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Hyper Season

Posted on October 21, 2025 by sputterpub

Of all the critters in this garden yard,the squirrels often give the most surprise.Appearing light, they hit my rooftop hard,in thumping races for whatever prizeis up or down – persimmons or suppliesredeemed from refuse (raiding like a rat).They’re vandals who … Continue reading →

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Real Time

Posted on October 20, 2025 by sputterpub

Eight days ago, I woke to 65degrees inside, and turned the fire on.The flames shot bright and lit the logs alive,and I admired it through stretch and yawn.It charmed and warmed, reminding me that I’veno better winter heat. Turned off … Continue reading →

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Autumnized

Posted on October 11, 2025 by sputterpub

Ten months ago the window job commenced,and then four doors plus two were water-sealed.Last week I let some money be dispensedon heater maintenance. Now I am steeledat home. For storms I have a lasting shieldto withstand rain and chill in … Continue reading →

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Homing

Posted on October 2, 2025 by sputterpub

The trip was good – vacations always provehow beneficial is a change of scene,a variance in how I daily move,a welcome stirring break from all routine.But time adjustment time, and jogs betweendescendant dens, have kept me on the roam.At last … Continue reading →

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Soft Breakup with a Tradesman

Posted on September 24, 2025 by sputterpub

Employing him for seven jobs this year,of course I grew acquainted with his brain.The man for months was all too often here,exhibiting cognition I’d complainabout, if I were to unleash a wordlike overtalkative, obsessed, or vain.But that feels futile and … Continue reading →

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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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