Category Archives: Transit

Trying Tryon

Posted on August 1, 2025 by sputterpub

This visit, moving air impresses me.Although the calendar reads late July,the temperature and the humidityare mild. Through the leaves an azure skycreates a bowl of clean. The weather’s dryand steps are easy, bathed by gentle breeze.The trails are clear. With … Continue reading →

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Wining

Posted on July 30, 2025 by sputterpub

This isn’t my first airplane flight you know,and dozens have been out of SFO,a specialist in finding many waysto exculpate its regular delays.A tardy cleaning crew? Give me a break.A false alarm of fire in the tower?I’ll need a cup … Continue reading →

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Ashore Before

Posted on July 27, 2025 by sputterpub

I’m paying extra for my airplane seat,and our accommodations on the cruise,while far below top deck or any suite,are more deluxe than staterooms I would choosebefore. Hotels and tours have good reviews,and little complications are abating.I’m pleased. I’m not imagining … Continue reading →

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The New Pack

Posted on July 25, 2025 by sputterpub

Convinced it does me good to bear some weight,well-balanced, over lower limbs and hips,about to check a bag to add to freightbelow the cabin, on some pleasure trips,I need a carry-on. I contemplateconvertibles, but my opinion tipsaway from wheels to … Continue reading →

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Transit Dreams

Posted on July 23, 2025 by sputterpub

The first dream had my brothers sitting near.We’re in an airport, and my phone is dead.My iPad too – initially my fearwas how to get a boarding pass. Time spedand chaos mounted while I dashing pledfor aid from staff in … Continue reading →

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Spirit Walk

Posted on July 11, 2025 by sputterpub

Increasing weekly walking quite a bitof late, but always with an end in mind,like getting to a place appropriatefor family or labor or the kindof groceries I savor and think fitfor purposes to which I’m strong-inclined,my path is often varied … Continue reading →

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South to Solitude

Posted on June 16, 2025 by sputterpub

Selecting carefully among the foodsavailable amid voracious kids,and co-existing with some attitudesdelusional and maybe on the skids,no discontent or hot complaint intrudes.I move and sleep enough. What here forbids,forestalls, or forms will end in half a day,when I’m at home … Continue reading →

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Sitting Sat

Posted on June 14, 2025 by sputterpub

Two quarter hours sitting in the suntoday, away from home and every chore,I processed stillness as a sort of fun,and felt I needn’t ask for any more.But I was with a relative who’s oneI like to visit. And I also … Continue reading →

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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 →

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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 →

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