive also crept on me –conversion into matter was in there.I took away the … Continue reading →

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Stretch

Posted on July 17, 2024 by sputterpub

The practice wasn’t hard and didn’t takemuch time away from other morning moves.And nearly every pose she had me makeproduced a sense of wellness. It improvesmy balance and my attitude to waketo lengthening; my spine the act behooves.Infirm or frail … Continue reading →

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Avo-Challah

Posted on July 16, 2024 by sputterpub

A tide of challah-making has besetthe families I foisted on the world.Inspired by late hate, one kid has lether mind expand her heritage, and hurledherself full-tilt. A month ago I madethe first, on Friday kneading, punching down.She joined for shape … Continue reading →

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Like Minds

Posted on July 15, 2024 by sputterpub

I understand the satisfaction feltin ordering the playing cards from handto winning solitaire. I watch. I melt.I understand. He’s 5 years old, and softly he’ll demandno auto-finish. From the moment dealthe wants array the way the maker planned. He hosts … Continue reading →

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All Kinds of Kind

Posted on July 14, 2024 by sputterpub

An idiot savant is somewhat wise.A child can perceive what many won’t.A moron might be hired to advise.It’s more a case of wherefore than of don’t.Cognition comes in any type of form.Insanity is rarely absolute.And as for nailing down a … Continue reading →

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One Morning

Posted on July 13, 2024 by sputterpub

Concluding I had too much on my plate,on rising I eliminated some.The temperature was up, I had a datefor lunch, and I was feeling kind of numb.But 90 minutes later, so much freighthad been cleared off I couldn’t feel a … Continue reading →

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Synchrony

Posted on July 12, 2024 by sputterpub

I bought my cottage 18 years ago.I fancied its seclusion and the site –it nestles in a corner and there growout front varieties of green delight.There’s peace and quiet here till recently.The boundaries by which my place is tuckednow sport … Continue reading →

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