Category Archives: Aging

Temporary Immunity

Posted on November 20, 2025 by sputterpub

Some friends complain of brain fog now and then.I must admit I don’t know what they mean.My only reference to that state was whenI long ago gave up the nicotine(the feeling: dull but brief and in between –a hard-to-focus view … Continue reading →

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Stamina

Posted on November 18, 2025 by sputterpub

I haven’t taken many supplements.I honored definition of the word,and tried to view with some intelligencethe real, instead of what I broadly heard.But lately when I check with diligencemy symptoms, I conclude it is absurdto not attempt increase of energy.I … Continue reading →

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Change Confusion Contentment

Posted on November 17, 2025 by sputterpub

I learned with sadness she’s again unwell.We wouldn’t meet for lunch or see the play.I texted three with offers, but could tellit wasn’t how I wished to spend the day.I needed quiet, and could not compelmyself to sit all afternoon … Continue reading →

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Who, Me?

Posted on November 15, 2025 by sputterpub

Three people whom I love but criticize,have lately seemed improved. I’ve been impressedwith elder patience, peerage in my eyesless testy, and the younger one unstressedby daily perturbation. Is it true?Have three of three self-modified somehow?Or is this a mirage in … Continue reading →

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Slowly Gently

Posted on November 14, 2025 by sputterpub

Self-inventory yesterday revealeda shoulder tweak, a twinge in my left knee,a tender hip that couldn’t be concealedas I began to walk. So cautiouslyI sat as solitaire and coffee healedof my complaining joints two out of three.I searched for gentle yoga … Continue reading →

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Monday Medley

Posted on November 10, 2025 by sputterpub

Aware tomorrow’s full from dawn to night,and glad I walked my errands yesterday,I’ll fill with words and food and bath the light:prepare some posts and meals, and scrape awayold skin from face and dander from my gray.I’ll dress in sweats, … Continue reading →

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For Why

Posted on November 8, 2025 by sputterpub

As often as at dawn I feel my years,and near-conclude I’ll nest at home all day,my body after time and coffee veersto stationary bike. Then yoga’s swaybetakes me, and intention soft-appearsto put on shoes and travel. While awayI gather hugs … Continue reading →

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Morning Write About Night

Posted on November 7, 2025 by sputterpub

Becoming more diurnal every year,I’m up at dawn and comatose by nine.Accomplishing all morning, then I veerto lassitude by 2 pm, my spineand brain to recess aimed. And that’s been finea decade, but I’m contemplating change –tonight I’ll write and … Continue reading →

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No Lunch

Posted on November 6, 2025 by sputterpub

The highlight of today I thought would bea lunch date with a friend, a mile away.I set out walking thinking I would seeher face and taste good food and we’d relaythe latest news on hormones, bones and knee.But then I … Continue reading →

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Dismalady

Posted on October 27, 2025 by sputterpub

Why stay alive when nothing prospers you?When you’re no longer able to disperseyour energy in mundane tasks you threwupon your list; or pluck from out your pursethe coins you sought to save to spend on few;when you engage refusal and … Continue reading →

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