Hello, Dear Friend and Reader …
My name is Marta (Skluzacek) Drew, Gypsy Hausfrau. I have been writing for as long as I have been able to … it’s my way of seeking order and connection while offering up my experience and sympathy. I love my beautiful, mysterious life, even with its losses and failures. I bet you love yours too, if you really think about it. Struggling in this life is inevitable, I believe, but struggling alone is not.
That’s why I write and that’s why I’m sharing with you — because community makes all the difference.
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With gratitude, warmth and affection,
Gypsy Hausfrau 
Now to go find my favorites and read them again and again! Thank you for making them easier to find!
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Yay! I’m so glad it’s navigable!
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I really enjoyed your reading at Morningside After Dark last night. Thanks for sharing.
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Well thank you so much for reaching out to tell me that, Ken!
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Absolutely loved your piece at Morningside After Dark tonight! Thank you!
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There is such a great tribute thread to your dad on FB right now under “You know you’re from Edina when…” 💖
Love your writing and miss you!
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I saw it! Thank you for telling me. xxoo
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Marta- Your writing is beautiful! It rolls and sways and lures the soul with bravery, openness, gratitude and selfless introspection that captures you and bits of all of us. Found you by way of CLH…we were cabinmates ages ago (I think Nutcracker?!).Glad to have found your lovely writing and hope you are well!
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Thank you for the lovely compliments! I’ve been letting this blog lie fallow for a while, but it’s nice to know when someone finds it once in a while. My kids go to Lincoln and Lake Hubert now … my youngest may be in Nutcracker this year! Wild, isn’t it? What is your name?
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