Category Archives: Home

En Route

Posted on December 8, 2024 by sputterpub

En route to home, I wonder what I’ll find.Will bins have been retrieved and hose returned?Will he I hired have begun definedprocedures to restore what I have learnedneeds fixing or replacement, now consignedto expertise I lack? Sure I’m concerned,but nothing … Continue reading →

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A Moment

Posted on November 23, 2024 by sputterpub

For half an hour yesterday, I satupon my leather loveseat and beforea room-enhancing fire, like a catin cozy comfort, socks above the floorand cushioned on a footrest I adore.I felt for 30 minutes no intentor obligation, relaxation morethan excellent, and … Continue reading →

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A Simple Sunday

Posted on November 17, 2024 by sputterpub

I’ve socialized the last 5 days, a lot,and that was stimulating, warm, all good.But getting up today, I know I’m notanticipating any time that wouldbe better spent with others. What I’ve gotaround me now will cradle me, and shouldbe best … Continue reading →

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Home Sky

Posted on November 7, 2024 by sputterpub

I don’t own acres and I pay a priceto live here, but I chose deliberatelylocation where the weather’s ever nice,among green hills and sweet topography.I picked it cause it’s where I want to be,for more than brief vacations. To my … Continue reading →

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The Heat is On

Posted on November 5, 2024 by sputterpub

I waited till October 23rdto turn the fire on, addressing chill.The furnace early used to seem absurd;I always did without its warmth untilNovember. But the climate’s getting ill,and older I don’t weather cold for sure.Surrendering to change, adjusting will,my fire … Continue reading →

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Toward Home

Posted on October 31, 2024 by sputterpub

When I return I’ll get to be alone.The only hum will come from bugs. I’ll burnsome time on streaming and my telephone,when I return. For solitude I’ve had the time to yearn.Companion comments have devolved to drone;the unintended resting-face is … Continue reading →

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Alleviation

Posted on September 24, 2024 by sputterpub

I’ve tried with my co-residents for years,to get them to respect, in courtesy,our smattering of shared stuff. It appearsmy efforts just collect futility.They overload the landfill, and don’t bendtheir cardboard back to flat. Economyof space and time don’t with them … Continue reading →

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Binutiae

Posted on September 22, 2024 by sputterpub

They overfill the garbage bin of late.Each weekend I see signs of their abuse:disposing of compostables and freightthey could recycle, claiming no excuse.My efforts don’t succeed; words are no use.Today I moved that bin to its new space.No longer can … Continue reading →

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Atonal Buzz

Posted on September 20, 2024 by sputterpub

Construction feet away from my north wallI tolerate. I understand. But pleaseturn off the radio! I’ve made the callbefore, but every time the crew is new(retained as specialists to now installor build the next phase of the A.D.U.),the noise invades … Continue reading →

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The Device

Posted on September 11, 2024 by sputterpub

Perhaps it’s chance – no sooner did I plugthe gadget in my kitchen outlet thanall signs of critters stopped, without a drugor any hunting/trapping/moving plan.The scritching in the night and morning spancut off. Coincidence, or this device?No pest control need … Continue reading →

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