Category Archives: Neighborhood

Warm Day Walk

Posted on October 14, 2025 by sputterpub

I walk to buy the sour gummy bearsdescendants like, and frozen things for mebefore predicted heat can rise, while air’sstill cool and crowds have reached no quantity.The weight’s in vest and pack; my arms are free,and I examine gardens as … Continue reading →

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Evidence of Kindness

Posted on October 12, 2025 by sputterpub

Although I read of rudeness far and wide,and close at hand I witness thoughtlessnessor lack of focus, when I walk outsideI often note the street is not a mess,and sometimes nods from others coincidewith mine, or I find evidence, I … Continue reading →

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Obstaculitis

Posted on October 4, 2025 by sputterpub

Congested traffic Friday afternoonwas neighbor-notable at half past 2.My amble was at normal pace, but soonI overtook 4 dozen cars. A slewof drivers changed their course by yaw and skew,but I proceeded happy on concrete.I never passed the cause of … Continue reading →

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Terms of Lepidoptera

Posted on August 2, 2025 by sputterpub

I came upon this butterfly today,an insect not unusual to seethis time of year, in plants that flanked my wayperambulating to a treat for me.I measured steps – 5,000 totally –but this encounter happened halfway tomy destination. Psyche met psyche,and … Continue reading →

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Spirit Walk

Posted on July 11, 2025 by sputterpub

Increasing weekly walking quite a bitof late, but always with an end in mind,like getting to a place appropriatefor family or labor or the kindof groceries I savor and think fitfor purposes to which I’m strong-inclined,my path is often varied … Continue reading →

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Security

Posted on July 5, 2025 by sputterpub

I’ve heard a dog’s the best security,against a village pillager or thiefwho’d breach the door and mess with property,disturb the peace, and give domestic grief.Although they can be noisy, I agree:canine as excellent’s been my belief.Perhaps instead the guarding can … Continue reading →

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Wallpaper

Posted on July 3, 2025 by sputterpub

Encountering a pattern on real wallswhile using a salon facility,projects me back. Now memory recallsa time when talent hung where all could seeabove a wainscoting. True paperydesign that can be felt as well as seenprovides a touch so satisfactory,it renders … Continue reading →

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Like Dogwood

Posted on July 1, 2025 by sputterpub

I notice Berkeley dogwoods every year,when they put forth their multitudes of bloom.My brother said they cannot flourish here(our air’s too damp, there’s insufficient roomfor roots to find the needed pedosphere),but I don’t see impending any doom.Today I aim to … Continue reading →

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Many Steps

Posted on June 10, 2025 by sputterpub

Intending yesterday to walk todayto work, a trek I’ve made a time or three,I went to bed and rested, but the waymy legs at 3 am appeared to be –a little stiff and almost sore in knee –encouraged that I … Continue reading →

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Now Two

Posted on June 6, 2025 by sputterpub

Now there are two pneumatic dragons whereI wait to board the bus for home. My viewcomprised a solo monster filled with air.Now there are two. I’ve never been inside the store, that’s true,and bend away from such, but as a … Continue reading →

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