Category Archives: Home

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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Remediation

Posted on September 6, 2024 by sputterpub

The noise above my ceiling bothers me.I’m used to seeing animals outside;I like the avian activity,the skunks are cute, opossums I abide.The squirrel vandals and the racoon shitI tolerate – this yard I think’s as muchtheir home as mine, and … Continue reading →

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Setting a Low Bar

Posted on September 5, 2024 by sputterpub

The ℞ for today is laying low –my hips are tight; my shoulders now complain.My stamina for walking says to slowit down, and here’s a Thursday to refrainfrom any extra effort. I’ll regainmy vigor soon – right now I’ll give … Continue reading →

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Modern Windows

Posted on September 3, 2024 by sputterpub

We’ve noticed new construction has a changein how they pick the windows to install.Of course they’re double-paned, but it seems strangethe part that can be opened is so small.Likewise, the ADU that’s like a wallabove my deck: most windows that … Continue reading →

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The Garden Today

Posted on July 24, 2024 by sputterpub

This time of year the garden overgrowsencouraged by the sunlight and the hose.I’m quite content among the green I chose,and former-neighbor gifts of plum and rose.

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Synchrony

Posted on July 12, 2024 by sputterpub

I bought my cottage 18 years ago.I fancied its seclusion and the site –it nestles in a corner and there growout front varieties of green delight.There’s peace and quiet here till recently.The boundaries by which my place is tuckednow sport … Continue reading →

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Summer Cleaning

Posted on June 30, 2024 by sputterpub

There spans an oblong redwood deck betweenmy one-room home and mini office shed.I dragged the flexy hose to it, to cleantwo months of droppings off its planks, insteadof calling for the pressure wash I meanto have before this summer goes … Continue reading →

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Slats

Posted on June 26, 2024 by sputterpub

I’m heartened to perceive the window blindsinstalled in the adjacent residence.I had no will to disapprove these kindsof added housing units – they make sensein metro areas where meet the mindsand bodies who agree to dwelling dense.But having to my … Continue reading →

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