Category Archives: Language

Discordance

Posted on March 8, 2026 by sputterpub

A conversation Thursday night revealedour different comprehensions of a term.The morning afterward enlarged the field –a friend insisted, vehemently firm,we both were wrong. That evening I appealedto yet a fourth. He guessed, until a germof dictionary definition grew.Apparently none understood. … Continue reading →

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The F Word

Posted on February 28, 2026 by sputterpub

The random chat last night was, in a word,a contest, for the longest piece of speech.He offered up the “antidis…” he heardat school (3rd grade) that peers will ever teach.I told him that and tech terms are absurd,and shared with … Continue reading →

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Abandoned App

Posted on January 11, 2026 by sputterpub

I like to think the algorithm’s pained,for I deleted, unsubscribed, and left.I know that’s fanciful – my son explainedthe tech – but still, the program acts bereftat my abandonment – a course disdainedafter my selfish use, a loss like theft.I … Continue reading →

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Error

Posted on November 1, 2025 by sputterpub

I’m not a good triangulation point.I really don’t do subtext very well.I have a role, but no one did anointme as a messenger. I cannot tellthem how to act. My counsel doesn’t spellas magic, cure or oracle. I’ll teachmyself instead, … Continue reading →

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Anagramatica

Posted on September 22, 2025 by sputterpub

Earth and Heart alikecomprise the same 5 letters,but so does Hater.

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Well, Actually

Posted on September 21, 2025 by sputterpub

“Well, actually,” he says, and it’s the baneof someone who adores him naturally,but can’t abide to hear the kid’s refrain:“Well, actually.” He’s only 8 but often factuallycorrect. And that he’s trying to mansplainis only entertaining you and me. I watch … Continue reading →

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Dactyls on BART

Posted on August 10, 2025 by sputterpub

Unruly Behavior Can Ruin a Ride.I spotted the sign Saturday.I pulled out my phone and shot what I espied –good dactyls – then went on my way. I wanted a topic for Sunday, and thoughtI couldn’t do better than this.The … Continue reading →

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No Fair Share

Posted on August 7, 2025 by sputterpub

It shouldn’t irritate me very much,but sloppy use of language hurts my mood.I read “more than fair share,” regarding suchmisfortunes as a chronic lack of food,surplus of grief, and tragedies that touchthe soul attacking peace in attitude.Of course a lengthy … Continue reading →

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Adjectival

Posted on March 31, 2025 by sputterpub

When I said “spastic,” it was my attemptto flavor a machine that stuttered soit failed to work. She leapt then to pre-emptsuch talk, for she’s a doc who doesn’t knowthat literary license might exemptsuch vivid use of language. I won’t … Continue reading →

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? Not !

Posted on February 25, 2025 by sputterpub

Already aiming to move slower now,sidestepping injury without a twist,and trying taking longer speaking (howto end a habit likely never missed?),I’m also noting talking might consistof questions placed in declaration’s stead.The truth is, curiosity’s my gist,and I should match my … Continue reading →

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