Category Archives: Philosophy

The Big PR

Posted on December 2, 2025 by sputterpub

It doesn’t have to be conspiracy.Perhaps the matter’s closer to PR.We all like stories – romance, fantasy –a little more than bios as they are.Creation myths, apocalypse and more –the chauvinistic lore and hero quests,are what the people want; from … Continue reading →

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Who’s Judging Me?

Posted on November 26, 2025 by sputterpub

Who’s judging me? I never overhearanalysis with which I might agreeor argue, though I’ve many voices near.Who’s judging me? I’m hardly inconspicuous or wee,and modulation’s seldom in my sphere.Abhorring murk I trumpet honesty too often and too loud, I’ve come … Continue reading →

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The Fifth Decade

Posted on October 26, 2025 by sputterpub

We’ve pros and cons at any age, and yetthe decade I would call the worst to datehas got to be the 5th. Did you forgetthe multitasking brooking no debate?The loss of will or skill to stay up late?Diminished stamina, uncertain … Continue reading →

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Failseek

Posted on October 10, 2025 by sputterpub

A seeker, and attracted to the same,but every partner heeled to such beliefthat zeal repelled no matter what its name:Catholicism, Synanon, Gurdjieff,The Forum (Landmark), EST – all share the blamefor turning quests and questions into grief.She doesn’t aim to judge … Continue reading →

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Just Dishonesty

Posted on August 18, 2025 by sputterpub

Among the several reasons not to lie(avoiding chaos, extra work, and stress),my adult child states he’ll always tryto tell the truth, and circumvent the messthat comes along wherever he’d applydishonesty. And then he said there’s lessof clarity when memory is … Continue reading →

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What Good’s It Do?

Posted on July 4, 2025 by sputterpub

What good’s it do, to trumpet your own praise?Is anybody listening to you?What carries weight in each self-serving phrase?What good’s it do? For even if the claims you make are true,they won’t convince a soul. Are there displaysthat can inspire … Continue reading →

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Super Power

Posted on June 28, 2025 by sputterpub

I daily play at solitaire and win,although sometimes it takes me several tries,wherein I vary how I flip a card,so there’s occasion when I re-begin,or skip an easy move. It’s a surpriseto triumph when the dealt array is hard. Go … Continue reading →

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Indigestion

Posted on June 20, 2025 by sputterpub

I’m still digesting lunch from yesterday.This processing is not about the food.I spent the time exposed to a displayof fundamental blinded attitude.The stories heard served only to conveyrestricted sight and plot ineptitude.I marveled what was then is still what is,relieved … Continue reading →

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Divulgence Indulged

Posted on June 17, 2025 by sputterpub

Loquacious as a child and a teen,and even in her 20’s, more than less,she spoke her mind, aloud, and didn’t meanoffense, but also wouldn’t self-suppress. She learned some modulation as she aged,externally at least, and grew to knowhow bootless is … Continue reading →

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Flags & Amulets

Posted on June 15, 2025 by sputterpub

Considering a flag or banner placedupon a wall or on a window pane,it signifies a welcome where embraceda fellow’d be, distinguished from the mainconveyance of connection to a mastthat serves as call to rally round and sing,to follow into battle … Continue reading →

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