Category Archives: Philosophy

Unearned Happiness

Posted on October 4, 2020 by sputterpub

I know of opulence and luxury –I’ve seen the movies and I’ve read the news.I doubt it is deserved – it seems to methe fruit of brute behavior or ensuesfrom legacies unearned, estates well-planned,inheritance without regard to worth,success in numbers … Continue reading →

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The Happiness Spectrum

Posted on September 27, 2020 by sputterpub

As far back as my memory extendsregarding socializing with my peers,in classroom desks with elementary friendsor high school intermixing several years,I tended to compare myself with all,but not in terms of popularity.I always questioned, as I now recall,if they were … Continue reading →

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Weather Whether

Posted on September 24, 2020 by sputterpub

The weather is the first thing on my mindwhen I get up, if no catastrophedemands attention urgently from me.I peer outside and read an app to findwhat’s needed and what I can leave behind,to venture out. The main concern for … Continue reading →

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Life Surprises

Posted on September 23, 2020 by sputterpub

I always thought I’d marry and give birth,but didn’t know I’d wed at 22.And though we didn’t plan, one New Year’s mirthproduced a Virgo girl with eyes of blueand ash-blonde hair, like no one in my clan.When 5 years passed … Continue reading →

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Grains of Salt

Posted on September 1, 2020 by sputterpub

I’ve heard it claimed more often than I need that something said a lot must hold some truth. The argument is used by folks who feed on propaganda, typecasts, and uncouth attempts to sort us into pigeonholes that don’t apply … Continue reading →

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IVV

Posted on August 20, 2020 by sputterpub

“In vino veritas” is not quite true, unless by “true” we really mean “sincere.” While alcohol can dis-inhibit you, it won’t increase your honesty at all. The qualities you tried to hide from view – embarrassments and actions causing shame … Continue reading →

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An Old Question

Posted on August 13, 2020 by sputterpub

The ancient question is: which one came first? The Bible says it had to be the bird, and science argues that old bubble burst as soon as positing a proto-hen, not quite a chicken yet, that laid and nursed the … Continue reading →

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Say It Isn’t So

Posted on August 12, 2020 by sputterpub

“There’s no accounting for a person’s taste,” is one translation of the Latin line. “What’s liked cannot be argued” was replaced, but neither phrase is accurate or fine. The very best is judged by all supreme. The worst we all … Continue reading →

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The Trolley Question

Posted on August 11, 2020 by sputterpub

You have a choice about the rail you ride. Ahead you see a crowd, so do you switch to force the trolley on the shunt beside, where one will surely die? Now tell me: which? It doesn’t matter what or … Continue reading →

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Hoax

Posted on August 3, 2020 by sputterpub

I hear Coronavirus is a hoax perpetuated by the enemies of 45, whose followers are folks who cherish secret dark conspiracies. As if progressives had the means to coax cooperation from communities abroad! What stupid love of subterfuge, to think … Continue reading →

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