Category Archives: Language

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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A Preposition Proposition

Posted on January 11, 2025 by sputterpub

The preposition is the part of speechthat isn’t emphasized but serves to showlike stage direction where the actions reach –intent and tending implications flowthat preface phrases. I don’t surely knowa break up’s coming or a breaking down.But after bearing tides … Continue reading →

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Intensified Gruntling

Posted on December 27, 2024 by sputterpub

Disgruntled waking from an early dreamthat fled like dust motes in the morning light,I surveyed the personae in my scene,and found near every character not rightor wrong exactly, but in some way quiteerratic now, less affable than then.Though no one’s … Continue reading →

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Loathing

Posted on September 26, 2024 by sputterpub

I loathe it then – you waste your words to me,suggesting fruitless effort once again,or starting any statement “hopefully.”I loathe it then. I wish you’d mean it if you say amen,conversing with apparent empathy,or syllables that use no oxygen. Of … Continue reading →

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