Category Archives: Transit

Mt Hood Scenic RR

Posted on June 13, 2025 by sputterpub

I bid the kids to photo what they tookfrom chugging gently on this slope today.The five of us were seated for a lookat Hood and its environs. I’ll conveysome words, but they could try to make a bookof this experience. … Continue reading →

Posted in Family, Poetry, Transit | Tagged | Leave a comment

Bluggage

Posted on June 7, 2025 by sputterpub

I measured my old suitcase yesterday.Equipped with its dimensions, I then soughta case of like size and two wheels, the wayI like a bag designed, that can be broughtto lugging angle, tipped to follow, caughtby handle. I don’t need much … Continue reading →

Posted in Poetry, Transit | Tagged | Leave a comment

A Long Way Along

Posted on June 5, 2025 by sputterpub

Deliberately I walked a longer route,and shopped before embarking on the train.My need for exercise became acuteand happily I added steps. No painwas dogging me and yes, my aging brainreceives from ambulation benefit.At night I’ll run TV to entertain,but afternoon … Continue reading →

Posted in Aging, Health, Poetry, Transit | Tagged | Leave a comment

Nine Minute Wait

Posted on May 27, 2025 by sputterpub

Nine minutes till the bus is due, to pickme up and help me tote the groceries.I have my phone of course – I now equipmy travels with it for emergencies.But I’ve scant use for its amenities.I watch the kids and … Continue reading →

Posted in Aging, Poetry, Transit | Tagged | Leave a comment

Raising Consciousness

Posted on May 18, 2025 by sputterpub

That 20 minute morning walk, I triedto notice where I went and felt, insteadof concentrating on ideas I spiedreviewing journal entries. In my headI wandered, while each 8-pound weighted treadwas made amid air springtime soft and sweet.I caught a train … Continue reading →

Posted in Cognition, Poetry, Transit | Tagged | Leave a comment

Travel Day

Posted on April 8, 2025 by sputterpub

A nervous voyager, I always risebefore it’s necessary, so insteadof tapping my adrenaline suppliesI get to practice patience in my head.Already packed, no puzzles to surprise,lunch made and linens taken off the bed,I’m sitting in a blue upholstered chair,and contemplating … Continue reading →

Posted in Personality, Poetry, Transit | Tagged | Leave a comment

Good Chance Encounter

Posted on April 2, 2025 by sputterpub

I used a bus I rarely ride to getsome miles south and west. The trip was lessthan lovely – crowded, noisy – but it letme off with extra time at the address.Exploring then, I saw a route and setmy exit … Continue reading →

Posted in Neighborhood, Poetry, Transit | Tagged | Leave a comment

The Other C Word

Posted on March 29, 2025 by sputterpub

I think (and hope) this cold is nearly done.My nose still runs and I’ve low energy,but aim to travel west today for funwith birthday-celebrating family.And 5 days hence I’ll fly so I can bewith Oregonians I long to kiss.So, yes, … Continue reading →

Posted in Family, Health, Poetry, Transit | Leave a comment

A Week Before Travel

Posted on March 28, 2025 by sputterpub

Ten years ago, it took a day or twofor head colds to progress from throat to nose.But owing now to age or maybe newvariety of virus, most a weekof drippy throat besets before I brewvoice-changing clog and heated heavy head.Right … Continue reading →

Posted in Aging, Health, Poetry, Transit | Tagged | Leave a comment

March Medley

Posted on March 15, 2025 by sputterpub

Three members of my City familyhave birthdays, so I need to shift the dateof overnighting (twice) from normalcyto novelty. And one who’s out of statewill mark his seventeenth. I want to beattendant, and I plan to celebratea month from customary … Continue reading →

Posted in Cognition, Family, Love, Poetry, Transit | Leave a comment