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+# writeups
+
+this is a repo designed to publish content to writefreely, with scripts to deal with WF's markdown
+quirks. it also hosts media content for the posts, because WF doesn't come with a built in media
+host
+
+you can find the published posts at: <https://write.trees.st/xenia>