Category Archives: Home

Forced Refresh

Posted on September 20, 2025 by sputterpub

The PC got a little ill this week.It suddenly desisted to connectto Internet. The problem seemed unique;I tried all resolutions you’d expect.Apparently I need a new technique.But daily posts I’d rather not neglect,so I am limping, wireless and slow,and (big … Continue reading →

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Roughly 16 Hours

Posted on August 11, 2025 by sputterpub

Reporting to some loved ones facts I heardthat may apply but need to percolate,and then of relatives bestowing word,the hours served to overstimulate.With insufficient rest, I rose to playwith children: sweet but tiring, no disputebut lots of volume. Toting love … Continue reading →

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Hydrophilia

Posted on August 8, 2025 by sputterpub

Five households occupy this one address.We share the water service, and todaya plumber will shut off the main access.I don’t know when the interrupt will staymy water use; I suffer pre-distress.Deliberately I shuffle tasks, delaywhat’s waterless till early afternoon.I wouldn’t … Continue reading →

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Paper Project Stall

Posted on July 29, 2025 by sputterpub

I skipped some weeks of regular review,and wondered why until a day ago,when I resumed the skim, and then I knewahead the task no longer has a flow.I’ve jettisoned financials, and a slewof letters – though I saved a few … Continue reading →

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Leaving Relief

Posted on July 18, 2025 by sputterpub

Outside the skylights each day of the weekI had a view like this, and often noise.The former roofers lacked the right technique,and bankrupted. My neighbor now employsa local crew to make the roof not leak.They’re nearly finished. Soon what now … Continue reading →

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Morning Song

Posted on July 15, 2025 by sputterpub

The chorus of raptors is raucous today.I noticed the noises at 8.Accustomed to few and infrequent, the playof timbre in timber was great.I didn’t hear crows and I witnessed no flight,but whistle-like calling was strong.It set my attention and hearing … Continue reading →

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Between Lunch and Dessert

Posted on July 12, 2025 by sputterpub

Returning home from lunching with a friend,I saw the varmint sunning in the yard.I waited for this photograph, to sendan early summer stanza, nothing hardand nothing brilliant – like a greeting cardI’m jotting to convey a note to each,that tough … Continue reading →

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Pruned

Posted on June 30, 2025 by sputterpub

Chaotic as that photograph appears,my gard’ner spent last week almost a dayengaged with rake and bucket, broom and shears,and filled two bins with what he cleared away.A neighbor planned and planted it ten yearsago, and now the yard’s a lush … Continue reading →

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A Happy Text

Posted on June 26, 2025 by sputterpub

I’m pleased to read a message from the manwho comes when he has time and when I needsome garden help. I tend it as I can,but lack the tools and heart to prune and weedas much as necessary. Bushes seedabundantly … Continue reading →

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Hot Home Yoga

Posted on June 21, 2025 by sputterpub

So chilly here this morning, though it’s June,I fire up the fireplace. I knowit will be warm inside this afternoon,but want to practice yoga now – the flowand pose and breath will make this body gomore flexibly, and lubricate my … Continue reading →

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