Category Archives: Weather

Ignition

Posted on September 29, 2026 by sputterpub

I had the unit cleaned two days ago.It’s almost like I knew the air would chill.Today the inside temperature – belowthe 67 mark – did not untillate afternoon reach 70, althoughI put the fireplace through morning drill.This early cold is … Continue reading →

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The Quality of Air

Posted on September 23, 2026 by sputterpub

Air quality this summer has been great.Prevailing winds have not been acting weird.No fire has besmirched our normal state,and though eccentric cloudscapes have appearedat times, most mornings I appreciatethe air’s caress on neck and shoulder, steeredby breeze, and after sigh … Continue reading →

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Morning Soothe

Posted on September 18, 2026 by sputterpub

At half past 7, as the heat wave broke,I walked outside to compost coffee grounds.What struck me to a standstill and awokeattention was the sky. There were no boundsexcept the rims of trees. Nobody spoketo me and morning birds refrained … Continue reading →

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A Heat Wave

Posted on September 17, 2026 by sputterpub

Composing this September 9th, I’ll tryto mention other subjects than the heat.Compared to elsewhere we’re so lucky, Icannot complain when mild skips a beat,and for three days we clock a season high.But we don’t air condition – not repleteis insulation’s … Continue reading →

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Goldbud

Posted on September 4, 2026 by sputterpub

The orchard is in Placerville I see(I looked it up online the other night),where valley temperature is perfectlyappropriate for growing stone fruit right.I paid the price for two (that wasn’t light),and toted them to kids I love, to teachby sharing … Continue reading →

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Fly Free

Posted on August 5, 2026 by sputterpub

I hate it when a fly comes in my room.Yet I don’t want to murk my view with screens.I took to closing doors to bar the zoom,but August heat and dead air’s what that means.A stranger commented – no fly … Continue reading →

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A Tuesday Morning

Posted on July 21, 2026 by sputterpub

The view this morning from my living roomis dappled sun beneath a twining vine,conveying coolness, smoothness through a loomof photosynthesis. Such comfort’s mine,I feel provoked. I take it as a signof natural love, of vegetation’s kiss.Right now I’m feeling well, … Continue reading →

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Gratuity

Posted on July 19, 2026 by sputterpub

Magnificent as mountain vistas are,commanding as the ocean tends to be,I seldom have to travel long or farto be enchanted with the sceneryencountered walking in my neighborhood,in shades of weather-tempered greenery.I stride with butterflies. The ways are good.I pocket nature’s … Continue reading →

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June 11 Heat Advisory

Posted on June 19, 2026 by sputterpub

It’s Southern California warm today.It’s nearly Vegas hot at 9 a.m.I planned to walk to BART, but this displayof temperature, predicted well by themin media, will make my will okaya prudent bus ride. Only time will stemthis tide of heat … Continue reading →

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Seasonality

Posted on June 5, 2026 by sputterpub

My yard mates are abundant now – birds flockto scavenge from the ground and browse the buds.A dozen squirrels race on roof, and mockmy quietude with footfalls loud as thuds(a tree gives easy access). Raccoon stockis fat and gravid. Fruitfulness … Continue reading →

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