I’ve been thinking a lot about Marina Tsvetaeva lately, and I’m not entirely sure why she’s stuck with me. Maybe it’s because her life was like a never-ending storm – dark, turbulent, and full of contradictions. Or maybe it’s because, as I read through her letters and poems, I feel like I see bits of …
2026-03-16 archive
Office Coffee Cup Consumption Under Scrutiny After Karens Suspicious Third Cup Incident
Another day, another trip to the office, and another opportunity for my coworkers to display their blatant disregard for humanity. I strolled into the break room, expecting a peaceful morning ritual of pouring myself a cup of coffee, but what did I find? Karen, sipping away on her third cup, with an air of entitlement …
Astaroth the Demon Duke: Fallen Angel of Forbidden Knowledge, Decay, and the Seduction of Truth
Astaroth is a demon who does not need to threaten, shout, or seduce openly. His power operates through something far more dangerous: persuasion that sounds reasonable. In the Ars Goetia, Astaroth is named as a Great Duke of Hell, commanding forty legions and appearing as a fallen angel riding a monstrous beast, often depicted with …