Category Archives: Family

Exposure

Posted on June 3, 2022 by sputterpub

We walked last night into our mother’s placeand saw her on the couch – she’s 96and usually upon her feet. Her facelooked pallid, tired. As we hugged and kissedher stooping over she announced a caseof Covid, in acquaintance from her … Continue reading →

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Saying Goodbye to Cable

Posted on June 1, 2022 by sputterpub

I’ve paid for cable TV 30 years,and all my life I’ve used a landline phone.And as for Comcast Internet, it nearsabout as long as cable in my home.It’s primitive, I know, but many peersare likewise habit- and nostalgia-prone.My son stepped … Continue reading →

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Water Balloons

Posted on May 31, 2022 by sputterpub

The question asked – What quantity of youis water? I expected it was much.But 61%? Turns out it’s true,of humans fully grown. A baby’s sucha budding creature, full of life and new,perfection-plump and cushiony to touch,she may be fluid 96%.(I … Continue reading →

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Feeling Yesterday

Posted on May 23, 2022 by sputterpub

I felt fantastic yesterday, as soonas I returned from overnight with kids.I walked into my place at nearly noon,unpacked my little bag, and met my sibsto visit Mom and lunch with cousins missedfor two pandemic years. My appetitereceived good food, … Continue reading →

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Frankism

Posted on May 20, 2022 by sputterpub

“Let me be frank,” our father used to state.Or “I’ll be frank with you.” We smile/groaned.For though a candid man, his natal fatewas carrying the word as name. Intonedright after that was when he often taughtus how to care for … Continue reading →

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A Day Off

Posted on May 18, 2022 by sputterpub

My customary Wednesday’s somewhat tough.I have to leave too early for my taste.I’d rather do my exercise and stuffinvolving puzzles, yet I must commuteto love and care for one I won’t rebuff.But she and hers are hunkering alonetoday, exposed of … Continue reading →

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‘Rona Redux

Posted on May 17, 2022 by sputterpub

The former nanny babysat last week.She’s trusted but there may have been a lapse.She wasn’t feeling perfect, didn’t seeka test except at home (they’re known for gaps).That evening took her to the hospital.The ER staff found out the causativewas kidney … Continue reading →

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Avo Bath

Posted on May 14, 2022 by sputterpub

There was no actual calamity –a canceled train one way, and coming back,computers down and signs no one could see,while in between my sleep was short and slack.I witnessed toddler tears, frustrated glee,and tired parents’ optimism black.I made it home. … Continue reading →

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Mama Don’t Praise

Posted on May 13, 2022 by sputterpub

My brother gave up cigarettes at last.He’s over 60, overweight, in needof exercise, and feeling it. He’s pastexcuse and now he wants his breathing freed.He proudly told our mother he’d succeed.If she knows how to nurture, she forgot,responding “Yeah, but … Continue reading →

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Potential Energy

Posted on May 11, 2022 by sputterpub

Perhaps it’s untimely to counsel you now,but I can’t suppress my emotions.You’re full middle-aged, and of course you know howto live – you don’t need any notionsfrom mother or father – not even from spouse –each may be a foe … Continue reading →

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