penspalsprose.substack.com]]>https://penspalsprose.substack.com/podcastSubstackMon, 08 Jun 2026 18:08:56 GMThttps://api.substack.com/feed/podcast/7267724.rssKacy ZurkusA place for thoughtful prose and sharp insights, designed for readers who value depth and connection over constant noise and mindless scrolling.episodicKacy Zurkuspenspalsprose@substack.comNoThoughts shifted from past to present. Remembering the bags of chips and cookies I enjoyed in my youth made me hungry for a snack, so I made a pit stop and grabbed a treat from the bag my mom had packed for me.

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