Category Archives: Transit

Unaccustoming

Posted on October 9, 2026 by sputterpub

I’ll mute this blog for 20 days or so.Before a streak becomes a bully pest,I’ll pause the pen and so unpen a flowof novel observation. I’ll investattention otherwise and come to knowenvironments as temporary guest.My pack and too my feet … Continue reading →

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Closing In

Posted on October 3, 2026 by sputterpub

We started choosing near a year agothe way we’d celebrate her jubilee.We tossed ideas for places to and fro;across the pond we landed plans for three,and added half a week in NYC(forever fun and pausing on our wayback home). It’s … Continue reading →

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Urban Purple

Posted on October 1, 2026 by sputterpub

I caught these purple people with my phoneas I proceeded Tuesday on my wayto one of three appointments. T-shirts shoneand stature charmed. They seemed to all obeythe lead, and two attendants didn’t swaytheir watch. Perhaps the strollers couldn’t catchthe house … Continue reading →

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5 at 10

Posted on September 20, 2026 by sputterpub

I’ll buy five items in the local storeand tote them home by paces, rail, and street.Replenishing a shelf and crisper drawer,my eating options then will be completefor weekend time and even one day more.It’s probable I’ll still take to my … Continue reading →

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Baggage

Posted on September 3, 2026 by sputterpub

I set up home for comfort, and I loveto linger here, in theory and in fact.This one-room cottage fits me like a glove,and nowhere tops its power to attractmy steps. But coming days and weeks impactmy inclination – I will … Continue reading →

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The Sitting Tree

Posted on July 31, 2026 by sputterpub

I call the office, weekdays, 4 pm.And when I’m in the city at that timeI sometimes stop, cough up commuting phlegm,and perch here where the kids are wont to climb.I adult-talk before I play with them.Today I tag this sitting … Continue reading →

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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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