Category Archives: Home

Fauna Report

Posted on August 18, 2023 by sputterpub

A skunk explored the garden yesterdayat 10 a.m. – a little late to show.Twelve hours later raccoons raced their wayacross my roof. They thumped and scurried so,I nearly yelled through skylights – “time to go!”I found a moving bug inside … Continue reading →

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Will Pillow

Posted on August 17, 2023 by sputterpub

My thoughts are stuffed with pillows recently,inspired by a sham that shows some stain,compounded by a purchase bought for me –a cushion filled with buckwheat hulls, a mainsupport I’ve taken to use frequently.The sham is old – it’s more than … Continue reading →

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Cool Summer

Posted on August 13, 2023 by sputterpub

The office for my home’s a wooden shed,with outlets and sufficient window glassbut little insulation. Comfort’s fedelectrically, by heater or by fan.The former is to warm my hands and headall winter long. The fan makes breeze from Juneto autumn – … Continue reading →

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Forever Fall

Posted on August 12, 2023 by sputterpub

It doesn’t take that long to sweep what dropsfrom branches of the eucalyptus tree,but lately leaf- and bark-fall never stops –each day a new assortment’s there to see.Attractive and provocative to me,enticing tidiness about my home,I daily gather, and they’re … Continue reading →

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Mystery Roost

Posted on August 4, 2023 by sputterpub

I started hearing hoots a week ago –an evening croon from somewhere up abovethat penetrated consciousness to throwattention from TV to trees I love.I couldn’t guess at first. I didn’t knowwho spoke, except it was no mourning dove.I haven’t seen … Continue reading →

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Seltzer

Posted on August 1, 2023 by sputterpub

I wasn’t far from home, but to my tonguethe water didn’t taste as clean to me.I carbonated it the same, gas sprungfrom cannister familiarity.And tap water’s as excellent amongthe SF Bay municipalityas EBMUD gives. Perhaps my filter doesprovide? At home … Continue reading →

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Twice Glad

Posted on July 27, 2023 by sputterpub

A recent heat wave everywhere but hererecalls to me how much I love this spot.Appreciating coastal atmosphereI relish mild air that’s rarely hot.Another benefit I near forgotis how the inside light here changes phase.My place is bright each morning, but … Continue reading →

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A Fit of Fortune

Posted on July 25, 2023 by sputterpub

A fit of fortune has its way with me.Besieged by pleasant weather I am struck.Though elsewhere air is sweltering, I seeblue sky and feel a breeze and more than luck.I choose to live in good topographybeside a natural bay. Price … Continue reading →

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A Riot of Raccoons

Posted on July 24, 2023 by sputterpub

Raccoons are visiting my place of late.In nearly 20 years I’ve seen a few,but never this – a gang of 6 to 8,that tour the trellis, deck and roof. The viewfrom here’s a clutch as they investigate –I snap but … Continue reading →

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Forgetful to Rest

Posted on July 3, 2023 by sputterpub

I stayed up past my normal time last night.My eyelids didn’t droop, although the bookI started failed to grab me with the rightdescription, action, concept. I retirednot so tired, turning off the lightand taking half an hour to drift off.Now … Continue reading →

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