Category Archives: Weather

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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Lazing

Posted on April 29, 2026 by sputterpub

I’ll be a little late today, to post.That’s insignificant as it can be.No obligation motivates – at most,it’s just a morning task I set for me.It’s chill today, for April, and I seein fireplace warm flames of yellow-red.I’m home from … Continue reading →

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More Rain

Posted on April 28, 2026 by sputterpub

Accustomed now to months of winter drought,we sadly sat with minimal surprisethrough most of January’s weeks withoutgood rain to follow New Year’s stormy skies.For vernal dryness none of us felt doubt,but April soaks arrive to catalyzeour gardens and to irrigate … Continue reading →

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Wednesday Sky

Posted on April 16, 2026 by sputterpub

I like the weather where I live so much,I may not ever relocate. This placehas temperate temperature and totes the touchof ocean in the air. The feel of spacearound me when I walk about is sucha soft caress it elevates … Continue reading →

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After Spring Rain

Posted on April 9, 2026 by sputterpub

The vernal rain that wet us yesterday,continuing to drizzle overnight,made blossoms droop and leafing branchlets splayupon the ground and wooden walk. The sightof greenlings down comprised a dawn display.I sheared and composted by early light,and spooked a baby skunk that … Continue reading →

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Pre-Spring Cleaning

Posted on March 16, 2026 by sputterpub

It took some weeks to get the gardener here,but I and winter wilt could stand the wait.He came last week, with tools to prune and shearthe overgrowth away from door to gate.There’s more to do before all paths are clearand … Continue reading →

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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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