Ashley SMy Year of Only Reading Books Written By WomenFrom April of 2016 through April of 2017, I only read books written by female writers. Last month I finished my year off by reading two…May 11, 2017May 11, 2017
Ashley SAftermath and a plan for moving forwardIt’s been a hell of a week. I have alternated between being nearly comatose in my despair, mainlining leftover Halloween candy from Jon’s…Nov 18, 2016Nov 18, 2016
Ashley SGetting a lantern in MarrakechIt is our last day in Marrakech. Morocco has been stressful and crazy and lovely — a vibrant introduction to the African continent for me…Oct 26, 2016Oct 26, 2016
Ashley SStrategies for dealing with the ups and downs of freelancingA few weeks ago I wrote about the emotional conundrum that comes with identifying as a freelancer, and the fact that you spend part of your…Sep 28, 20161Sep 28, 20161
Ashley SOn dishes and memoriesIt is 6pm and I am washing the dishes that I should have washed last night, when Jon made dinner for us, and those are the rules — the chef…Sep 22, 2016Sep 22, 2016
Ashley SFreelancing makes me feel like a superhero and a loser at the same timeThis is what I’ve found in the six months since I gave up my salaried job to go it alone.There’s a strange thing that happens when you are…Sep 13, 20163Sep 13, 20163
Ashley SThree scenes in Paris of a woman aloneMy friends are busy all day and I am meeting them in one hour for dinner. To pass the last bit of time and rest my aching feet in their…Jul 25, 2016Jul 25, 2016