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A Psalm for the Wild-Built
Hopepunk science fiction
A Psalm for the Wild-Built
Book 1 of the Monk and Robot series
On the peaceful moon of Panga, Sibling Dex leaves a settled life to become a traveling tea monk who listens to people and helps them pause. Restlessness eventually leads Dex beyond familiar roads, where a robot named Mosscap appears for the first time in generations with a question about what humans need. Their journey becomes a gentle exchange about purpose, work, nature, and whether a worthwhile life must be justified by productivity. Hopeful and quietly philosophical, this short solarpunk novel is ideal for a calm morning outdoors or any exhausted day when you need permission to simply be.
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Occasional mild language · Existential questioning · Alcohol use
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Tea Monk’s Blend
A pause in a cup, with no productivity required.
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- Steep the tea and any herbs or whole spices in hot water according to the tea type, then strain. Stir in sweetener and juices. Serve hot.
- Garnish: Citrus peel, herb, or fruit from the recipe, if applicable.
- Glassware: Mug.
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Ranch Water
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Tequila, lime, and sparkling mineral water make a crisp, no-fuss ranch water.
What you'll need
- 2 oz tequila
- 3/4 oz fresh lime juice ↗
- 4 oz sparkling mineral water ↗
- Ice
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How to mix it
- Fill a highball glass with ice. Add tequila and lime juice, top with mineral water, and stir gently.
- Garnish: Lime wedge.
- Glassware: Highball glass.
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