Category Archives: Health

Erring

Posted on November 16, 2022 by sputterpub

First I wrote with ink that smeared.Next I got the sample wet.Rattled then, I poked instead of scraped.Looking back, my work appearedincorrect as it could get.Striking out, I hope my errs escaped.

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Medical Follow-Up

Posted on November 14, 2022 by sputterpub

I’m trying for compliance, but my callto book that screening test was put on hold.I bided till invited, after allof 14 minutes. Then the robot toldme leave a message and I’ll be enrolledin patient lists they missed, and I will … Continue reading →

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Book List

Posted on November 11, 2022 by sputterpub

My doctor recommended Elderhood.I purchased it and started right away.So far (at 10%) it’s very good –well-written and informative, I say.It mentions yet another book I maybe reading soon, for good of brain and bod.I never heard of it till … Continue reading →

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In My Head

Posted on November 6, 2022 by sputterpub

I hope it’s just some pollen-triggered phlegm,an allergy response in throat and head,and not a symptom, felt at 3 a.m.,that I’ve a cold developing. I dreadthe complications rhinovirus-led –bronchitis, narrowed airway, weariness.I’m recently too often in my bed –today the … Continue reading →

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These Old Bones

Posted on October 26, 2022 by sputterpub

Restarting yoga after 17 days resting, testing to recovery, I understand the practice more, and mean to focus my intention with each breath. I took the floor right after some caffeine and poetry, and relished every pose. Although I’m not … Continue reading →

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Well Again

Posted on October 25, 2022 by sputterpub

Now I declare I’m back. I’ve tested thrice the last six days — each time was negative. I didn’t pay a heavy Covid price: my lungs were spared; the fever didn’t give me worse than weary feeling, almost nice. It … Continue reading →

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Octad

Posted on October 24, 2022 by sputterpub

I’m trying not to think ahead too much — indeed that habit only makes me fret. While thoughtfulness is fine, I need to clutch the Covid lesson, so I don’t forget to live each day in present tense, and let … Continue reading →

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Lassitude

Posted on October 22, 2022 by sputterpub

I’m feeling bland and somewhat out of sorts. Recovered now, I do not understand. I’m like a gem that’s really made of quartz. I’m feeling bland. My health improves; I ought to put my hand to tasks deferred, and yet … Continue reading →

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Slow Return

Posted on October 19, 2022 by sputterpub

Resuming regular activities by increments, because it’s been 10 days, I’m tentative, and anyhow I’ll please supporting individuals in ways that may not constitute necessities, but I won’t agitate for my old plays. For now indulging in sweet gratitude, I’ll … Continue reading →

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Roseality

Posted on October 18, 2022 by sputterpub

With baby steps we’re starting to improve. The work in front gets closer to its end, and snags encountered by the last to move onto this property of late amend. Undoubtedly the list will never end, but here’s a Covid … Continue reading →

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