Category Archives: Health

For Why

Posted on November 8, 2025 by sputterpub

As often as at dawn I feel my years,and near-conclude I’ll nest at home all day,my body after time and coffee veersto stationary bike. Then yoga’s swaybetakes me, and intention soft-appearsto put on shoes and travel. While awayI gather hugs … Continue reading →

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No Lunch

Posted on November 6, 2025 by sputterpub

The highlight of today I thought would bea lunch date with a friend, a mile away.I set out walking thinking I would seeher face and taste good food and we’d relaythe latest news on hormones, bones and knee.But then I … Continue reading →

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Unfree Friday

Posted on October 25, 2025 by sputterpub

From half past dawn till nearly noon, the peacewas fractured by responsibility.The tones of power washing didn’t cease,and every pane was polished visibly.The next event did nothing to decreasethe obligations – scheduled dentistryis necessary but uncomfortable.With costly elements, my plate … Continue reading →

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Medi-Tation

Posted on October 23, 2025 by sputterpub

Well more than once, a doctor’s looked and saida minor issue won’t heal on its own.“You’ll have to see a specialist instead.”But I’m forever lazy with the phone.What could it hurt, to talk to blood and boneor better, my immune … Continue reading →

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A Walk to the Doc

Posted on October 17, 2025 by sputterpub

I didn’t want the visit, but the shouldresounded till I booked the yearly scan(I aim to spend these seasons feeling goodif possible, so I’ve a gentle planto catch the weaks before they’re fails, and spanthe acts with exercise and healthy … Continue reading →

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Downside

Posted on October 8, 2025 by sputterpub

A consequence of immortality?Surviving all the cousins and the peers.Enduring chronic solitude may bea circumstance unworthy of more years.Likewise, maintaining health as dotage nearsproduces loneliness, when all aroundcompanions bend, forget, lose eyes and ears.But if I’ve other paths they are … Continue reading →

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Memorandum

Posted on October 7, 2025 by sputterpub

I’ve reached a stage when nothing feels as goodas comfort in my body. That may bethe case because I’ve long embraced the shouldof heart, and worked my brain incessantly,so guilty conscience doesn’t trouble me –regret’s a stranger to my peace … Continue reading →

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Owie Wowie

Posted on September 27, 2025 by sputterpub

I doubt it was the pipeline yesterday;we hiked that metal grate with lengthened stride.It must have been the morning lunge and sway,from warrior to grounding knee. I sighedbut still I carried on with postured pride;it seemed as if I could … Continue reading →

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Ministering to a Middle-Aged Son

Posted on September 23, 2025 by sputterpub

Post-surgical and feeling little pain(discomfort in his posture probably,exceeded by relief that in the mainit went so well he knows that he will besoon able to resume activity),and disinhibited by poppy’s kin,he speaks his mind and closely questions meon matters … Continue reading →

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Gas Powered Steps

Posted on September 10, 2025 by sputterpub

In years the span’s exceeding 55, since I first felt the agony of gas. And from that time, I’ve managed to survive a few attacks until the toxic pass occurred. In general, I seem to thrive — I’m comforted the … Continue reading →

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