Monthly Archives: September 2024

The Bite

Posted on September 10, 2024 by sputterpub

Some creature must have targeted my wrist.I noticed nearly 14 days agoa quarter-size of redness. Something kissedthat didn’t feel mosquito-ish. I knowit might have been a spider. They insiston thriving here this time of year. The showof red diminishes with … Continue reading →

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Warning

Posted on September 9, 2024 by sputterpub

In dream I acted an entitled bitch.In fact I don’t veer very much that way,but am I wholly lacking a trait whichI criticize in some and might displaya microbit at times? It’s time to switch –I rose with aim and … Continue reading →

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A Good ‘Hood

Posted on September 8, 2024 by sputterpub

I have some friends on waiting lists to moveto units built for over-55.I understand convenience and approveof choice but think, as long as I’m alive,I’ll opt to live among diversityin all respects, but most of all in years.The young around … Continue reading →

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Bookless

Posted on September 7, 2024 by sputterpub

My Kindle’s fully charged, but not with me.Now I must bus and train and bus without.I have a phone app but it’s hard to see.I feel too well to voice complaints aboutthis lack. It gives me opportunityto veer from habit, … Continue reading →

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Remediation

Posted on September 6, 2024 by sputterpub

The noise above my ceiling bothers me.I’m used to seeing animals outside;I like the avian activity,the skunks are cute, opossums I abide.The squirrel vandals and the racoon shitI tolerate – this yard I think’s as muchtheir home as mine, and … Continue reading →

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Setting a Low Bar

Posted on September 5, 2024 by sputterpub

The ℞ for today is laying low –my hips are tight; my shoulders now complain.My stamina for walking says to slowit down, and here’s a Thursday to refrainfrom any extra effort. I’ll regainmy vigor soon – right now I’ll give … Continue reading →

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Return to Service

Posted on September 4, 2024 by sputterpub

The book was thick. I had to flick through inches till I foundwhat I recall as best of all. Pronouncing every sound,I read again the lines from when I felt my interest heat(and ever since, my fingerprints tattoo to meter’s … Continue reading →

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Modern Windows

Posted on September 3, 2024 by sputterpub

We’ve noticed new construction has a changein how they pick the windows to install.Of course they’re double-paned, but it seems strangethe part that can be opened is so small.Likewise, the ADU that’s like a wallabove my deck: most windows that … Continue reading →

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By Our Bootstraps

Posted on September 2, 2024 by sputterpub

Remembering when we were both 15,and met without a clue we’d share a yearso filled with enterprise and no caffeine(one never knows until the vision’s clearwith hindsight, how significant some hourscontribute to the memories we’ll hold).We shared strong intellect, eccentric … Continue reading →

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Group Dynamics

Posted on September 1, 2024 by sputterpub

I understand there’s power in a crowd.A company can consummate a job.For good or ill a faction may be loud:at best a rally and at worst a mob.But I’ll admit groups do not ring my bell.I seldom seek a venue, … Continue reading →

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