Category Archives: Health

Low Carb Pizza

Posted on March 24, 2021 by sputterpub

A day off (self-rewarded) with light rainoutside, invites me to experimentwith cooking, as a way to entertainmyself, but also to produce the scentof pizza I’ve been craving. My intentto venture out was stymied by the cold.I have good cheese and … Continue reading →

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Number 366

Posted on March 18, 2021 by sputterpub

So this is post three hundred sixty-six(I feared the lockdown might last several weeks).I didn’t know uncivil politicswould so beleaguer us the flu would thrive.I’m used to home, and though the mask constrictsmy wind, I’m walking outside anyway.While vaccination may … Continue reading →

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A Medical Catalog

Posted on March 17, 2021 by sputterpub

I got my second shot, but she did not –they took one look and her and said “Not now.”Her eyes were swollen shut, her skin was hot;her doctor doesn’t know the why or how. A client died of Covid – … Continue reading →

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Anniversary Villanelle

Posted on March 13, 2021 by sputterpub

When we began this fractious quarantine,I feared sequester might exceed three weeks.I never dreamed how plague would intervene. Our fate was like a busted trampoline –we tolerated broken springs and squeakswhen we began this fractious quarantine. Some fell and others … Continue reading →

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My Second Shot

Posted on March 12, 2021 by sputterpub

My second shot, I’m fortunate to write,was painless and no hassle to obtain.The venue wasn’t crowded and the chainof volunteers was organized and tight,directing us with smiles masked but bright,conducting an inoculation train –my second shot. My arm is sore, … Continue reading →

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Welcome

Posted on March 11, 2021 by sputterpub

I got my second shot a week ago –they say I may in 7 days proceedexploring more of what I used to knowlast year before the fear of flu appeared.Now I’m some time away from home, althoughI’m relatively comfortable right … Continue reading →

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Meditation/Medication

Posted on March 10, 2021 by sputterpub

I had a bout of strong anxietya month ago. I recognized the stress,although at first I worried I might beabout to have a stroke. I was a messand then resolved attempting to relax:to slow my breath and strengthen my exhale.I … Continue reading →

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It’s Still Too Soon

Posted on March 9, 2021 by sputterpub

It’s still too soon to socialize with youin person – we must manage via phone.That second shot we get this week is knownto carry strong protection – that seems true –but we are told to let its power brewanother fortnight … Continue reading →

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Repetition

Posted on March 4, 2021 by sputterpub

It’s known if monkey see, then monkey do.That’s how small apes and babies learn to be.So watch yourself – your boy is watching you. You act like you expect your words, if true,to be the way he learns. But don’t … Continue reading →

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A Better Spring

Posted on March 3, 2021 by sputterpub

A better spring than last year is in storefor us – I feel it in my bones and heart.Twelve months ago, we didn’t dream the startof lockdown would produce uncivil war. We didn’t know the senate we’d abhor,the hate we’d … Continue reading →

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