Tag Archives: Health

My Second Shot

Posted on March 12, 2021 by sputterpub

My second shot, I’m fortunate to write,was painless and no hassle to obtain.The venue wasn’t crowded and the chainof volunteers was organized and tight,directing us with smiles masked but bright,conducting an inoculation train –my second shot. My arm is sore, … Continue reading →

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Welcome

Posted on March 11, 2021 by sputterpub

I got my second shot a week ago –they say I may in 7 days proceedexploring more of what I used to knowlast year before the fear of flu appeared.Now I’m some time away from home, althoughI’m relatively comfortable right … Continue reading →

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Meditation/Medication

Posted on March 10, 2021 by sputterpub

I had a bout of strong anxietya month ago. I recognized the stress,although at first I worried I might beabout to have a stroke. I was a messand then resolved attempting to relax:to slow my breath and strengthen my exhale.I … Continue reading →

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It’s Still Too Soon

Posted on March 9, 2021 by sputterpub

It’s still too soon to socialize with youin person – we must manage via phone.That second shot we get this week is knownto carry strong protection – that seems true –but we are told to let its power brewanother fortnight … Continue reading →

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Repetition

Posted on March 4, 2021 by sputterpub

It’s known if monkey see, then monkey do.That’s how small apes and babies learn to be.So watch yourself – your boy is watching you. You act like you expect your words, if true,to be the way he learns. But don’t … Continue reading →

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A Better Spring

Posted on March 3, 2021 by sputterpub

A better spring than last year is in storefor us – I feel it in my bones and heart.Twelve months ago, we didn’t dream the startof lockdown would produce uncivil war. We didn’t know the senate we’d abhor,the hate we’d … Continue reading →

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Masking Smiles

Posted on February 24, 2021 by sputterpub

My daughter says the mask’s real benefitis she no longer has to smile so,who feels a scowl’s more appropriatewith all the excrement in life of late.But I think she’s mistaken. Just as itis obvious when speaking through a smile(we hear … Continue reading →

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No Blame

Posted on February 22, 2021 by sputterpub

A lot of members of my familydraw energy from indignation’s flame.For me today, exhaustion swamps the blame. When public health is failing, and we seethat promises and care are not the same,a lot of members of my familydraw energy from … Continue reading →

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After the Appointment

Posted on February 21, 2021 by sputterpub

I took my first vaccine shot late last week.There were no lines, confusion, stress or pain.According to my friends, that’s not unique –preceding me, I hear no one complain.The media reports are scary, bleak.They agitate the heart and rock the … Continue reading →

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The Appointment

Posted on February 15, 2021 by sputterpub

It came to pass on day three thirty twoof lockdown. Someone jabbed my upper arm.Although I thought no shot would fix this flu,and harbored doubts about the speed and tests,as soon as my appointed time came through,I felt my stress … Continue reading →

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