Category Archives: Philosophy

Dismal Dismay

Posted on June 16, 2021 by sputterpub

The river level falls – there’s algae bloom.A virus thrives and causes human dearth.Catastrophe takes some but makes more roomfor others, on this planet of our birth.We know no other place that’s such a wombfor life, so teeming as beloved … Continue reading →

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Non-Compliance

Posted on June 12, 2021 by sputterpub

I thought I understood a lot of life.I figured others valued truth and fairattempts to win. I witnessed acts of strife,assuming bad in character was rare.I bent some silly rules without a care,but I expected morals to endure.I didn’t dream … Continue reading →

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Filing

Posted on May 19, 2021 by sputterpub

One reason I’ve continued with this blogis record-keeping – I have writ so muchI like, my shelves are full and search is slog.I chose from many categories suchas seemed would help me with retrieval’s touch,but liking “love of wisdom,” let … Continue reading →

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Stats

Posted on May 11, 2021 by sputterpub

So even if the questions aren’t skewed,and even when results are honestlyreported, the conclusions must be viewedas only pertinent to massive groups.Statistics just apply to magnitude –when stuck on individuals, they fade.But managed health care seems to go for crude … Continue reading →

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Between the Lines

Posted on May 5, 2021 by sputterpub

The space between linesframes nothing but eye reliefnot good for reading.

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Extrapolation Fails

Posted on April 23, 2021 by sputterpub

Extrapolation fails me now I’m old.The past is no predictor, we’ve been told,of stock market performance. Such is truein fact, more than we ever dreamed or knew,for disconnects are booming big and bold. No vision of tomorrow can be soldwhen … Continue reading →

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Delta

Posted on April 21, 2021 by sputterpub

Δ This cottage is my haven and retreat.It shelters me from noise and people-stress,but comfort’s only absolutely sweetwhen following some outside busyness. At times I’m bothered by the words or actof one I love, upset and near-obsessed,that’s other than deliberate … Continue reading →

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Dry Winter

Posted on April 15, 2021 by sputterpub

I can’t control the weather or the sea.I’m powerless to stop the viral spread.My loved ones act like they’re ignoring me,so self-esteem is found in my own head.I’m old enough I don’t bemoan. Instead,accepting drought and doom, I damp my … Continue reading →

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Dissociation

Posted on April 14, 2021 by sputterpub

So much of what I thought I understoodis contradicted by the recent past.My turf was a suburban neighborhood –of course I thought that ambience would last.But values taught as permanent and goodwere post-war pushes, marketed so fastand flashy, flooding on … Continue reading →

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It Isn’t Personal

Posted on April 10, 2021 by sputterpub

It isn’t personal. Don’t take it so.They don’t mean any insult or offense.They have their own concerns – I think you knowit isn’t personal. What you term disrespect and feel intenseabout is disregard. They overflowwith prime concerns – their issues … Continue reading →

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