Category Archives: Personality

Fray-cation

Posted on January 4, 2026 by sputterpub

A week ago, an easy week commenced.Except for Tuesday, nothing filled my plate.I felt no claims I’d rather have dispensedwith: nothing asked of me that couldn’t wait.I might have learned how to procrastinate,but I don’t have the patience to delay.My … Continue reading →

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December 30

Posted on December 30, 2025 by sputterpub

The office afternoon today is allmy calendar’s recording for this week.The uncommitted hours form a sprawllike downy carpeting toward what I seek.I’ve half a dozen days, to overhaulprecisely nothing. Maybe I’ll bespeaka gentle outline for the coming year,to help me … Continue reading →

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Declarity

Posted on December 26, 2025 by sputterpub

It seems to energize her to declare.Assertion and contention are her way,at least with me – and I suspect it’s fairassuming that with others, she will sayas strongly, and excuse herself, that thereis reason – she’s a character. But hey … Continue reading →

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Unnecessary Bother

Posted on December 21, 2025 by sputterpub

A text this morning bothered me a bit.My internet provider made no sense.Their information seemed inaccurate,but my reaction registered too tense.And then the transit home moved slowly hence;again I felt perturbed by no big deal.I dosed with patience and intelligence.Relieved … Continue reading →

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A Safe Space

Posted on December 9, 2025 by sputterpub

Perhaps nobody wants to hear me pana mediocre book, or to attendher criticizing. That’s in no one’s plan,but we’re together now, and we can lendeach other ears. Six days we get to spendsome quarter hours in our room, the car,or … Continue reading →

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A Moment

Posted on December 6, 2025 by sputterpub

I wondered what to pray about, last night,within a gathering of mostly oldas I, and meditating by the lightelectrically provided. In that foldof sanctuary, one was uncontrolledand inarticulate, abruptly loud.That clap of voice inspired me to holdall judgment down amid … Continue reading →

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Filtering Advocation

Posted on December 3, 2025 by sputterpub

She’s always known some personalitieswho seem to lack a filter from the brainto speech the mouth emits, who fail to freezetheir phrases as intentions entertaina purpose or direction. She’d uneasemost times they blurted, but she’ll now refrainfrom comment, catching self … Continue reading →

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Viewing 7:15

Posted on November 28, 2025 by sputterpub

At 6:15 I stretched beside my bed,and nearly reached to turn on light and heat.But then I crawled between the sheets instead,supine another hour. Now I greetthe sun on rising, and the view is sweet.I’m starting late on all I … Continue reading →

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No Thanks

Posted on November 25, 2025 by sputterpub

“No thank you; I’d just rather stay inside,and hammer out two emails.” I don’t guessthat’s honest but he’s used to veering wideto ratify his sedentariness.I’m sorry (no apology implied,but rather an affectionate distress).It wasn’t for his company I asked,but I … Continue reading →

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Posted on November 23, 2025 by sputterpub

I cannot act unless I’m playing me,but I’ve a friend whose ego is so fair,she always tries to understand what weor you are likely to be feeling. Thereis yet a third who forms our company,but doesn’t give emotion any air.We … Continue reading →

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