Category Archives: Philosophy

Time Contraction

Posted on May 5, 2026 by sputterpub

Though years advance more quickly now,and change is rare to find,I comprehend in manners howto exercise my mind.A lot of it’s vicariousand much is self-assigned(there’s nothing that’s nefarious;I’m neither deaf nor blind).I practice language in my tongue,with Spanish intertwined;I exercise … Continue reading →

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Compensation

Posted on May 1, 2026 by sputterpub

Employing several others as I pliedmy accidental trade, I only soughtintegrity and honest effort triedwith their momentum, for I never thoughtI’d find a twin. I paid a wage and taughta bit, but each selected their own how.Reviewing, I approve of … Continue reading →

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Allocation

Posted on April 30, 2026 by sputterpub

Although her father said the world consistsof followers and leaders, what’s revealedin time is that another sort exists:the neither. Self-employment’s course appealed.She set a shingle out and plied her way,and used her brain and diligence enoughto earn for a small … Continue reading →

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Fundament Exposed

Posted on April 26, 2026 by sputterpub

Conversing with a fundamentalist,I wasn’t shocked to learn he got his newsfrom other streams than where I swim, and missedhow good are many hearts. Then too, he viewsfew people face-to-face, for he eschewsthe buses, trains and planes I frequent here.A … Continue reading →

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Vacuum

Posted on April 25, 2026 by sputterpub

“But everything is meaningless withouta god – the universe does not make senseif nothing lasts.” My old friend didn’t shout,but desperate almost-anguish filled his face.I countered that our brains may grasp aboutinfinity, but cannot comprehend.The opposite of death is cancer’s … Continue reading →

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How to De-Clutter

Posted on April 23, 2026 by sputterpub

To judge the artists for their politics,and cancel all with whom you don’t agree,resembles acts of stupid lunatics,a sure excursion in vacuity.The consequence of fast biographyis shallow gossip, tasteless overhauls.Resist such cultural conformity,or suffer empty shelves and barren walls.

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Proaction

Posted on April 18, 2026 by sputterpub

One friend asserts life’s issues all work out.Another claims she ever tried her best.I’m skeptical with each: sincerely doubtthe first is right, and all who knew her guessedthe second might have harkened to behestof child, and put selfishness aside.The fates … Continue reading →

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Languages

Posted on April 2, 2026 by sputterpub

My son reminded me, a week ago,when I defended how to use a word,that language is made up. Like I don’t know?I don’t oppose the current; that’s absurd.But histories are elegant; they showus patterns of our thoughts. And what occurredcreating … Continue reading →

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The Span

Posted on March 26, 2026 by sputterpub

From expectation to realityexists a space where worry might be sown,where stress can root and angst can come to be.The span is temporal and may be bridgedwith sturdy planks of equanimity.I’m learning to reduce projection now,and register result while earnestlyaccepting … Continue reading →

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Endorsed

Posted on March 24, 2026 by sputterpub

We know a little rain (or more) will fallin every life. An adage tells us so.Experience confirms it for us all,but looking over 40 years will showfar less of pain and grief for some I knowthan many. One got cancer. … Continue reading →

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