Category Archives: Family

Iris Seeds

Posted on May 10, 2022 by sputterpub

I planted iris seeds. Now will they grow?I understand that rhizomes are the waythey’re propagated mostly, but I knowit’s possible, or so the experts say,to let seeds germinate a month or so,protected from conditions that decay.They reproduce in nature from … Continue reading →

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The Childproof Cap

Posted on May 8, 2022 by sputterpub

It isn’t just the way my fingers bruise –the slightest bump will mark my skin – a keythat’s stubborn twisting will abuse –but too I note their strength abandons me.I’ve trouble turning caps. So please excusemy teaching what he wasn’t … Continue reading →

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The Weakest Housekeeping Link

Posted on May 7, 2022 by sputterpub

He hated clutter as a young adult.He only kept the necessary then.But soon he fell in love, and the resultaffected him of course. Soon after whenthey married and he tried to keep things nice,he learned his partner differed in regardto … Continue reading →

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Travel Pix

Posted on May 1, 2022 by sputterpub

Outside the bike shop, waiting in the car,digesting lunch I gladly paid to eat(while visiting, 500 miles faraway, where loved ones live and snacks are sweet),I gazed at scenes unlike the sights my streetaffords: a different cityscape than home.I ventured … Continue reading →

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Usurping Authority

Posted on April 19, 2022 by sputterpub

The father told the son “Remove your hood,”and I believe my visage disagreed,so I’m the one admonished. I’m no good –usurping Dad’s authority, indeed!Another Pop another time decreeda bedtime story done (at quarter length).Then I was warned I’d best not … Continue reading →

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Web Stats

Posted on April 16, 2022 by sputterpub

They broke the news to me like it was smart –no bunk beds would be purchased for the roomthe kids will share. They thought they’d done their partby research on the Web. They both assumethe stats are worthy guides, but … Continue reading →

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Recollection Reservation

Posted on April 12, 2022 by sputterpub

I used to reminisce about the waymy father taught me car mechanics – gears,controlling skids and double-clutching, playwith points, Bernoulli’s work. First born, three yearsbefore the son, I stopped those tales today.From talking with my brother, it appearshe treasures memories … Continue reading →

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The Blacker Sheep

Posted on April 9, 2022 by sputterpub

I bought her bad PR myself. I deemedI was the oddity in family.Though she rebutted “weird,” I flounced and screamedmy attitudes of nonconformity.Original but fit, I never dreamedit was herself who differed. Only shedisfavored jokes and exercise and song.I wasn’t … Continue reading →

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Good Reading

Posted on April 8, 2022 by sputterpub

So finally I got my girl to readthe first and perfect novel in our tongue.She’s still enough to get it now – her needfor flash and shock-and-awe has sunk amongthe care for kids and health and age’s bleed.Appreciating wit and … Continue reading →

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Compatibility

Posted on April 7, 2022 by sputterpub

There is no common enemy betweena grandparent and children of a child.The middle generation isn’t mean,and Grandma may show other moods than mild.It’s more that old and young are not beguiledby job demands, by income’s heavy ask.We both know how … Continue reading →

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