Category Archives: Philosophy

FWIW

Posted on November 16, 2024 by sputterpub

When bird flu first arrived in Western news,I recollect extreme anxiety.A house ago, I entertained the viewsof dire damage to humanity.And maybe living through that episode,embracing impotence and lack of fact,is what prepared me, when the Covid rodeus hard, to … Continue reading →

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Accidental Aphorism

Posted on October 26, 2024 by sputterpub

At table with four strangers, we engagedin pleasant conversation more or less.Amid strong personalities, none wageda war of words or politics. I guessa phrase was coined (by me, I here confess),to put in words a parent’s strategy:“I have their backs … Continue reading →

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Institutional

Posted on September 30, 2024 by sputterpub

A house behind a gate, with screens and locks,and information screened on screens displayed,suggests household security but mocksreality. As ever, I will tradesuch gimmicks for the features well-conveyedby walking under trees, inhaling airoutside the bounds of institution’s grade.Of earth’s diversity … Continue reading →

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Circumambulating

Posted on September 29, 2024 by sputterpub

We managed every day to walk outsidebeneath some green or into river breeze:some pictures shot; a plant identified(clematis with a beard); our hips and kneeswell exercised; our talking less decreesthan observations, diligent and fair.There were complaints, of course, among the … Continue reading →

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One Way

Posted on September 28, 2024 by sputterpub

The toothpaste won’t go back into its tube.The travel out the lamp is just one way.When curiosity unhinged that cubeand let fly trouble to the light of day,there was no method to reverse the spray.Such lessons are so easy to … Continue reading →

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No Kill

Posted on September 27, 2024 by sputterpub

Sixteen years old suggested someone killthe figurehead. The grownups jumped and said,Uh uh – that course of action no doubt willproduce a martyr – leave the jerk undead.Eliminate another way insteadof cartoon violence – the remedywill not emerge from arms … Continue reading →

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Small Changes

Posted on September 16, 2024 by sputterpub

I’m moving slower, but it’s not becauseI’m older or in pain or feel unwell.Avoiding careless injury and flawsin attitude – now grace begins to gelin me – a microchange in every cell.The dashing never won me any boon –it only … Continue reading →

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Confidence (Again)

Posted on September 14, 2024 by sputterpub

Of course I’ve tried to change behavior morethan once, and more than once I’ve likewise failed.What felt like stubbornness then made me sureto try again – I’m worth the work entailed.But I’ve seen others flunk and hit the floor –they … Continue reading →

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Confidence

Posted on September 12, 2024 by sputterpub

It may be confidence that powers meto venture on a course with diligence.It’s other than will power, certainly;it may be confidence. It doesn’t hurt to have experiencewith earlier campaigns, but presentlyI think success comes mostly from a sense that self … Continue reading →

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On the Best Teacher

Posted on August 28, 2024 by sputterpub

Without a doubt the teacher I remember most of allwas given like a present in 5th grade.The man was smart, creative, wise, and I can still recallsome ways and means his teaching plan displayed: Like dictionary racing for a wordthat … Continue reading →

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