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Everything Is Tuberculosis (And Other Things I Fear, Too, But Call Me, John)

Posted on May 7, 2025May 7, 2025 by Drema Drudge

A totally nonscientific, fear-based trip through tuberculosis, as taken by one anxious, poem-hoarding Word Raccoon. NOT LISTENING TO:This playlist John… Read more Everything Is Tuberculosis (And Other Things I Fear, Too, But Call Me, John)

CLEAR BAG POLICY IN EFFECT

Posted on May 6, 2025May 6, 2025 by Drema Drudge

Here. Try this. It’ll hurt a little, but god, it’ll taste like something you almost remember. Busking from the Busted… Read more CLEAR BAG POLICY IN EFFECT

My Cathedral’s Ready—Want to See the Stained Glass?

Posted on May 5, 2025May 5, 2025 by Drema Drudge

So yeah, I had a blog post all ready yesterday (okay, mostly ready). Fine. I was working on it. And… Read more My Cathedral’s Ready—Want to See the Stained Glass?

It doesn’t have to be pretty, Precious, if it sings

Posted on May 3, 2025May 3, 2025 by Drema Drudge

I know it’s April, not October, Herbert, but if I want to give jagged lipstick vibes on my own damn… Read more It doesn’t have to be pretty, Precious, if it sings

Authorial Consent (Well, Someone Hit Send)

Posted on May 2, 2025May 2, 2025 by Drema Drudge

Caption: (I didn’t say how many centuries ago I built it.) I think I’m almost over this inconvenient little cold… Read more Authorial Consent (Well, Someone Hit Send)

Control: The Language

Posted on April 28, 2025April 28, 2025 by Drema Drudge

I’ve had Billy Joel’s “A Matter of Trust” on repeat this morning—not quietly, I might add. The music kept the… Read more Control: The Language

Busted Poetry Vending Machine: First Drop, No Refunds

Posted on April 23, 2025April 30, 2025 by Drema Drudge

Outdoor writing season has officially begun!To celebrate, I wore a fun hat.When did I stop wearing hats regularly? I don’t… Read more Busted Poetry Vending Machine: First Drop, No Refunds

Hooray for Writing Retreats

Posted on February 9, 2025February 9, 2025 by Drema Drudge

For the past four years, Barry and I have taken an annual winter writing retreat. It helps us reconnect with… Read more Hooray for Writing Retreats

In The Shadow of Rainbows: A Collection of Songs of Presence by Selma Martin

Posted on October 30, 2023October 31, 2023 by Drema Drudge

Dear Readers, Today I am so honored to share an interview with a great friend of this blog and a… Read more In The Shadow of Rainbows: A Collection of Songs of Presence by Selma Martin

Adventures in Chaotic Home Improvement

Posted on September 15, 2023September 17, 2023 by Drema Drudge

This is the story of how my accidental writing hiatus turned into an accidental home improvement extravaganza. But first, a… Read more Adventures in Chaotic Home Improvement

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