Amanda Růžičková
@marvelish.me
She/Her. Poet in Prague. Trying to make my way back to my Stockbridge-Munsee roots. Living with stage IV lung cancer & too many unread books.
Poetry, reviews, etc. @ marvelish.me; reviews @ lesbrary.com; published in Gashmius Magazine and Elephants & Tea
Poetry, reviews, etc. @ marvelish.me; reviews @ lesbrary.com; published in Gashmius Magazine and Elephants & Tea
Kat. KAT! Art me! I'll go e-mail you.
November 26, 2025 at 12:35 AM
Kat. KAT! Art me! I'll go e-mail you.
It was the idea that someone might feel seen and a bit less alone that made me start sharing my poetry last year. From there I started writing reviews. Now I'm working on a novel.
Reviews, for me, are all about other people—author and audience. For everything else, I'm still finding the balance.
Reviews, for me, are all about other people—author and audience. For everything else, I'm still finding the balance.
November 18, 2025 at 9:11 PM
It was the idea that someone might feel seen and a bit less alone that made me start sharing my poetry last year. From there I started writing reviews. Now I'm working on a novel.
Reviews, for me, are all about other people—author and audience. For everything else, I'm still finding the balance.
Reviews, for me, are all about other people—author and audience. For everything else, I'm still finding the balance.
This is interesting to think about!
I've been a writer for most of my life, I only recently started thinking of myself as one. I wrote because I had things I need to get out.
Friends eventually convinced me that I might actually be good, and that other people might get something out of my work.
I've been a writer for most of my life, I only recently started thinking of myself as one. I wrote because I had things I need to get out.
Friends eventually convinced me that I might actually be good, and that other people might get something out of my work.
November 18, 2025 at 9:11 PM
This is interesting to think about!
I've been a writer for most of my life, I only recently started thinking of myself as one. I wrote because I had things I need to get out.
Friends eventually convinced me that I might actually be good, and that other people might get something out of my work.
I've been a writer for most of my life, I only recently started thinking of myself as one. I wrote because I had things I need to get out.
Friends eventually convinced me that I might actually be good, and that other people might get something out of my work.
That sounds like a lot of envy to me.
Anyway, congratulations! That sounds like a truly fascinating field, and a lot of work. I'm a random internet stranger, but I'm proud of you.
Anyway, congratulations! That sounds like a truly fascinating field, and a lot of work. I'm a random internet stranger, but I'm proud of you.
November 17, 2025 at 10:02 PM
That sounds like a lot of envy to me.
Anyway, congratulations! That sounds like a truly fascinating field, and a lot of work. I'm a random internet stranger, but I'm proud of you.
Anyway, congratulations! That sounds like a truly fascinating field, and a lot of work. I'm a random internet stranger, but I'm proud of you.
Future Amanda would feel better if she ate something, but only at the expense of present Amanda who would have to get up and make food.
November 17, 2025 at 3:32 PM
Future Amanda would feel better if she ate something, but only at the expense of present Amanda who would have to get up and make food.
That would be so awesome!
November 16, 2025 at 4:30 PM
That would be so awesome!
Oooooh, Basil and Oregano is on my TBR list! Thank you.
November 16, 2025 at 4:27 PM
Oooooh, Basil and Oregano is on my TBR list! Thank you.
Not if it's not important to you, for sure, Mr. M. A. Whiteguy
November 15, 2025 at 7:32 PM
Not if it's not important to you, for sure, Mr. M. A. Whiteguy
Sometimes the heat of their rage fuels the boiler of my heart.
November 15, 2025 at 7:30 PM
Sometimes the heat of their rage fuels the boiler of my heart.
That and awareness that sometimes we can dislike something—or even just not really think someone is useful—without that thing being inherently BAD.
November 15, 2025 at 7:28 PM
That and awareness that sometimes we can dislike something—or even just not really think someone is useful—without that thing being inherently BAD.
I promise, I'm keeping it in mind.
3,200+ documented deaths out of 150,000 kids is a 2.1% mortality rate, 7x higher than the general child population.
TRC estimates at least 6,000 deaths. Some experts suggest the number could be far higher.
3,200+ documented deaths out of 150,000 kids is a 2.1% mortality rate, 7x higher than the general child population.
TRC estimates at least 6,000 deaths. Some experts suggest the number could be far higher.
November 13, 2025 at 10:29 PM
I promise, I'm keeping it in mind.
3,200+ documented deaths out of 150,000 kids is a 2.1% mortality rate, 7x higher than the general child population.
TRC estimates at least 6,000 deaths. Some experts suggest the number could be far higher.
3,200+ documented deaths out of 150,000 kids is a 2.1% mortality rate, 7x higher than the general child population.
TRC estimates at least 6,000 deaths. Some experts suggest the number could be far higher.
Kivalliq Hall closed in 1997, 28 years ago. It wasn't initially recognised under the IRSSA but was added to the list of recognised schools in 2019.
The last known death occurring in 1996 doesn't disprove the fact that that people who were involved may very well still be alive.
The last known death occurring in 1996 doesn't disprove the fact that that people who were involved may very well still be alive.
November 13, 2025 at 10:19 PM
Kivalliq Hall closed in 1997, 28 years ago. It wasn't initially recognised under the IRSSA but was added to the list of recognised schools in 2019.
The last known death occurring in 1996 doesn't disprove the fact that that people who were involved may very well still be alive.
The last known death occurring in 1996 doesn't disprove the fact that that people who were involved may very well still be alive.
751 unmarked grave sites at one school. Not mass-graves, but certainly a mass of graves.
Over 1,300 graves found at just four of 139 schools.
Systematic starvation, untreated disease, bodies never returned to families. Whatever you call it, how do you have genocide without mass-something?
Over 1,300 graves found at just four of 139 schools.
Systematic starvation, untreated disease, bodies never returned to families. Whatever you call it, how do you have genocide without mass-something?
November 13, 2025 at 10:11 PM
751 unmarked grave sites at one school. Not mass-graves, but certainly a mass of graves.
Over 1,300 graves found at just four of 139 schools.
Systematic starvation, untreated disease, bodies never returned to families. Whatever you call it, how do you have genocide without mass-something?
Over 1,300 graves found at just four of 139 schools.
Systematic starvation, untreated disease, bodies never returned to families. Whatever you call it, how do you have genocide without mass-something?
Also, the last residential school in Canada closed just 28 years ago. The Truth and Reconciliation Commission stated that deaths occurred from 1867 to 2000.
It's very likely that many of the people involved are not, in fact, dead.
It's very likely that many of the people involved are not, in fact, dead.
November 13, 2025 at 10:05 PM
Also, the last residential school in Canada closed just 28 years ago. The Truth and Reconciliation Commission stated that deaths occurred from 1867 to 2000.
It's very likely that many of the people involved are not, in fact, dead.
It's very likely that many of the people involved are not, in fact, dead.
Under Canadian law you're correct, it is instead only manslaughter to kill someone through neglect, which carries the same maximum penalty as second-degree murder.
So, yes, it's only mass manslaughter there, instead of mass murder.
So, yes, it's only mass manslaughter there, instead of mass murder.
November 13, 2025 at 9:51 PM
Under Canadian law you're correct, it is instead only manslaughter to kill someone through neglect, which carries the same maximum penalty as second-degree murder.
So, yes, it's only mass manslaughter there, instead of mass murder.
So, yes, it's only mass manslaughter there, instead of mass murder.
Or MN, where Pipestone was:
Minn. Stat. § 609.19: "Whoever…causes the death of a human being, without intent to effect the death of any person, while committing or attempting to commit a felony offense"; neglect or endangerment of a child is a felony under § 609.378
Minn. Stat. § 609.19: "Whoever…causes the death of a human being, without intent to effect the death of any person, while committing or attempting to commit a felony offense"; neglect or endangerment of a child is a felony under § 609.378
November 13, 2025 at 9:36 PM
Or MN, where Pipestone was:
Minn. Stat. § 609.19: "Whoever…causes the death of a human being, without intent to effect the death of any person, while committing or attempting to commit a felony offense"; neglect or endangerment of a child is a felony under § 609.378
Minn. Stat. § 609.19: "Whoever…causes the death of a human being, without intent to effect the death of any person, while committing or attempting to commit a felony offense"; neglect or endangerment of a child is a felony under § 609.378
Com v. Pestinikas: "A duty to act can create criminal liability when the failure causes death." The Pestinikases were found guilty of third-degree murder for neglect.
November 13, 2025 at 9:36 PM
Com v. Pestinikas: "A duty to act can create criminal liability when the failure causes death." The Pestinikases were found guilty of third-degree murder for neglect.
You are incorrect about prosecuting for murder without intent/acts.
In PA, since that's where Carlile was:
Com v. Cardwell established that a caregiver who withholds necessities and causes death can be convicted of third-degree murder under "depraved indifference".
In PA, since that's where Carlile was:
Com v. Cardwell established that a caregiver who withholds necessities and causes death can be convicted of third-degree murder under "depraved indifference".
November 13, 2025 at 9:36 PM
You are incorrect about prosecuting for murder without intent/acts.
In PA, since that's where Carlile was:
Com v. Cardwell established that a caregiver who withholds necessities and causes death can be convicted of third-degree murder under "depraved indifference".
In PA, since that's where Carlile was:
Com v. Cardwell established that a caregiver who withholds necessities and causes death can be convicted of third-degree murder under "depraved indifference".
Admittedly, that's the US. I don't know Canadian law so well.
November 13, 2025 at 7:31 PM
Admittedly, that's the US. I don't know Canadian law so well.