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The Summer After, part 2

By Ashley February 3, 2024

I believed my survival in my car accident was a fluke. It is a miracle to still be living. There has to be a reason for that. (2 minutes read time)

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The Summer After, part 1

By Ashley August 17, 2023

No matter how far time carries me away from the memories, I rest assured knowing history holds them safely. Pictures and words carry me back to them, just for a little while. (8 minutes read time)

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Postcard, From London

By Ashley December 31, 2022 2

In a few hours, here in London, the sun will rise for the last time in 2022. And when the sun sets, I’ll be in… (5 minutes read time)

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Journey of Enlightenment

By Ashley August 29, 2022

I’m seeking peace. And each day I allow my eyes, my heart and my mind to find it. In the process, I’m becoming more enlightened. Closer to God and to who I was always meant to be. (10 minutes read time)

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Time.

By Ashley July 20, 2022

This time, it’s personal. (5 minutes read time)

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The “Eighth Wonder of the World”

By Ashley June 4, 2020

You really want to know how you can help support the Black Lives Matter movement? Start the conversation. Or, at least contribute to it. Even if it’s uncomfortable. (11 minutes read time)

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Targeted and Left Stranded in Thailand

By Ashley April 13, 2020 4

At this point I was extremely uncomfortable, but I maintained cordiality. This had all come from left field just moments ago and I no longer had the slightest clue who I was dealing with. The guy was an ex-boxer, after all. In full survival mode, I… (38 minutes read time)

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A Love Letter to Traveling

By Ashley September 12, 2019

I’ve only seen a fraction of the world; but, it’s changed me. My mind may be here, but my heart is overseas. (9 minutes read time)

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