Category Archives: Health

Self-Injuries

Posted on June 15, 2026 by sputterpub

I stabbed my index finger with a nail.A fingernail. I can’t believe I didthis harm with such an unintended flail –I only set about to pop a lidand snack on peanuts. Fragile’s grown to frail,my skin as thin as tissue … Continue reading →

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Minor Medical Misery

Posted on June 9, 2026 by sputterpub

I knew exams would be a challenge, soI pre-rewarded yesterday: a mealcomprising food and friendship – eating slowand talking fast – was just my kind of deal.I have to sacrifice this morning’s glowto eye exam – those drops have no … Continue reading →

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Appeerances

Posted on May 30, 2026 by sputterpub

Although I don’t sleep well, and I’m now coldin 70 degrees, without the sun,and seem to bruise if breeze attacks my holdon keys or bottle-tops, I am not done.My skin is crepe-like creased – I know I’m old,yet I’ve but … Continue reading →

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Requiem

Posted on May 29, 2026 by sputterpub

Another member of the familyexpired yesterday. We weren’t closeexcept in age – some years past 70 –related through our kids. She lost her mindbefore she gave up functionality,but even that forsook her over time.It’s been two years since she’d remember … Continue reading →

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ICU Review

Posted on May 28, 2026 by sputterpub

It seems a bit like being born again,surviving staying in the ICU.You’re patiently immobile, even whenyou’re conscious – you are helpless, and it’s trueyour favorite items will be oxygenand fluids. You may have a point of view,but after the experience, … Continue reading →

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First House

Posted on May 23, 2026 by sputterpub

Enduring 90 minutes medically,when 20 would have served all issues well,I left the place a grateful escapeefrom patient posture and attempted sellof medicines no doctor can compel.Full happy to be ambulating fast,I took the route by where I used to … Continue reading →

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The Isthmus of Me

Posted on May 20, 2026 by sputterpub

Surveying daily my anatomywhile meditating, as I’m wont to do,I focus extra on the parts of methat evidence more wear. So in my view(internal, eyeless), visibilityis centered cervically – the avenueof neck and throat, esophagus and gland,of my attention makes … Continue reading →

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Hot Water

Posted on May 12, 2026 by sputterpub

I had to fast to satisfy a lab.Not even morning coffee was okay.Accepting that (it’s rare), I didn’t crab;I sipped hot water substitute today.But leaving early was the harder play,without the time to meditate or write.I put good obligations on … Continue reading →

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Her Left Shoulder

Posted on April 24, 2026 by sputterpub

Arthritis in her shoulder on the leftis causing chronic pain the doctors treatwith shots of cortisone for now, but cleftis the prognosis – time may soon defeatthe steroid – surgery is probable.For now, she’s lifting less and often seeksaccommodation. Getting … Continue reading →

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Heart and Soles (An Exhortation)

Posted on April 19, 2026 by sputterpub

Do you have time? Does he or she? Do they?The answer from us all is yes, we do.No longer are we bored like kids, the waywe were when days were long. Although it’s trueour phones are ever beckoning our view(there … Continue reading →

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