Category Archives: Health

Chatty Local on Wheels

Posted on December 10, 2025 by sputterpub

Of what she needs I waiting overhear –a walker with a seat. Then she dividesher Reese’s Pieces with employees near,while sharing news collected from her rides.She parks her chair on carpet, and it’s clearshe likes to talk. Her presence here … Continue reading →

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Tele-Med

Posted on November 27, 2025 by sputterpub

It’s Tele-Med today that’s crimping me.My morning’s crowded but it could be worse.I must reallocate my energybut I’m at home, and I can pen this versewhile biding for the dialogue-to-be.I tense in offices awaiting nurseor doctor – here I’ve got … Continue reading →

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No Thanks

Posted on November 25, 2025 by sputterpub

“No thank you; I’d just rather stay inside,and hammer out two emails.” I don’t guessthat’s honest but he’s used to veering wideto ratify his sedentariness.I’m sorry (no apology implied,but rather an affectionate distress).It wasn’t for his company I asked,but I … Continue reading →

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Overlook

Posted on November 24, 2025 by sputterpub

I doubt my days are numbered, even now,but sometimes I assemble sundry fears –not catastrophic, but a lowered how,diminished why, enfeebled what appears.Fatigue encroaches and a pallor nears,and though I don’t detect a plummet yet,it may be life is numbering … Continue reading →

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Stamina

Posted on November 18, 2025 by sputterpub

I haven’t taken many supplements.I honored definition of the word,and tried to view with some intelligencethe real, instead of what I broadly heard.But lately when I check with diligencemy symptoms, I conclude it is absurdto not attempt increase of energy.I … Continue reading →

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Change Confusion Contentment

Posted on November 17, 2025 by sputterpub

I learned with sadness she’s again unwell.We wouldn’t meet for lunch or see the play.I texted three with offers, but could tellit wasn’t how I wished to spend the day.I needed quiet, and could not compelmyself to sit all afternoon … Continue reading →

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Slowly Gently

Posted on November 14, 2025 by sputterpub

Self-inventory yesterday revealeda shoulder tweak, a twinge in my left knee,a tender hip that couldn’t be concealedas I began to walk. So cautiouslyI sat as solitaire and coffee healedof my complaining joints two out of three.I searched for gentle yoga … Continue reading →

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Monday Medley

Posted on November 10, 2025 by sputterpub

Aware tomorrow’s full from dawn to night,and glad I walked my errands yesterday,I’ll fill with words and food and bath the light:prepare some posts and meals, and scrape awayold skin from face and dander from my gray.I’ll dress in sweats, … Continue reading →

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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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