Category Archives: Home

Begging Blooms

Posted on September 22, 2026 by sputterpub

I never loved the roses in my yard.Somebody planted them and made them growoutside the kitchen windows, like a guardthat stood when I came 20 years ago.They brandish clever thorns and scanty scent.They droop in vase and petals don’t unfurl.A … Continue reading →

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Morning Soothe

Posted on September 18, 2026 by sputterpub

At half past 7, as the heat wave broke,I walked outside to compost coffee grounds.What struck me to a standstill and awokeattention was the sky. There were no boundsexcept the rims of trees. Nobody spoketo me and morning birds refrained … Continue reading →

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A Heat Wave

Posted on September 17, 2026 by sputterpub

Composing this September 9th, I’ll tryto mention other subjects than the heat.Compared to elsewhere we’re so lucky, Icannot complain when mild skips a beat,and for three days we clock a season high.But we don’t air condition – not repleteis insulation’s … Continue reading →

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Beau Geste

Posted on September 15, 2026 by sputterpub

On Labor Day the special project setby self for self without external nudge,was straightening the rug until it metthe edges of the oaken floor. To budgeits plush expanse required me to getthe loveseat off and trunk aside. I judgeit level, … Continue reading →

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Power Wash

Posted on September 5, 2026 by sputterpub

I’m power-washing trapped within today.Outside my doors are soap-and-water showers.There’s noise surrounding me, and every wayI look is wet. At least a couple hoursI’ll be here; an expert aiming sprayprepares my place for winter. As he scoursroofs and wood, I … Continue reading →

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Thievery

Posted on August 18, 2026 by sputterpub

The neighbor hung a feeder from his eave,two storeys up and half a yard away.He’s thoughtful and had reason to believeno quadrupeds would dine on the arrayof seeds and millet, yet our critters thievegymnastically. I heard the skritch today,and looked … Continue reading →

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Bad Ending

Posted on August 16, 2026 by sputterpub

The lunch that I looked forward to was great:good company, cool ambiance and foodso tasty I loved every bite I ate.I after Muni’d west in lovely mood,and just as fun as I’d anticipatewas baking with the grandkids. Gratitudewas brimming, but … Continue reading →

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Home Sweet Home

Posted on August 10, 2026 by sputterpub

Arriving home at nearly noon, I reada text that set our call for half past one.Six hours earlier I rose from bed(that’s not my own). Now me-time has begun.I’ve aimed attention to my care insteadof any outer task. My bath … Continue reading →

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Cooking

Posted on August 8, 2026 by sputterpub

Full body yoga was this morning’s choice –a twenty-seven minute stretch and move.With almost empty mind, I heard a voicethat recommended cooking to improvethe options for my dinners. I rejoicetoday in solitude, as cool as you’veimagined me, as busy as … Continue reading →

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Fly Free

Posted on August 5, 2026 by sputterpub

I hate it when a fly comes in my room.Yet I don’t want to murk my view with screens.I took to closing doors to bar the zoom,but August heat and dead air’s what that means.A stranger commented – no fly … Continue reading →

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