Category Archives: Personality

Accumulation

Posted on July 9, 2026 by sputterpub

Six days a week I set the pot to brewthree giant mugs of coffee, which I drinkwhile doing morning puzzles and a fewpoetic exercises. Now and thenI’ll wipe the coffee maker down, and viewsurprising stains emerging on the sponge.Likewise, the … Continue reading →

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Imag(in)ing

Posted on July 7, 2026 by sputterpub

He tests as neurotypical, and hatesthe last three syllables. The fellow claimsextraordinary status, calibratesresponses and collects eccentric names.He says he always tried to fan the flamesrebellion sparks, to spike how he appeared.Affecting roles, attempting shock – all gamesunwarranted if he … Continue reading →

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On Empathy

Posted on July 3, 2026 by sputterpub

There may be different kinds of empathy,I gather from a recent argument.Perhaps a stranger’s read more readilythan those I hold to heart. There’s little riskabsorbing bits of personalityoutside the radius of where I love.Like playing cards without a pot, I’m … Continue reading →

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Little Wrenches

Posted on June 24, 2026 by sputterpub

Three plans this week got canceled through no actof mine. One friend’s fatigue sent her to bed.Another’s scattered mind mistook a fact,forgot the date, and stayed at home, she said,awaiting window blinds. I heard no tactbut gracefully I changed my … Continue reading →

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Harassment

Posted on June 14, 2026 by sputterpub

I understand I can’t live in the past –all protocols are digital and wide(but shallow). Algorithmic lists are vast,and poorly paid employees can’t decide.But lately I feel prodded and harassedwith emails, passwords, policies suppliedby institutions claiming they protect me –intrusive … Continue reading →

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S’cars

Posted on June 10, 2026 by sputterpub

Her car’s been totaled two times in a year,but she’s a veteran, past 22,so driving doesn’t trigger any fear,but there are other passages that do.She cannot swim; no vest or sea rescueconvinces her to plan an ocean cruise,and as for … Continue reading →

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Functioning

Posted on June 7, 2026 by sputterpub

Why can’t they see, and turn the no to yes?The symptom isn’t lack of empathy.Instead of dearth, the problem is excess.Why can’t they see? The theory that seems obvious to meinvolves a toning down, a making lessof stimulation’s jarring quality. … Continue reading →

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Just Let Me Speak

Posted on June 3, 2026 by sputterpub

I quietly supported several folks,who worked in quantity but unlike me.Reacting to the expectations (pokes)of culture, gender, peers and family,they put in time. I didn’t garner thanksas much as latent, passive argument.I took unfair in stride. I don’t resentwhat never … Continue reading →

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Spectral Analysis

Posted on May 31, 2026 by sputterpub

For decades I confess admitting doubtabout my use of creativityto put to words my tales and verse, withoutexperiencing grief and tragedy,addiction, or profound insanity,for I’ve been blessed with health and loving stuff.Last week, I came upon epiphany –perhaps neurodivergence is … Continue reading →

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Map Madness

Posted on May 26, 2026 by sputterpub

I’ve often felt anxiety asleep –a dream of travel, racing to connect,or trying amid hurrying to keepmy stuff with me, to gather and inspectthe needful. If an omen, I neglectconsidering how it should guide my views.Last night the vision morphed … Continue reading →

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