Author Archives: sputterpub

Loma Prieta

Posted on December 7, 2010 by sputterpub

 When I was 39, Loma Prieta quaked and stopped the World Series. There were far more tragic consequences, and at the time we heard rumors about roads collapsing, but it was that bit, about the World Series, that made me … Continue reading →

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What Was That?

Posted on December 6, 2010 by sputterpub

   When I was around 9, I lined up the milk glasses rim to rim, and tried to fill them by pouring continuously. No hesitation between glasses. A mess on the counter. When I was around 10 I threw the … Continue reading →

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Streets

Posted on December 3, 2010 by sputterpub

   When I was 41, Katie was between 14 and 15. She had her own social life and she was allowed to go out at night. We agreed on a curfew time and with one memorable exception (I was expected … Continue reading →

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Supplements

Posted on December 2, 2010 by sputterpub

     While walking home with groceries last week, I got to thinking about vitamin supplements. As usual I’d forgotten to even acquire mine, let alone take them. I recollect those mornings when Mom came at me with the vitamins. I … Continue reading →

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Fort

Posted on December 1, 2010 by sputterpub

When I was 12, we finally managed a good fort. In case you haven’t noticed or don’t remember, kids want forts. I’m sure they appreciate the bedroom provided by parents, or they would if they thought about it and imagined … Continue reading →

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The Goodenough School

Posted on November 30, 2010 by sputterpub

When I was 59 and paying half attention to a news clip about the failure of our schools, I heard an interviewee comment, in passing, that of course every parent wants the best possible education for his or her kid. … Continue reading →

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Halloween

Posted on November 29, 2010 by sputterpub

   When I was 12 I wore my most ambitious Halloween costume, and it took no great skill to create. It was the October 31 of 7th grade, and my friend Gwennie Cebulski and I went as a pair of … Continue reading →

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Life Savers

Posted on November 26, 2010 by sputterpub

  When I was around 8, I acquired my own roll of Life Savers. My father had carried them around as long as I could remember. It wasn’t a daily ritual or anything regular like that; I just recall that now … Continue reading →

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The Incident with the Carving Knife

Posted on November 25, 2010 by sputterpub

When I was 11 or maybe 12, at a family dinner that was probably Thanksgiving, I engaged in a dangerous act of safety. It creeps me out to this day, just like imagining that the bannister down which I’m sliding … Continue reading →

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Immigration

Posted on November 24, 2010 by sputterpub

When I was 41, I met a birthday buddy. He was born exactly three years before I, and we were so alike it seemed a point for astrology. Until I got to know him better. There were similarities, sure, and … Continue reading →

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