Category Archives: Home

Proto Deck

Posted on October 26, 2023 by sputterpub

The building east of mine has hit a stall.Apparently the deck in the design,that’s meant to hover close to my brick wall,was not approved. The neighbors are not finewith the idea of folks outside at all,and I’ll admit a deck’s … Continue reading →

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The Broken Lock

Posted on October 23, 2023 by sputterpub

I thought I understood the ancient lockI have to twist to make the shed secure.Examining its guts, I tried to blocka stranger from invasion, to ensurethe safety of my stuff. So I took stockand keyed it closed, with satisfaction morethan … Continue reading →

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Pre-Winter Dizain

Posted on October 22, 2023 by sputterpub

It’s time to winterize my little home –I should have hired expertise, but failed.Today I’ll list the projects, in this poem,that need to be within near future nailed.Before the western windows are assailedby driving rain, I’ll putty and resealtheir outside … Continue reading →

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Not Now

Posted on October 19, 2023 by sputterpub

At times I get a run of easy dayswith little on my list of work to do,and nothing urgent nagging that defraysability to mellow, when the queueof items or concern no pain conveys –it pales to nothing for a day … Continue reading →

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Small Irks

Posted on October 16, 2023 by sputterpub

I won’t resent the recent clumsy actof some unthinking new co-resident,who hauled the bins that weren’t emptied back.I won’t resent. And though I’m told that my four neighbors meantto reimburse me promptly and exactfor common bills I paid, for all … Continue reading →

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Prophylaxis

Posted on October 15, 2023 by sputterpub

We had some heavy storms last winter here.I took on water under one deck door,and western window trim has softened wherethe rain hit sideways. Underneath my floorI think some puddling water pooled, and more –my eastern wall of brick was … Continue reading →

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After Removal

Posted on October 13, 2023 by sputterpub

The green above my cottage was removed,that leafed from scrawny trees and barred the waythe neighbors need for new construction, who’vethe right and are polite. I have to say,the absence of those limbs and leaves improvedthe look outside and light … Continue reading →

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Pub Trans Pilgrimage

Posted on October 12, 2023 by sputterpub

I wanted to be home last night, insteadof riding Muni with the somnolent,and shuffling trains to arrow toward my bedamid some screamers with bizarre intent.I didn’t want to wait so long to treadmy path (the bus was late and slow). … Continue reading →

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The Trees Still Stand

Posted on October 11, 2023 by sputterpub

The trees still stand, but they’ll soon go awayto make room for the A.D.U. that’s plannednext door. The saw incurs a short delay.The trees still stand. My neighbors have decided to expandtheir dwelling space – of course I said okay.I … Continue reading →

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3 Cup Limit

Posted on October 10, 2023 by sputterpub

I really don’t mind exiting at 10to walk an hour to a heated bed,where facial lotions will be stroked and whenmy body will relax from toes to head.There’s time enough before I leave my dento read and post and stretch … Continue reading →

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