Tag Archives: Health

Repetitive Motions

Posted on October 1, 2019 by sputterpub

Experiencing minor chronic pain I’d calibrate if asked at three point five, I won’t consult a doctor or complain, considering how long I’ve been alive – perhaps the symptom’s age-appropriate. For though I have a parent living yet, and even … Continue reading →

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No Smoking

Posted on September 19, 2019 by sputterpub

I didn’t smoke tobacco to look cool, exactly. I mean, I was not concerned with peer regards. I made it out of school and off to college; then my head got turned by admiration. There I met a guy who … Continue reading →

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Keto Kitchen Kounter

Posted on September 9, 2019 by sputterpub

When I moved back, my discipline did not. It wasn’t that I craved the bread, desserts, or Triscuits. I can’t say that I forgot how sugar’s toxic, carbohydrate hurts, and all digestive systems need a break. It’s more like I … Continue reading →

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Morning Strategy

Posted on September 2, 2019 by sputterpub

A score of years ago a friend told me, responding to my marveling how fit her husband was, four years past seventy and twenty-eight our senior: “Oh, he lit upon a method to maintain his powers. The first thing every … Continue reading →

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Not Neuro

Posted on August 19, 2019 by sputterpub

Perambulating, sometimes I ignore the views I’m walking through. I organize my errands, screen a daydream, focus more inside than on the scenes before my eyes. Returning to what’s present, I’ve been known to wonder where I’ve wandered. I forgot … Continue reading →

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Fear of Irony

Posted on August 8, 2019 by sputterpub

I used to know a guy who spoke so well he could have been a new Demosthenes, until his brain misfired – like a spell, he lost his speech in agonized degrees. My children’s dad was always into sound – … Continue reading →

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Necked

Posted on August 5, 2019 by sputterpub

At least a score of years ago, I heard I’ve osteo-arthritis near my neck. I tend to clench; I took them at their word, attended therapy, and felt the wreck of nape and jawline start to ease a bit. I … Continue reading →

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Arborism

Posted on July 25, 2019 by sputterpub

While classic symbolism’s long been held for art produced in oil, words, and notes, I saw, I read, I heard and I rebelled. I argued only ignorance devotes itself to elementary attitude, like woman is the moon and man the … Continue reading →

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Silver Lining

Posted on July 15, 2019 by sputterpub

Of course nobody wants catastrophe. For all the drama, everyone invokes affection, peace, domestic harmony, sufficient stimulation. Someone jokes about the time to study jail affords: the space to write a novel in your cell, the limits in the yard … Continue reading →

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Well I Declare

Posted on June 25, 2019 by sputterpub

My triceps ache from picking up those weights. I’ll have 6 hits of nicotine today. I’ll say goodbye to milled carbohydrates, and turn again to pen and keyboard play. I’ll give my legs and patience exercise. I’ll try to ease … Continue reading →

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