Category Archives: Personality

Half-World Problem

Posted on August 23, 2018 by sputterpub

I’ve no complaints. I’m dull but feeling well. Perhaps I need a problem to confront. This may be TMI, or overblunt, but I’m aroused by challenge like a bell is pealed by pulling – a compelling spell upon me. I’m … Continue reading →

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Familiars

Posted on August 16, 2018 by sputterpub

I liked to think I had a magic touch with animals, as if they knew I meant no harm or hunt. Respecting them as much as people, deeming them intelligent, I noted critters never made me cry. (I almost felt … Continue reading →

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Early August

Posted on August 14, 2018 by sputterpub

The sunshine doesn’t strike the roof till 8, but white infills the skylight glass at 6. Through lids my eyes see day, and then the state of sleep departs; I stretch to spinal cricks and move to coffee, email, online … Continue reading →

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Remodeling Dreams

Posted on July 31, 2018 by sputterpub

Eleven years ago I bought this place. I jettisoned some books and sundry stuff, to fit my living in a smaller space, and I was charmed and comfortable enough. But time has passed; I’m older, and I’ve learned what bugs … Continue reading →

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Averse

Posted on July 23, 2018 by sputterpub

Less confrontational than you’d expect, considering her New York origin, trained early with impatience to reject the banal and the bland, and play to win, she moves and speaks so fast you’ll think her tough, but she will pull her … Continue reading →

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Inspiration

Posted on July 16, 2018 by sputterpub

“You oughta be a lawyer,” Mama said; “the way you always argue” she would add. She meant no compliment, but sought instead to quiet and suppress me. Even Dad who seemed to like me aimed to modify my passion, my … Continue reading →

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The Fifth Wheel

Posted on July 5, 2018 by sputterpub

The oldest kid, the only girl, the black sheep in her family of origin, she early learned to be alone. In fact she liked her solitude – she could begin a poem, reread a book, design some clothes for paper … Continue reading →

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Step Aside

Posted on July 3, 2018 by sputterpub

My daughter told me women step aside. Confronted by opposing walkers, men don’t detour or deflect, like it’s implied they’re Masters of the Sidewalk. I said, “When and where’s this happening? Just who contends behavior never known of me and … Continue reading →

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Menu

Posted on June 19, 2018 by sputterpub

A while ago I heard that if you let a toddler choose what foods he wants to eat, you’ll see a daily lack of balance, yet if you allow your focus to retreat and capture several days at once, you’ll … Continue reading →

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Metering Mine

Posted on June 7, 2018 by sputterpub

I just couldn’t find anybody I wanted enough to make it worthwhile to patronize coffee shops then. Or maybe it’s really the fact I was carrying stuff from ruptured old unions I’d never subscribe to again. But somehow I got … Continue reading →

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