Category Archives: Weather

In Early March

Posted on March 9, 2026 by sputterpub

The rain surprise at 5 a.m. was nice –a patter on the skylight as I drowsed –and then again at 7:30 – twice,an unpredicted more-than-drizzle rousedme to variety. I gave adviceto self alone, and bided dryly houseduntil the laden coastal … Continue reading →

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Varmints

Posted on March 5, 2026 by sputterpub

I saw six ants, one skunk and two raccoonsthe morning after drizzle, breeze and rain.Our weather here is nothing like monsoons,but we don’t tend to work on how things drain.So standing water is a common bane –mosquito pools and rodent … Continue reading →

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Chilly Morning

Posted on February 27, 2026 by sputterpub

At half past 5 I rose to start the heat.That’s something that I’ve never done before.But age has made me shiver, and the feetof February walk with even morechill temperature than usual. We’re poorwithstanding cold; our windows are not storm.I … 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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Pause

Posted on February 25, 2026 by sputterpub

I wish he had less stress and she less grief,but there’s not much for either I can do –they’re grown and have to manage their relief.I start to fret, and then admit that’s true.If I were dead, they’d find their … Continue reading →

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In Appreciation

Posted on January 15, 2026 by sputterpub

I cannot be more fortunate than this:6 days alone at home, with spates of rainoutside. By emailed love and texted kissI was beset, with much to entertain.In solitude I reveled, and the blisswas more than I can fluently explain.I venture … Continue reading →

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Winter Wind

Posted on January 6, 2026 by sputterpub

I heard the wind blow hard all through the night,and up before the sun I hear it still.I checked the weather app, and clocked the sightof “feels like 24″ from gale-caused chill.I hesitate to venture out, but rightacross the deck … Continue reading →

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Outward Bound

Posted on December 17, 2025 by sputterpub

I’ll have to go outside today, to findmy daily prompt. The garden looks too dead.It’s mid-December and though I’m inclinedto hunker here by fireside insteadof walking bearing weight, I’ll gift my mindwith fellows shopping gifts and winter bread.I planned to … Continue reading →

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December Chill

Posted on December 14, 2025 by sputterpub

December chill is on us. It won’t freeze,but humid multiplies effect and willimpose on roofless folk severities:December chill. We’re known for mild weather here but still,the walk to BART in 48 degreesis hard to handle even in down fill. I … Continue reading →

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Emerging Plan

Posted on November 19, 2025 by sputterpub

It isn’t that I’m foggy when I rise,but something shifts as I get vertical.In 40 minutes I will organizeintention; then small aims exert their pull.From out of lax I start to realizea walk to lunch will suit me to the … Continue reading →

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