Category Archives: Home

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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Re-Quest

Posted on June 25, 2024 by sputterpub

Returning home I have some vacant daysahead this week, with no demanding task.The house is sound, the forecast shows no hazeor heat, the office holds no urgent task.One family is visited, away’sthe others’ situation. I can baskin privacy, in solitude, … Continue reading →

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The Argument

Posted on May 31, 2024 by sputterpub

The modem and the router have to talk,and something made mine argue overnight.I woke and had no internet. My squawkwas modulated – I behaved all right –a round of non-electric tasks was quitea worthy use of time till I could … Continue reading →

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Bin Morons

Posted on May 20, 2024 by sputterpub

Well I could write a book about shared bins,that nobody would read, no matter what.The latest wrong, among the neighbor sins,is dumping landfill like it’s greenwaste, butthey have to know their plastic will not rot;they’re students – I assume they … Continue reading →

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