Category Archives: Health

Institutional

Posted on September 30, 2024 by sputterpub

A house behind a gate, with screens and locks,and information screened on screens displayed,suggests household security but mocksreality. As ever, I will tradesuch gimmicks for the features well-conveyedby walking under trees, inhaling airoutside the bounds of institution’s grade.Of earth’s diversity … Continue reading →

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Circumambulating

Posted on September 29, 2024 by sputterpub

We managed every day to walk outsidebeneath some green or into river breeze:some pictures shot; a plant identified(clematis with a beard); our hips and kneeswell exercised; our talking less decreesthan observations, diligent and fair.There were complaints, of course, among the … Continue reading →

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Staying Down

Posted on September 19, 2024 by sputterpub

I’ve recently been spending time amongacquaintances who aren’t doing well.I’m sorry, but I try to hold my tongue,show sympathy, and don’t attempt to tellthem they could stretch their necks and breathe a spellof self-esteem and -care that’s nourishing.I’ve seen their … Continue reading →

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The Bite

Posted on September 10, 2024 by sputterpub

Some creature must have targeted my wrist.I noticed nearly 14 days agoa quarter-size of redness. Something kissedthat didn’t feel mosquito-ish. I knowit might have been a spider. They insiston thriving here this time of year. The showof red diminishes with … Continue reading →

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Setting a Low Bar

Posted on September 5, 2024 by sputterpub

The ℞ for today is laying low –my hips are tight; my shoulders now complain.My stamina for walking says to slowit down, and here’s a Thursday to refrainfrom any extra effort. I’ll regainmy vigor soon – right now I’ll give … Continue reading →

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Through a Lens Diagnostic

Posted on August 31, 2024 by sputterpub

“There’s something wrong – he isn’t strong – confronted by a choice,he can’t pick toys – there’s too much noise inside, that saps his voice.He’s only 3, but don’t you see – my boy’s a special case.Autism’s name is how … Continue reading →

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Me and the Spider

Posted on August 29, 2024 by sputterpub

Again surprised at sensitivityfrom muscles I thought I’d well exercised…I chased a spider. Now I get to beagain surprised. She scurried on my sheet. I recognizedher leggy form and smashed her fatally.Today my quadriceps are compromised. I move with stiffness; … Continue reading →

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On the Threshold of Wisdom

Posted on August 26, 2024 by sputterpub

I’m trying when I transit through a doorto whisper to myself encouragement.My kid says stepping on another floorcan reset active memory. I’m benttoday on bending better, and what’s more,I’m not averse to stretching my extent.It’s worth a week’s attempt. It’s … Continue reading →

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Dundasana

Posted on August 25, 2024 by sputterpub

A spine’s a stick but mine feels petrified,unlimber in the lumbar, and the neckresists smooth move like it’s solidified –the top and bottom of my rod’s a wreck.I’m tired of the cautions I have triedbut not about to quit them. … Continue reading →

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View from a Bus Stop

Posted on August 23, 2024 by sputterpub

Too bad the bus is 16 minutes out,but walking doesn’t seem advised to do –this pain at base of spine is not a shout,but whispers so persistently I’m throughwith further ambulation. And it’s truethis bench is nice and so’s the … Continue reading →

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