Author Archives: sputterpub

Word Origin

Posted on September 21, 2021 by sputterpub

I love to be at home, but here’s the rub –no matter how determined I’m to rest,relaxing on my couch or in the tub,attempting to feel easy, lazy, blessed,I notice what needs dusting, or I scruba surface I ignored when … Continue reading →

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Grands

Posted on September 20, 2021 by sputterpub

Of course the grands are relatively old,and vary in their states of health and vim,but each of them is better self-controlledthan in their young adulthood – now they swimin tempered hormones – nothing hot or cold –and have the time … Continue reading →

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Three Strikes

Posted on September 19, 2021 by sputterpub

As far as I recall, I never atea morning breakfast with an appetite.I always wanted several hours wait(for me an intermittent fast was right). As soon as I grew teeth, I liked to chewnutrition – liquid food I didn’t doif … Continue reading →

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A Brief Note

Posted on September 18, 2021 by sputterpub

Haven’t written today. If I had it would beperhaps on the way my home’s precious to me.Though it may be cliche to pursue privacy,if asked I would say here I’m perfectly free.

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Advice

Posted on September 17, 2021 by sputterpub

Unsolicitedadvice (if sound) never failsto fall on deaf ears.

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Wellness Alone

Posted on September 16, 2021 by sputterpub

As long as I recall, I’ve looked aroundat others and assessed their self-content.So part-way through my youth, I thought I founda path to understanding what life meant.Developing ideas with the intentof being happy, soon I tried to tellthe recipe. I … Continue reading →

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Initially

Posted on September 15, 2021 by sputterpub

A set of Sunday puzzles can’t revealan aptitude improved, a clearer mind.And better stamina may not be real,but normal variance. I’m not inclinedto a conclusion, but I can’t concealfrom me or this the benefits I findthis week, from breathing slow … Continue reading →

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Well, Shut My Mouth

Posted on September 14, 2021 by sputterpub

I heard about the book six months ago.I wasn’t ready then to buy and read.It’s not that I had knowledge – I don’t knowenough about the subject to succeedat rehabilitating injured lungs,reducing hypertension, getting sleep.I didn’t guess at mouths too … Continue reading →

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It’s Hard to Believe

Posted on September 13, 2021 by sputterpub

It’s hard to believe,but the over-achieverknows nothingthat hasto be done.

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Service Usurpers

Posted on September 12, 2021 by sputterpub

They planned to take a road trip to the coast.Pandemic urged them turn away from flightsand places crowds buy tickets for, and mostamusements that had long-bestowed delights.But then the chance of accident made toastof their intentions. Folks who harbored frightsof … Continue reading →

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