Category Archives: Family

Suddenly Idle

Posted on November 18, 2022 by sputterpub

The family I visit twice a week,and overnight with Fridays, as a rule,announced a little trip. They’re off to seeksome fun – they’re taking time from work and school.That means I’ve no commute across the bay,no toddler tax upon my … Continue reading →

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Mothering a Grownup

Posted on November 13, 2022 by sputterpub

I didn’t ask him if he got the job.I knew he’d tell me when the news was good.And if it wasn’t, then I wouldn’t robhim of his cheerful mood. My mother would,and she’d excuse her question. She would fobit off … Continue reading →

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Residence Presence

Posted on November 12, 2022 by sputterpub

We had a lovely visit, but I longto be at home enjoying overcast.I didn’t eat enough – my hunger’s strong –and then I woke too early. I will fastanother 90 minutes, till I’m pastthe trolley, train, and bus I need … Continue reading →

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The Words I Said

Posted on November 10, 2022 by sputterpub

The words I said were for my bio book.I never meant to agitate your head.It’s not about your family; don’t brookthe words I said. Our sons are so attractive that we bred,they more than daughters get a second look,but that’s … Continue reading →

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Choosing

Posted on November 9, 2022 by sputterpub

I ride my stationary bike a lot.It used to be my daily exercise,but lately it’s like thrice a week. I’ve gothome yoga now and walking’s still my modeof transportation. Asking what I boughtor recommend for you, I can’t reply.The answer … Continue reading →

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Extended Nest Emptying

Posted on November 4, 2022 by sputterpub

I don’t remember sadness when the nestwas emptying – I had so much to do,there was no leisure for a heavy chest.The kids were old enough, and able too.I have some recollection of a fussI felt inside, when each was … Continue reading →

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Four Years Ago

Posted on October 31, 2022 by sputterpub

Four years ago, when tragedy befell, I flew to her support, and didn’t know a way to ease her pain or make him well. Four years ago. I simply stood beside her. I could show my love no other way. … Continue reading →

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Thankless Ranking

Posted on October 3, 2022 by sputterpub

I cherish your opinions more than most,until you tell me you evaluatethis guy as uber-smart, and also boastyour son to be ingenious. I can rateintelligence. I frightened both my folks.And teachers were a little awed by me.I grew to where … Continue reading →

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How Dare You?

Posted on October 2, 2022 by sputterpub

How dare you treat her like she’s making noise,who had a rare occasion to feel gleewith someone she six times a year enjoys,in walking talking and a drink or three.She gets few breaks from caring for you boys,so back off … Continue reading →

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What Did She Mean?

Posted on September 29, 2022 by sputterpub

“I know that’s valued in your family,”a friend observed when I described the scene.I’d asked a 5 year-old his strategyfor taking 7 units from 19.(He broke the puzzle down into its parts,and added 2 to 10.) What did she mean?Does … Continue reading →

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