Category Archives: Cognition

Neurodiverity

Posted on November 24, 2023 by sputterpub

The autism spectrum appears to be wide –more nuanced than visible light.While some demarcations are identifiedI doubt that the shrinks have it right. When Sally said neurodivergent’s the word,I think Siggy tossed in his grave,and Carl’s ghost suggested the notion’s … Continue reading →

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Punch-Drunk Policies

Posted on November 22, 2023 by sputterpub

Some people favor personalityand others espouse policies instead.“I hate French food,” a fool once said to me,and twice I’ve heard acquaintances declarethat they won’t read a novel if they seethe movie adaptation first, as ifboth treatments have the same capacity.There’s … Continue reading →

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Philomathy

Posted on November 21, 2023 by sputterpub

“Sapiosexual” she voiced to me,when I said I’m turned on by learning, butI looked it up and found that, technically,her term denotes attraction to a brainabove the norm. But let’s speak honestly –alone or not, I thrill to new ideas.It’s … Continue reading →

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Tunnel Vision

Posted on November 5, 2023 by sputterpub

He’s worked now for a quarter centuryrepairing locks and understanding keys.His focus trained on home security,he doesn’t make allowance for the easeof safety on the bus. He cannot seea walk without his bear-spray expertise.Like retailers who claim most shoppers steal,this … Continue reading →

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Mechanical Dreams

Posted on November 2, 2023 by sputterpub

The dreams I screened last night contained machines:a washer (twice), an elevator, car,and telephones. I don’t know what it means,for nothing broke and no one went too far.They seemed vignettes of ordinary scenes,myself as witness or the active star.My sleep … Continue reading →

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Describing My Unease

Posted on October 25, 2023 by sputterpub

Describing my unease by telephone,despite the cellular efficiencies,reduces plaintive murmurs to a drone,describing my unease. It’s not enough to bring me to my knees.I wouldn’t sob or cry or even moan,but talking doesn’t yield true empathies. No matter what size … Continue reading →

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Spat

Posted on October 17, 2023 by sputterpub

Prepared to disagree with me again,it still annoys but doesn’t cause me grief.I gather facts and cogitate, and whenI speak you say that isn’t your belief,as if it’s faith that has to form your chiefposition. But I’ve seen you comprehendnear … Continue reading →

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Careless Words

Posted on September 13, 2023 by sputterpub

When you hear hurtful words, they may be true,in which case you might heed and thereby learn,or else they’re not and thus your point of viewcan shift, indicting speaker. You can turnaway then from the fool insulting you,and let that … Continue reading →

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Unseen

Posted on September 5, 2023 by sputterpub

I long to know the reason we’re all here.I recollect that as my lasting goal.As far as I remember, it was clear –the question bloomed and never left my soul.I set myself to plumb the depth of me,eschewing all delusion … Continue reading →

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Please Hang Up

Posted on September 1, 2023 by sputterpub

I noticed the unnoticed in my youth –my friends and neighbors often failed to seethe world around themselves. But here’s the truth –the situation’s worsened drastically.No doubt the Web and brain plasticityhave changed those minds – distractive in all ways,inducing … Continue reading →

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