Category Archives: Family

Sunday

Posted on August 11, 2024 by sputterpub

There’s probably a puzzle we can solve,a pose to stretch the muscles we’ll soon use.I think I’m game for what does not involveattention to the headlines in the news.Avoiding politics and sports, I chooseto kiss the carpet and inhale some … Continue reading →

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Fourcast

Posted on August 10, 2024 by sputterpub

The image on the forecast is a cloud,but I see streaks of blue at 7:10,and I hear moods emerging from the shroudof tumbled sheets and fitful dreams again.The best here battle grumpiness – young mentoo short on friends, a woman … Continue reading →

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Reaping the Doldrums

Posted on August 8, 2024 by sputterpub

Warned off a week ago, I didn’t needreminding of her cold fragility.She’s only 42 and stressed indeed,but compounding the pain, it seems to me,is lack of confidence, imposter-seedthat’s born of college-prep precosity.Participation medals lack all brilliance,and tragically retarded her resilience.

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#13

Posted on August 7, 2024 by sputterpub

Eight days ago a new campaign began.Some kids of mine launched add-ons to their game.We watched from 8 a.m. The tally ranup quickly and we high-fived with the samesincerity through messaging as canin RT be. The thrill by other nameis … Continue reading →

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Bad Family

Posted on July 31, 2024 by sputterpub

Imagine Mom abed at 70,a drinker all her life and smoking still,who spoiled both her kids, so presentlyone’s slowly dying and the other willa little later, yes, but all can seethe path is clear for alcohol to kill.Each one’s alone … Continue reading →

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Moderating L & K

Posted on July 30, 2024 by sputterpub

While this one lacks self-confidenceand that one’s is extreme,I hope my own is in a healthy state.They neither want intelligence,they’ve ample self-esteem,but I’d have each attempt to modulate. Then L would not apologizefor doing no one wrong,and K might manifest … Continue reading →

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If Only

Posted on July 25, 2024 by sputterpub

If only one could engineer a bitof self-esteem for complicated youth.It’s like a magic feather, amulet,or token from a fortune-teller’s booth,encouraging all flights appropriate.I’d lend the recipe, but here’s the truth –you’d better try to open, to achievethe grace that … Continue reading →

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A Worry Break

Posted on July 19, 2024 by sputterpub

It isn’t that I worry activelyabout my kids – they grew up long ago.But as I survey life, the qualityof their experience – their jobs and health,their moods, their challenges with family –is part of what I reckon every day.This … Continue reading →

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Avo-Challah

Posted on July 16, 2024 by sputterpub

A tide of challah-making has besetthe families I foisted on the world.Inspired by late hate, one kid has lether mind expand her heritage, and hurledherself full-tilt. A month ago I madethe first, on Friday kneading, punching down.She joined for shape … Continue reading →

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Like Minds

Posted on July 15, 2024 by sputterpub

I understand the satisfaction feltin ordering the playing cards from handto winning solitaire. I watch. I melt.I understand. He’s 5 years old, and softly he’ll demandno auto-finish. From the moment dealthe wants array the way the maker planned. He hosts … Continue reading →

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