Category Archives: Family

Old Timer

Posted on July 24, 2026 by sputterpub

Among descendants, there are issues now.One has a mystery disease of eye.Another seems amnesiac on howto handle money, budget, or applyparental strategy. A third won’t trya path to health without a doctor’s fix.I turn to pruning plants and prose, and … Continue reading →

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Marital Narrative Roundel

Posted on July 17, 2026 by sputterpub

So do I dare present this piece of workto him, to read and ponder? Is it fair?I plumbed my recall, inking like a clerk.So do I dare? I stripped away the fluff and didn’t sparemy ego, or the father’s rolling … Continue reading →

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Yoga Hunt

Posted on July 13, 2026 by sputterpub

My yoga mentor’s dealing with a fiveyear old right now, and for today she saidthat Going on a Bear Hunt will reviveme some, and so I started it insteadof videos for older folk. Now I’vea favorite book replaying in my … Continue reading →

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Rough Draft

Posted on July 12, 2026 by sputterpub

Determined to objectively describea union that engendered both of you,I won’t exaggerate. A diatribeis furthest from intent to tell it true.Attempts to justify each act, imbuethe character with motive, justifyour ways and represent each point of viewresults in complicating both. … Continue reading →

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The Day Before Tomorrow

Posted on July 8, 2026 by sputterpub

Eight years ago their future flipped to grim,and indications swerved from cheer to drear.Survival was a staggered path for him,and her defense was blocking thoughts that veerto future – thorny, edged with fall and fear.The road ahead was grievous, and … Continue reading →

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Imag(in)ing

Posted on July 7, 2026 by sputterpub

He tests as neurotypical, and hatesthe last three syllables. The fellow claimsextraordinary status, calibratesresponses and collects eccentric names.He says he always tried to fan the flamesrebellion sparks, to spike how he appeared.Affecting roles, attempting shock – all gamesunwarranted if he … Continue reading →

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Money Stuff

Posted on July 6, 2026 by sputterpub

Demolishing at least a hill of debtproduces unignorable debris.I hope the observation won’t upsetyou, but it spurs accountability.You’re excellent with spreadsheets – don’t forgetone hundred cents amounts to currency.I say begin a budget. It will yieldthe questions you must answer … Continue reading →

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How Could You Know?

Posted on July 5, 2026 by sputterpub

How could you know the me of 23to 33? I felt those seasons flow,but if I spoke you weren’t heeding me.How could you know? We seldom argue, but I felt the blowI heard you blurt with anger recently.My ears and … Continue reading →

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Memorial

Posted on June 28, 2026 by sputterpub

On Father’s Day, the widow let him knowhis dad’s memorial event would bein two months’ time. This family will goto Helena by rail and road, to seesome relatives and friends put on a showof music set to mark in memorythe … Continue reading →

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Stress Address

Posted on June 27, 2026 by sputterpub

I heard about the lingering effectfrom recent illness – belly cramps and worse.An intermittent pain. I don’t detecta cause and I’m not qualified to nurse,but now I’m here I see, and I expectit may be feeling fighting a submerse.An anecdote … Continue reading →

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