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Ashleigh Stevens

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After 4 months, it feels so fantastic to be #amwriting again! Can't seem to stop the wordflow!

July 7, 2024 at 4:49 PM

Ashleigh Stevens

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A hiking trip doesn't go exactly as planned when Pat and Melinda get lost in Episode 168 of #HartfieldChronicles, now available!
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“You didn’t have to storm off.”

I glared at him. “If I hadn’t, we’d be at the south parking lot. Again.”

I didn’t say anything else on the short drive home. As soon as Pat parked the car, I ran up to my room. I wanted a shower. I couldn’t wait to wash
away this hike.

And never speak of it again.

April 24, 2024 at 10:09 PM

Ashleigh Stevens

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#QOTD Have you ever surprised someone [or been surprised] with a #FamilyFunDay?

April 22, 2024 at 11:32 PM

Ashleigh Stevens

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The family fun continues in Episode 167 of #HartfieldChronicles, now available!
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Mom shook her head. “No teams. Adam, you’re green.”

Dad took his ball with a smirk. “What if I want to be red?”

“Then be red.”

As Mom headed to the tee, I caught the amused look on Melinda’s face. I pulled her close, whispering in her ear. “Mom can be a little competitive.”

April 17, 2024 at 8:03 PM

Ashleigh Stevens

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Melinda enjoys an evening out with the Pat's family. in Episode 166 of #HartfieldChronicles, now available!
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I was just remembering all the things I hated about the beach when Pat’s phone started singing “She Bugs Me.”

Grumbling, he checked the readout. “Oh, man. My mother is such a killjoy. She wants us to come home. Says we have plans as a family tonight.”

April 10, 2024 at 8:53 PM

Ashleigh Stevens

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Melinda & Pat enjoy a day at the beach with friends in Episode 165 of #HartfieldChronicles, now available!
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When Walter first taught me the word “Vapid” earlier this week, I couldn’t quite comprehend what he meant. By the time we left the beach today, however, I completely understood. Paige and Kayla are perfect definitions of the word.

April 3, 2024 at 8:10 PM

Ashleigh Stevens

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#QOTD #Easter #EasterTraditions

What are some of your favorite Easter traditions?

March 27, 2024 at 10:14 PM

Ashleigh Stevens

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Pat & Melinda prepare for a triple date in Episode 164 of #HartfieldChronicles, now available!
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She smiled as we entered the house. “If we’re going to the beach, you have to help me decide what to wear.”

“I am so not the person for this job.” I didn’t quite keep the whine out of my voice. “Let me get Shelia. She’s a girl. She can help.”

March 27, 2024 at 10:12 PM

Ashleigh Stevens

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Melinda & Walter work things out in Episode 163 of #HartfieldChronicles, now available!
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"Pat didn’t drop the subject. As soon as the glass door closed behind us, he asked again. “What happened with you and Walter?”

Sighing, I tried to shrug him off. “I don’t really want to talk about it. I just don’t really feel like I know anything about him anymore.”"

March 20, 2024 at 10:43 AM

Ashleigh Stevens

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Melinda meets some of Pat's friends in Episode 162 of #HartfieldChronicles, now available!
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"“Sorry. I forgot to introduce you to my girlfriend. This is Mae. She’s a dancer.”

“Really? Have I seen you in anything?”

Instead of answering, Melinda turned to me. “Why does everyone hear dancer and assume music videos?”

I smirked. “Because my friends aren’t cool enough to know any ballerinas.”"

March 13, 2024 at 7:37 PM

Ashleigh Stevens

@ashleighstevensbsb.bsky.social

Melinda attends her first Hollywood party in Episode 161 of #HartfieldChronicles, now available!
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The place reminded me of a television night club. Dark with flashing lights. The music was mellow, but loud, although it wasn’t too earsplitting to talk. In the middle of the room, people were slow dancing while around the edges they gathered in small clumps. Many had their faces pressed against each other.

March 6, 2024 at 3:34 PM

Ashleigh Stevens

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We have a local children's STEM museum. My oldest is 14 and wanted to spend her birthday there yesterday. She had as much fun as her 6yo sister. It's one of our family's favorite places and we go several times a year.

February 29, 2024 at 4:03 PM

Ashleigh Stevens

@ashleighstevensbsb.bsky.social

#QOTD #FamilyMemories #Family #Familytime

Does your family have a favorite place to make memories?

February 29, 2024 at 4:01 PM

Ashleigh Stevens

@ashleighstevensbsb.bsky.social

Back in 2007, I sent my resume to a dozen school districts.

A school saw my resume and was interested in hiring me. But I had forgotten to put my phone number on the resume! This school wanted me so badly, they tracked down my father and found me.

Oh, and it was a parochial school.

February 28, 2024 at 1:36 PM

Ashleigh Stevens

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#QOTD #ShareYourStories #GodsHand

Have you ever felt God's hand in your life?

February 28, 2024 at 1:34 PM

Ashleigh Stevens

@ashleighstevensbsb.bsky.social

Pat has his screen test in Episode 159 of #HartfieldChronicles, now available!
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After breakfast, I changed into my new clothes. I felt like I was wearing a Halloween costume, but I knew I looked the part. And looking the part was a step closer to getting the part. I packed some extra cans of mousse and a change of clothes. After a quick good-luck kiss from Melinda, I headed to my audition.

February 21, 2024 at 9:21 PM

Ashleigh Stevens

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Melinda helps Pat practice for his audition in Episode 158 of #HartfieldChronicles, now available!
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After lunch, I knocked on Dad’s office door. “Hey. Can I talk to you a sec?” At his nod, I came in and sat down. I had no idea how to ask this, so I figured I would just jump into the question. “When you guys found out you were pregnant with Meghan, were you like excited or scared?”

Dad’s jaw dropped, and I could see him struggling for words.

February 14, 2024 at 4:18 PM

Ashleigh Stevens

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I think today I am going to curl up on the couch with a coffee and a book. How about you?

February 13, 2024 at 3:02 PM

Ashleigh Stevens

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It's #Snowing today!
#snowday #snowdays #snowdaysarethebestdays #snowdayfun

February 13, 2024 at 3:01 PM

Ashleigh Stevens

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When Pat forgets Melinda at the store, she questions whether she should stay in LA in Episode 157 of #HartfieldChronicles, now available!
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“If I didn’t call you, when would you have realized you had forgotten me?”

I wasn’t sure what I was supposed to say. I had forgotten about her. But admitting that seemed like a bad idea. Then again, denying it didn’t sound like a fantastic option either. I tried to figure out which would make Melinda less mad.

February 7, 2024 at 4:14 PM

Ashleigh Stevens

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When my husband and I were first married, we used to love skiing. I still remember the weekend we walked into the lodge to see the sign with the daily temperature. It was around 0*F at the base and something like -20* at the summit. Do you think that stopped us? Of course not. Ah, to be young again.

February 1, 2024 at 3:09 PM