Category Archives: Family

Afternoon Baking

Posted on August 17, 2026 by sputterpub

I’m not sure that they loved the end result –my rugelach is rich instead of sweet,appealing more to taste that’s grown adult.But kneading dough together was a treat,their cream cheese butter fingers almost neat,their questions and their consciousness employed.The parents … Continue reading →

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Elusion

Posted on August 15, 2026 by sputterpub

It’s probable that I have ducked his cold.I saw him three days after symptoms reared.I didn’t wear a mask but didn’t holdhim in a sibling hug, and when he nearedI tried to sit at distance. I controlledaffection but concern of … Continue reading →

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Obviation

Posted on August 4, 2026 by sputterpub

Remembering how much my brother’s feetrepelled me, as I watch the grandkids spurna sibling’s trespass on their space – discretein limits – it’s not difficult to turnto evolution’s rule. We’d risk effetemutation if we interbred. We learnwith moody pheromones to … Continue reading →

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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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