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To Fast From Despair

Rather than the usual chocolates or alcohol – is there a way to fast from despair?

Posted byMarushkaFebruary 18, 2026Posted inUncategorizedTags:compassion, despair, lent, Martha NussbaumLeave a comment on To Fast From Despair

Love & Duct Tape

Notoriously, you shouldn’t judge a book by its cover. But what about its spine, and other essential parts?

Posted byMarushkaFebruary 4, 2026Posted inDon't AskTags:Book, Ex Libris, LOTR, reading1 Comment on Love & Duct Tape

On Dust Work & Clean Versions

An update: I talk “dust work” versus my new chapbook project Dust Work, and how to tidy up a trail.

Posted byMarushkaJanuary 20, 2026January 20, 2026Posted inUncategorizedTags:writing, cleaning, dust, maintenance work, maintenance art4 Comments on On Dust Work & Clean Versions

Advent, Day 24: Single Leaf

The classic Advent calendar involves opening doors. This Advent, I post a poem a day. Chocolate (probably) not included.

Posted byMarushkaDecember 24, 2025December 23, 2025Posted inPoetry, UncategorizedTags:advent, Advent 20251 Comment on Advent, Day 24: Single Leaf

Advent, Day 23: You Who Hold Vigil

The classic Advent calendar involves opening doors. This Advent, I post a poem a day. Chocolate (probably) not included.

Posted byMarushkaDecember 23, 2025January 19, 2026Posted inPoetry, UncategorizedTags:advent, Advent 20251 Comment on Advent, Day 23: You Who Hold Vigil

Advent, Day 22: You May Slouch

The classic Advent calendar involves opening doors. This Advent, I post a poem a day. Chocolate (probably) not included.

Posted byMarushkaDecember 22, 2025December 21, 2025Posted inadvent, PoetryTags:advent, Advent 20251 Comment on Advent, Day 22: You May Slouch

Advent, Day 21: I’ll Wrestle Your Stranger

The classic Advent calendar involves opening doors. This Advent, I post a poem a day. Chocolate (probably) not included.

Posted byMarushkaDecember 21, 2025December 21, 2025Posted inadvent, PoetryTags:advent, Advent 20251 Comment on Advent, Day 21: I’ll Wrestle Your Stranger

Advent, Day 20: When Sinks The Silence

The classic Advent calendar involves opening doors. This Advent, I post a poem a day. Chocolate (probably) not included.

Posted byMarushkaDecember 20, 2025December 19, 2025Posted inadvent, Poetry, UncategorizedTags:advent, Advent 2025Leave a comment on Advent, Day 20: When Sinks The Silence

Advent, Day 19: A Million Mornings Long

The classic Advent calendar involves opening doors. This Advent, I post a poem a day. Chocolate (probably) not included.

Posted byMarushkaDecember 19, 2025December 16, 2025Posted inadvent, Poetry, UncategorizedTags:advent, Advent 20252 Comments on Advent, Day 19: A Million Mornings Long

Advent, Day 18: The Miracle Collector

The classic Advent calendar involves opening doors. This Advent, I post a poem a day. Chocolate (probably) not included.

Posted byMarushkaDecember 18, 2025December 16, 2025Posted inadvent, PoetryTags:advent, Advent 20251 Comment on Advent, Day 18: The Miracle Collector

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