Kacy Zurkus
@ksz714.bsky.social
Writer, reader, mom, yogi. All comments are my own. Join my writing community at www.penspalsprose.com
It's been too long since my last post, but I felt moved to muse this morning! #workingmoms www.penspalsprose.com/musings/if-im-not-perfect-what-am-i
If I’m Not Perfect, What Am I? — Pens Pals, and Prose: A Writer's Community
Last night I enjoyed dinner with some work friends, one of whom retired about 5 months ago. After seeing the positive impact not working was having on her life, her husband decided to take an early re...
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November 7, 2025 at 4:12 PM
It's been too long since my last post, but I felt moved to muse this morning! #workingmoms www.penspalsprose.com/musings/if-im-not-perfect-what-am-i
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My memoir re-launches today under this new cover. I’m glad I was brave to put this out years ago! If I’d write it today, I’d be softer on my dad…we made our amends. But now I write about those conversations separately! Thus is the nature of writing memoir.
#memoir #writingcommunity #books
#memoir #writingcommunity #books
July 11, 2025 at 4:24 PM
My memoir re-launches today under this new cover. I’m glad I was brave to put this out years ago! If I’d write it today, I’d be softer on my dad…we made our amends. But now I write about those conversations separately! Thus is the nature of writing memoir.
#memoir #writingcommunity #books
#memoir #writingcommunity #books
What an incredible week in #SanFrancisco. Hoping things stay on the upward trajectory. You can read about the big wins in my latest post. #JamieFoxx #MagicJohnson #BryceDallasHoward #RonHoward #Common #writers #writingcommunity
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The Magical, Happy Days that Make Me Cry — Pens Pals, and Prose: A Writer's Community
It’s been a bit since my last post, but ‘work’ has been busy. I put quotes around work intentionally, not because I haven’t really been working or because I’m being hyperbolic and making excuses. Rath...
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May 6, 2025 at 2:04 AM
What an incredible week in #SanFrancisco. Hoping things stay on the upward trajectory. You can read about the big wins in my latest post. #JamieFoxx #MagicJohnson #BryceDallasHoward #RonHoward #Common #writers #writingcommunity
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Excited to share my piece in @nextavenue.bsky.social went live today. Anyone else #goinggray? www.nextavenue.org/im-done-colo...
I'm Done Coloring My Hair
My family opposes my decision, but I am ready to wear my gray hair with pride
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April 30, 2025 at 12:32 AM
Excited to share my piece in @nextavenue.bsky.social went live today. Anyone else #goinggray? www.nextavenue.org/im-done-colo...
There's so much to love about #marathonmonday here in #Boston. #running #writing www.penspalsprose.com/musings/mara...
It’s Marathon Monday in Boston. Cheers to All the Runners — Pens Pals, and Prose: A Writer's Community
Reflections from a runner who’s not supposed to run anymore.
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April 21, 2025 at 5:37 PM
There's so much to love about #marathonmonday here in #Boston. #running #writing www.penspalsprose.com/musings/mara...
Sharing my reflections on #writers block. I have so many thoughts swirling about in my head. Yesterday, I told my daughters, "I have a hurricane on top of a tornado, on top of whirlwind going on up there." Slowing that down to put pen to page can be a challenge www.penspalsprose.com/musings/deal...
Dealing with Writer's Block — Pens Pals, and Prose: A Writer's Community
Is writer's block real? Or is it just procrastination in disguise? This article explores the idea of writer's block as a choice, offering insights and practical advice to overcome fear and get to work...
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April 17, 2025 at 12:03 PM
Sharing my reflections on #writers block. I have so many thoughts swirling about in my head. Yesterday, I told my daughters, "I have a hurricane on top of a tornado, on top of whirlwind going on up there." Slowing that down to put pen to page can be a challenge www.penspalsprose.com/musings/deal...
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He stood for truth. Trump’s now coming after him. What side of this moment will you be on? I stand with Chris Krebs.
I Stand With Chris Krebs.
Because standing with him is standing for America.
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April 17, 2025 at 11:12 AM
He stood for truth. Trump’s now coming after him. What side of this moment will you be on? I stand with Chris Krebs.
Sometimes fear is completely irrational. That's how I felt this morning met with giant bumble bee. www.penspalsprose.com/musings/tiny...
Tiny, Scary Things — Pens Pals, and Prose: A Writer's Community
I walked into my bedroom this morning to find my cat staring up at my armoire. Initially, I thought she was eyeing the diaper hanger bag that is now home to single socks waiting in limbo to see if the...
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April 16, 2025 at 12:57 PM
Sometimes fear is completely irrational. That's how I felt this morning met with giant bumble bee. www.penspalsprose.com/musings/tiny...
@golden.house.gov Can you elaborate on the #misinformation about the #SAVEAct? Are you saying that for married women whose names don't match those on their birth certificates WON'T be impacted?
April 15, 2025 at 4:29 PM
@golden.house.gov Can you elaborate on the #misinformation about the #SAVEAct? Are you saying that for married women whose names don't match those on their birth certificates WON'T be impacted?
My latest post on #teaching and #poetry #writing #writers #writingcommunity www.penspalsprose.com/musings/memo...
Memories of Happy, Happy Love — Pens Pals, and Prose: A Writer's Community
Though I’ve made it obvious in previous posts that I am not a poet, that doesn’t diminish my love of verse. In fact, I asked one of my daughter’s friends about a book she’s currently reading, and she ...
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April 11, 2025 at 11:40 PM
My latest post on #teaching and #poetry #writing #writers #writingcommunity www.penspalsprose.com/musings/memo...
Claudia Koonz published The Nazi Conscience in 2003. ON her study of the Nazis, she said, "Once someone is labeled as dangerous or inferior, they become outsiders: We may say their culture is primitive, or they're terrorists, or they're infected with HIV, or SARS." today.duke.edu/2004/03/koon...
The Nazi Conscience | Duke Today
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April 1, 2025 at 2:23 PM
Claudia Koonz published The Nazi Conscience in 2003. ON her study of the Nazis, she said, "Once someone is labeled as dangerous or inferior, they become outsiders: We may say their culture is primitive, or they're terrorists, or they're infected with HIV, or SARS." today.duke.edu/2004/03/koon...
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Tracy Flick be lying
March 26, 2025 at 7:42 AM
Tracy Flick be lying
Excited to launch my new website, a #writing community where all are welcome. Thank you to the incredibly talented Kimberly Sullivan-Ferraro for building the site. Have a #blog you want to share? Let's connect. www.penspalsprose.com
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Join Pens, Pals & Prose, where writers connect to share stories, give constructive feedback, and build a nurturing community. Discover inspiration, improve your writing skills, and make lasting connec...
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March 11, 2025 at 6:56 PM
Excited to launch my new website, a #writing community where all are welcome. Thank you to the incredibly talented Kimberly Sullivan-Ferraro for building the site. Have a #blog you want to share? Let's connect. www.penspalsprose.com
Reposted by Kacy Zurkus
May you find something to be grateful for today and always ❤️
My wife almost died on Thanksgiving. The holiday carries a deeper meaning now.
I hadn't heard from Anita in hours and was starting to worry when the phone rang saying she had been hit by a car and was in a coma.
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November 28, 2024 at 3:26 PM
May you find something to be grateful for today and always ❤️
To celebrate 20 years of Innovation Sandbox contest, each ISB Top 10 Finalists will receive a Finalist-friendly $5 million uncapped SAFE investment beginning at RSAC 2025. Join the top #cybersecurity #innovators - Applications open January 14.
Learn more here: www.rsaconference.com/library/pres...
Learn more here: www.rsaconference.com/library/pres...
RSA Conference 2025 Innovation Sandbox Contest Celebrates 20th Anniversary; Introduces $50 Million Annual Investment Program for Top 10 Finalists
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November 21, 2024 at 2:56 PM
To celebrate 20 years of Innovation Sandbox contest, each ISB Top 10 Finalists will receive a Finalist-friendly $5 million uncapped SAFE investment beginning at RSAC 2025. Join the top #cybersecurity #innovators - Applications open January 14.
Learn more here: www.rsaconference.com/library/pres...
Learn more here: www.rsaconference.com/library/pres...
Interesting read in @theatlantic.bsky.social today. www.theatlantic.com/magazine/arc...
How the Ivy League Broke America
The meritocracy isn’t working. We need something new.
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November 15, 2024 at 5:37 PM
Interesting read in @theatlantic.bsky.social today. www.theatlantic.com/magazine/arc...