Category Archives: Transit

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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Walkabout

Posted on March 21, 2026 by sputterpub

Perambulating in the almost-springfor 60 minutes, I went south and west.I took a photograph of every thingthat caught my fancy. And the last was best.The street was bare of traffic, I’ll attest.I crossed it unmolested to a signthat wasn’t accurate … Continue reading →

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Full Frontal Fire Engines

Posted on March 20, 2026 by sputterpub

I heard the siren winding down behindme as I strode due west, and then came more.Ahead of me another whistle whined,as eastward-bound a second engine’s roarjoined up to fill the air. What met was kindof face-to-face, and from each truck … Continue reading →

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The October Plan

Posted on March 17, 2026 by sputterpub

October travel calls from months away.My first-born has her golden jubilee.I’m sponsoring a trip for us – I’ll paythe fares for where she’ll soon decide to be.It looks like London’s her first choice, to stayat least a week, with days … Continue reading →

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Alleviation

Posted on February 26, 2026 by sputterpub

Succeeding minor stressors, things improved.The stink of rotting rodent was suppressed.Anxiety a loved one marked, that movedhim to feel overwhelmed, no longer messedhis attitude. The rain was not recessedbut transit ran. And though the final blockI walked in drenching storm, … Continue reading →

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