Category Archives: Philosophy

Ordinary Courage

Posted on November 15, 2023 by sputterpub

Described as being brave, the hero saidshe really didn’t feel she had a choice.She paused to let another act instead,but no one stepped ahead. She heard no voicebeyond her own say necessary verbs.There wasn’t any time to hesitate.Need needs be … Continue reading →

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On the Seesaw

Posted on November 4, 2023 by sputterpub

When I worked every weekday at a job,I suffered now and then at getting donea task or ten the calendar would lobas deadline loomed, depending on someoneto answer me, return a call or runa program I provided with due careand … Continue reading →

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Questionable Instinct

Posted on October 4, 2023 by sputterpub

Perhaps original and edging sin,our species have evolved to notice strange.It gave advantage in the race to winsurvival through a world of threat and change.But xenophobia can go too far.Its consequence (both logical and wrong)can reach to racism and build … Continue reading →

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Cautiously Optimistic

Posted on September 16, 2023 by sputterpub

“Odds are…” “You never know…” we tossed around.“Of course it isn’t likely, but he maybe prompted to improve.” And then she frowned,asserting yet another bald cliche.But I’ve seen new examples that confoundher banal expectations, so I say,“My optimism’s cautious but … Continue reading →

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That Old Declaration

Posted on September 7, 2023 by sputterpub

“How can I bring a child into this,our fucked-up world? I just don’t think that’s right.”I’ve heard the claim that global messinessdisputes gestation of new life. It mightmake sense if birth were for the embryoalone – to set an egg-and-sperm … Continue reading →

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Petulant People

Posted on September 6, 2023 by sputterpub

They called the generation Great, who boreas children the Depression, and then foughta few years later in the awful war(that birthed the bomb) in which the world was caught.But speaking as a child of that lot,before the last of them … Continue reading →

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Unseen

Posted on September 5, 2023 by sputterpub

I long to know the reason we’re all here.I recollect that as my lasting goal.As far as I remember, it was clear –the question bloomed and never left my soul.I set myself to plumb the depth of me,eschewing all delusion … Continue reading →

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Under the Skin

Posted on August 27, 2023 by sputterpub

Repeatedly she self-describes aloud.“Emotional” she calls her point of view.She’s plugging into feelings, and she’s proudto publicize what’s in her heart as true.She makes me recollect the man who claimedhe’s so endowed and full of empathyhe’s almost paralyzed – he’s … Continue reading →

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Vehemention

Posted on August 14, 2023 by sputterpub

Her argument was vehement and fast –abrupt and cold refusal to abetmy statement there’s a difference (nothing vast)in quality of parents siblings get.Maintaining that her sister knew the sameattention, action, discipline she had,for they were close in age (two years), … Continue reading →

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Noticing

Posted on June 19, 2023 by sputterpub

The first job for intelligence, I thought,is finding happiness. That’s what I wantfrom genius (and it’s also how I sought).If not, you’re just an idiot savant.Likewise, I’ve long expected artful mindsto notice what exists with every sense –to be attentive … Continue reading →

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