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On Self Respect

Few people get space for free – so self respect is an act of defiance.

Posted byMarushkaJanuary 18, 2023Posted inUncategorizedTags:Breaking Bad, contrary, defiance, grit, honesty, inspiration, life, Martha Stewart, perseverance, real, self respect, The Anarchist's Cookbook, unasked-for advice, values8 Comments on On Self Respect

They Say If You Want Something Done

They say if you want something done, you must do it yourself. This is not true.

Posted byMarushkaNovember 1, 2022Posted inUncategorizedTags:achievement, birthday, deadlines, humor, planning, productivity, taxes, to doLeave a comment on They Say If You Want Something Done

Living History

This is a letter I might have never written – filled with things I might have never said: a letter for my father’s retirement.

Posted byMarushkaOctober 5, 2020May 11, 2022Posted inUncategorizedTags:Davy Crockett, father, history, retirement7 Comments on Living History

Rain Day

Today was a special day. This morning I woke to rain.

Posted byMarushkaJuly 15, 2020July 14, 2020Posted inUncategorizedTags:environment, meditation, rain, water9 Comments on Rain Day

“A Personal Statement of No More Than One Page”

I find myself in a ridiculous position. Perhaps you can relate?

Posted byMarushkaJuly 14, 2020July 10, 2020Posted inUncategorizedTags:application, future, geneology, graduate school, personal statement5 Comments on “A Personal Statement of No More Than One Page”

Well-Written Article (Letter To A Writer)

There are exactly two terrifying things about a well-written article.

Posted byMarushkaJuly 10, 2020July 9, 2020Posted inUncategorizedTags:article, courage, determination, empathy, encouragement, writingLeave a comment on Well-Written Article (Letter To A Writer)

My Past Self Says…

This morning I had a conversation with my past self. She said she was disappointed, and I said, “That’s fine.”

Posted byMarushkaJune 17, 2020June 16, 2020Posted inUncategorizedTags:ambition, failure, introspection, life, Matrix, perfectionism, success2 Comments on My Past Self Says…

A Year Since Last Summer

This morning I sit on the balcony and lose track of time. If I’m not careful, I lose a whole year.

Posted byMarushkaJune 15, 2020Posted inUncategorizedTags:busy, happiness, life, meaning, slowing down, summer, time, values2 Comments on A Year Since Last Summer

Misunderstood Words

“Fact:” we’re exposed to the word early on, but most people’s usage is a little…non-factual.

Posted byMarushkaJune 9, 2020June 5, 2020Posted inUncategorizedTags:alternative facts, definition, democracy, experience, facts, fake news, history, language, linguistics4 Comments on Misunderstood Words

Sense of Place: Northside News

A now-vanished newsstand held the seeds of understanding ambiguity.

Posted byMarushkaJune 8, 2020June 5, 2020Posted inUncategorizedTags:change, coming of age, community, faith, Isaac Bashevis Singer, memory, reading, smutLeave a comment on Sense of Place: Northside News

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