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Christmas for Sophie: Rediscovering Holiday Magic
I bought red and black plaid patterned wrapping paper this year. It was cheap—the kind that will probably tear here and there when I’m...

Ashley Ensminger
Dec 6, 20186 min read


Defining Normal in the World of Co-Parenting
Today I woke up alone. Late morning hues of golden light filtered through the window. Above my purple hibiscus duvet hung an invisible...

Ashley Ensminger
Aug 21, 20188 min read


Alone vs Lonely: Going Solo in the Land of Fire and Ice
Last week I flew to Iceland with only a small backpack and a deep thirst for the unknown. It was the perfect time for me to go. Job...

Ashley Ensminger
Jun 1, 20187 min read


Learning Misneach on The Emerald Isle: A Tale of Letting Go
I was 26 the first time I traveled alone. I was 26 the first time I boarded a plane, entered another country, and navigated unfamiliar...

Ashley Ensminger
Mar 7, 20187 min read


Writing Love on Cadillac Mountain
For the past two years I have been fortunate enough to have my writing retreats planned for me through my graduate program. This January...

Ashley Ensminger
Jul 13, 20175 min read


Three Ways Writing Changed My Life
"I have no fear, I have only love." -Stevie Nicks Writing has been an important part of my identity since the second grade. I wrote...

Ashley Ensminger
Mar 17, 20177 min read
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