Category Archives: Holidays

Good Timing

Posted on December 27, 2025 by sputterpub

On Christmas Day, midday, I traveled east,from company and glee to solitude.I felt the love but, still, to be released,released in me sweet thanks quite unpursued.The sky shone blue although the chance increasedfor storm. I walked the empty streets and … Continue reading →

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Sweet Things

Posted on December 25, 2025 by sputterpub

Eschewing added sugar years ago,occasions come when I partake a bit.For birthdays, and within December’s glow,confections are not inappropriate.This week my inventory’s exquisite.Although I’m rich I won’t rush it away –I used to binge but that’s a bane I quit;I’ll … Continue reading →

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Decor-actions

Posted on December 22, 2025 by sputterpub

On Saturday the Cottage Club made chainsof paper for our holiday decor.We taped and draped in spots in both domains,and chatted while we worked. The tree for sure,three windows, and considered even more,for we’ve some hundreds still, to deck the … Continue reading →

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Nearly Done

Posted on December 15, 2025 by sputterpub

When this posts in a week, the holidaywill be upon me. Now I’m nearly donewith necessary shopping, and the waysoon clears to walk beneath a winter sun,to train and trolley west, to eat and playwith buddies, sharing sweets and puzzle … Continue reading →

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After October

Posted on November 3, 2025 by sputterpub

When first I saw these bones there was a hearton offer, and I snapped a fuzzy pic.I didn’t note the bottle then as partof the display, and I confused the site’saddress. I sought the scene anew, a dartdirectional my only … Continue reading →

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A Blue Bath

Posted on December 30, 2024 by sputterpub

My favorite bomb will turn the water green,but gifted with a dreidel shape, I choseto drop it yesterday. (It wouldn’t meanas much next week). Around my toesand hips releasing blue, it fizzled cleanand marbled creamy white, and charmed my nosewith … Continue reading →

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Holiday Talk

Posted on December 25, 2024 by sputterpub

The kids view Xmas as a holidaythat’s less religious than it’s cultural.In fact they would ignore the creche display,church service, carol lyrics and the pulltoward gifting first exampled by three kings.We gave them history but they rebut –no miracles except … Continue reading →

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All Sweets Day

Posted on November 4, 2024 by sputterpub

At loose ends on a Friday close to 6,without a task ahead and feeling well,I have the yen to pen again, affixa nib to paper, let the blue ink flow.Without a pressing subject (nothing sticksin mind or begs to make … Continue reading →

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Equipping

Posted on April 7, 2024 by sputterpub

On Easter eve we made a team of 3,equipping baskets for the family(although no one’s religious, very young,or needing sugar raiment for the tongue).The oldest would have rather done without,but watched my daughter’s face suffuse with doubtpotentially resentful, or at … Continue reading →

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Paper Chains

Posted on January 11, 2024 by sputterpub

The afternoon was gray. Without was rain.Within I kept 2 children company.Observing we could make a paper chain,first 6 endorsed, approved by almost-3.We found some colored paper in 5 shades,a roll of tape and scissors I could use(to cut effectively … Continue reading →

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