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Feeling Yesterday

Posted on May 23, 2022 by sputterpub

I felt fantastic yesterday, as soonas I returned from overnight with kids.I walked into my place at nearly noon,unpacked my little bag, and met my sibsto visit Mom and lunch with cousins missedfor two pandemic years. My appetitereceived good food, … Continue reading →

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Frankism

Posted on May 20, 2022 by sputterpub

“Let me be frank,” our father used to state.Or “I’ll be frank with you.” We smile/groaned.For though a candid man, his natal fatewas carrying the word as name. Intonedright after that was when he often taughtus how to care for … Continue reading →

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‘Rona Redux

Posted on May 17, 2022 by sputterpub

The former nanny babysat last week.She’s trusted but there may have been a lapse.She wasn’t feeling perfect, didn’t seeka test except at home (they’re known for gaps).That evening took her to the hospital.The ER staff found out the causativewas kidney … Continue reading →

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Avo Bath

Posted on May 14, 2022 by sputterpub

There was no actual calamity –a canceled train one way, and coming back,computers down and signs no one could see,while in between my sleep was short and slack.I witnessed toddler tears, frustrated glee,and tired parents’ optimism black.I made it home. … Continue reading →

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Mama Don’t Praise

Posted on May 13, 2022 by sputterpub

My brother gave up cigarettes at last.He’s over 60, overweight, in needof exercise, and feeling it. He’s pastexcuse and now he wants his breathing freed.He proudly told our mother he’d succeed.If she knows how to nurture, she forgot,responding “Yeah, but … Continue reading →

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Potential Energy

Posted on May 11, 2022 by sputterpub

Perhaps it’s untimely to counsel you now,but I can’t suppress my emotions.You’re full middle-aged, and of course you know howto live – you don’t need any notionsfrom mother or father – not even from spouse –each may be a foe … Continue reading →

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Iris Seeds

Posted on May 10, 2022 by sputterpub

I planted iris seeds. Now will they grow?I understand that rhizomes are the waythey’re propagated mostly, but I knowit’s possible, or so the experts say,to let seeds germinate a month or so,protected from conditions that decay.They reproduce in nature from … Continue reading →

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Usurping Authority

Posted on April 19, 2022 by sputterpub

The father told the son “Remove your hood,”and I believe my visage disagreed,so I’m the one admonished. I’m no good –usurping Dad’s authority, indeed!Another Pop another time decreeda bedtime story done (at quarter length).Then I was warned I’d best not … Continue reading →

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Web Stats

Posted on April 16, 2022 by sputterpub

They broke the news to me like it was smart –no bunk beds would be purchased for the roomthe kids will share. They thought they’d done their partby research on the Web. They both assumethe stats are worthy guides, but … Continue reading →

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Recollection Reservation

Posted on April 12, 2022 by sputterpub

I used to reminisce about the waymy father taught me car mechanics – gears,controlling skids and double-clutching, playwith points, Bernoulli’s work. First born, three yearsbefore the son, I stopped those tales today.From talking with my brother, it appearshe treasures memories … Continue reading →

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