Category Archives: Family

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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Birthday Musing

Posted on June 22, 2026 by sputterpub

My baby’s 44 years old this week.I’m happy we’re both healthy and alive,pursuing the peculiar goals we seek,amid the love of family. We thriveon upward-trending paths, in each techniqueapplied to learn yet more while we survive.If I’ve a prayer today, … Continue reading →

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Detour

Posted on June 18, 2026 by sputterpub

I’m nodding to unusual today.The rest of June and even some Julywill be irregular. Across the bayI won’t be much. I’ll pack a bag and fly.I’ll dine on different food and watch a playI hope to like. And maybe I’ll … 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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For the Boys

Posted on June 1, 2026 by sputterpub

Although my parents picked at me, and mockedmy oddities, and disciplined me first(I was the oldest), and were sometimes shockedor charmed the way I spoke, and thought I nursedmy shrimp as prized beyond how each enjoysa favorite, though for years … Continue reading →

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Requiem

Posted on May 29, 2026 by sputterpub

Another member of the familyexpired yesterday. We weren’t closeexcept in age – some years past 70 –related through our kids. She lost her mindbefore she gave up functionality,but even that forsook her over time.It’s been two years since she’d remember … Continue reading →

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Dismay Dues

Posted on May 27, 2026 by sputterpub

All three of us had narcissistic momswho gazed in mirrors more than at their girls.They blocked our feelings with their upraised palms,and teaching husband hunting, dropped no pearlsof useful wisdom. Each preferred her son,and deprecated women when they could.Transactional perspective … Continue reading →

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Emoji Text

Posted on May 13, 2026 by sputterpub

Last night he texted love to me alone.Until then all the chats were seen by three.He’s nine and really likes to use the phonehe got four months ago. Assuredlythe message lacks originality,but I’ll take love with melting gratitude.That’s why I … Continue reading →

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Me Day

Posted on May 10, 2026 by sputterpub

My parents used to scoff at Mother’s Day.“A Hallmark-started holiday,” said Dad.To Mom the date her mother died – dismayand grief uniting always made her sad.But I learn, from the way my kids conveytheir love and gratitude. This year I … Continue reading →

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