Author Archives: sputterpub

Web Stats

Posted on April 16, 2022 by sputterpub

They broke the news to me like it was smart –no bunk beds would be purchased for the roomthe kids will share. They thought they’d done their partby research on the Web. They both assumethe stats are worthy guides, but … Continue reading →

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This Season’s Cold

Posted on April 15, 2022 by sputterpub

Six weeks ago I caught a wicked cold.Its tenure was severe but it was brief.It sapped my stamina and made me old,but three days past I welcomed some relief.It lingered then with symptoms almost gone,and left me to myself within … Continue reading →

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One Question

Posted on April 14, 2022 by sputterpub

You wear a Trump hat, but you look like us.I have one question. From your point of view(without attempting to create a fuss),do you think Trump is brainier than you?

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Ego Work

Posted on April 13, 2022 by sputterpub

Admitting that I’m cocky, well assured.and fairly able to self-comprehend,I’d have to be affected and absurdto take offense at rudeness, or defendmy any quality from careless wordor stupid gesture, even from a friend.It’s egotistical to take, in fact,an asshole comment … Continue reading →

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Recollection Reservation

Posted on April 12, 2022 by sputterpub

I used to reminisce about the waymy father taught me car mechanics – gears,controlling skids and double-clutching, playwith points, Bernoulli’s work. First born, three yearsbefore the son, I stopped those tales today.From talking with my brother, it appearshe treasures memories … Continue reading →

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Prompts (Delayed Rejoinders)

Posted on April 11, 2022 by sputterpub

You’ve been the target of offensive speech,or someone criticized you without cause,or yelled from where your volley cannot reachand made you sore, but broke no stated laws.You crafted a reply, but not in timeto let it fly. You had to … Continue reading →

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Soap Operas

Posted on April 10, 2022 by sputterpub

Her friend took half a year to die, but firsttogether they watched soaps on her TV.And after, she continued watching, versedin plot and from a solidarityof sorts. She taped and screened them after shereturned from work. Her sister mocked her … Continue reading →

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The Blacker Sheep

Posted on April 9, 2022 by sputterpub

I bought her bad PR myself. I deemedI was the oddity in family.Though she rebutted “weird,” I flounced and screamedmy attitudes of nonconformity.Original but fit, I never dreamedit was herself who differed. Only shedisfavored jokes and exercise and song.I wasn’t … Continue reading →

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Good Reading

Posted on April 8, 2022 by sputterpub

So finally I got my girl to readthe first and perfect novel in our tongue.She’s still enough to get it now – her needfor flash and shock-and-awe has sunk amongthe care for kids and health and age’s bleed.Appreciating wit and … Continue reading →

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Compatibility

Posted on April 7, 2022 by sputterpub

There is no common enemy betweena grandparent and children of a child.The middle generation isn’t mean,and Grandma may show other moods than mild.It’s more that old and young are not beguiledby job demands, by income’s heavy ask.We both know how … Continue reading →

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