Category Archives: Aging

Hangover

Posted on June 23, 2026 by sputterpub

The lesson lasting from a lavish mealis I’m too old to eat and drink so much.It entered easily, with great appeal,but exit isn’t graceful, and the touchof indigestion, borne with gas, is suchthat I will make an effort to recallthis … Continue reading →

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Lesson Learning

Posted on June 17, 2026 by sputterpub

The lesson from self-injuries last week,that’s reinforced as I take days to heal,is all about developing techniqueto slow my speed ingesting any meal,and with deliberate pace let acts unreel.Okay to walk as fast as is my wontwhen I set forth … Continue reading →

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Base Thirteen

Posted on June 16, 2026 by sputterpub

My stress relief when I was 17was solitaire, with cards, of course alone.Repeated shuffles, deals and decks my scene,for this was long before iPad or -Phone.My mind would range untethered while I played.My worries would abate; ideas arose.My fingers moved … Continue reading →

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Self-Injuries

Posted on June 15, 2026 by sputterpub

I stabbed my index finger with a nail.A fingernail. I can’t believe I didthis harm with such an unintended flail –I only set about to pop a lidand snack on peanuts. Fragile’s grown to frail,my skin as thin as tissue … Continue reading →

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Harassment

Posted on June 14, 2026 by sputterpub

I understand I can’t live in the past –all protocols are digital and wide(but shallow). Algorithmic lists are vast,and poorly paid employees can’t decide.But lately I feel prodded and harassedwith emails, passwords, policies suppliedby institutions claiming they protect me –intrusive … Continue reading →

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Garden Clutter

Posted on June 12, 2026 by sputterpub

I share the garden with the sweetest slobs.They’re young, and inattentive to the yard.Considering their studies as their jobs,they never weed or prune. It isn’t hardto notice, but at 23 what mobsthe brain, what looms to populate the cardis radiating … Continue reading →

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The AQ Test

Posted on June 11, 2026 by sputterpub

My kids, my sibs, some grandkids took the quiz.And I was shocked to learn my score appearedmore high than even I expected. ‘Tissupport for how I’ve always sported weird.No treatment’s needed, but reactions fizzin me – some locks of social … Continue reading →

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Minor Medical Misery

Posted on June 9, 2026 by sputterpub

I knew exams would be a challenge, soI pre-rewarded yesterday: a mealcomprising food and friendship – eating slowand talking fast – was just my kind of deal.I have to sacrifice this morning’s glowto eye exam – those drops have no … Continue reading →

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Surprises

Posted on June 6, 2026 by sputterpub

A weak back, brittle bones, and gum diseaseall constitute amazements as I age.I wasn’t predisposed to maladiesof mouth or spine, according to the gaugethat served me otherwise. I thought I knewmy body like I understand my mind.But looking at conditions … Continue reading →

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3 AM

Posted on June 4, 2026 by sputterpub

It isn’t perfect here, although it’s good.The atmosphere’s not dark enough at night.So much illuminates the neighborhood,the view’s not midnight-blue through my skylight.At 3 a.m. no stars beguile my sight;I probably could read without a lamp.An eyemask doesn’t suit – … Continue reading →

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