Category Archives: Transit

Old Haunt

Posted on July 4, 2026 by sputterpub

I used to frolic, 60 years ago,on territory rising by the sea.My peers and I meandered high and lowamong old bunkers, scrambling down the screeto wave at waves and harmonize with blowof surf besieging pebbles and debris.I snapped this shot … Continue reading →

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Memorial

Posted on June 28, 2026 by sputterpub

On Father’s Day, the widow let him knowhis dad’s memorial event would bein two months’ time. This family will goto Helena by rail and road, to seesome relatives and friends put on a showof music set to mark in memorythe … Continue reading →

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Detour

Posted on June 18, 2026 by sputterpub

I’m nodding to unusual today.The rest of June and even some Julywill be irregular. Across the bayI won’t be much. I’ll pack a bag and fly.I’ll dine on different food and watch a playI hope to like. And maybe I’ll … Continue reading →

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Eye-Catcher

Posted on June 8, 2026 by sputterpub

I walk to BART the way I like it best,long-striding with a mostly-empty mind.Beneath my shirt I wear a weighted vest.I savor work accomplished, not inclinedto re-employ as yet. My feet arrestmy forward motion – gratified, I finda panorama beckoning … Continue reading →

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Dealing with Dullness

Posted on May 19, 2026 by sputterpub

Aware of dull fatigue and worn sinew,attempting to be grateful for what works,I plan to walk today, collect the viewabove me, and observe whatever lurksamid the gardens. Maybe I’ll pass througha scene that prompts a smile, one that perksmy stamina … Continue reading →

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Trimmed

Posted on May 17, 2026 by sputterpub

I’ve walked this neighborhood near 20 years,and here’s a tree that often grabs my gaze.From autumn till past April it appearswell-shaped but maybe dead. Then lit with May’sextended sunlight it sends blooming spearsof buds. Each spring I greet belated spraysof … Continue reading →

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Reflection

Posted on May 14, 2026 by sputterpub

Commuting home last night, I saw the signreflected backwards in a window pane.And I read “Bears” in every rounded line,the B reversed but otherwise so plainI couldn’t unsee it. “2169″was nothing obvious – I can’t explainwhy even after reading it … Continue reading →

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Carmageddon?

Posted on April 20, 2026 by sputterpub

Predicting traffic jams and crowded rail,the news produced loud warnings of a mess,and doubtless many listened without fail –three friends alerted me, inciting stressin small amounts. I needed to availmyself of train and bus to home. I guessmy 10 a.m. … Continue reading →

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Mechanics

Posted on April 7, 2026 by sputterpub

The plane from SFO was late to land,but even so we boarded per the list.And waited. UA lets the lapse expandto fit a fit arrival, and insistthey operate on time. I can’t commandthe system but I comprehend the gist,and I … Continue reading →

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Not at Home

Posted on April 4, 2026 by sputterpub

I’m here so much I have a nice routinealternative to home, without some stuff,considerately muting my machinebut solving, writing, walking. It’s not tough;I get my exercise, familiar scene,variety but salt and wine enough.And precious time to more than talk: to … Continue reading →

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