Ashley writes
@ashleydwrites.bsky.social
Writer, mom, advocate, EDS zebra. Loves bright colors, pastries, Halloween, rainy days, and old houses.
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Ann Macbeth (1875 - 1948) was a Scottish artist and embroiderer working in the Art Nouveau style, she was a member of artistic group Glasgow Girls #womensart
February 3, 2026 at 12:37 PM
Ann Macbeth (1875 - 1948) was a Scottish artist and embroiderer working in the Art Nouveau style, she was a member of artistic group Glasgow Girls #womensart
I think I will let the Michelle Obama documentary on Netflix play in the background all day.
February 2, 2026 at 1:43 PM
I think I will let the Michelle Obama documentary on Netflix play in the background all day.
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Étretat, the Cap d'Antifer - 1885
https://botfrens.com/collections/41/contents/3109718
https://botfrens.com/collections/41/contents/3109718
February 2, 2026 at 5:44 AM
Étretat, the Cap d'Antifer - 1885
https://botfrens.com/collections/41/contents/3109718
https://botfrens.com/collections/41/contents/3109718
Settled in with a cup of tea and ready to watch All Creatures Great and Small (the coziest show ever).
February 2, 2026 at 1:00 AM
Settled in with a cup of tea and ready to watch All Creatures Great and Small (the coziest show ever).
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When they say Me Too "went too far," they mean "got too close."
January 31, 2026 at 4:25 PM
When they say Me Too "went too far," they mean "got too close."
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This tribute is so touching, to me
February 1, 2026 at 2:04 AM
This tribute is so touching, to me
To deal with the winter cold, share one of your favorite winter movies!
February 1, 2026 at 1:02 PM
To deal with the winter cold, share one of your favorite winter movies!
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Not pictured: Haruki Murakami’s wife, or indeed whoever is cooking, cleaning, paying bills, running errands, doing the laundry, answering emails, etc
like yea his routine is goals, but let’s not lie to ourselves about all the invisible work others are doing to enable him to have that routine
like yea his routine is goals, but let’s not lie to ourselves about all the invisible work others are doing to enable him to have that routine
January 29, 2026 at 12:58 PM
Not pictured: Haruki Murakami’s wife, or indeed whoever is cooking, cleaning, paying bills, running errands, doing the laundry, answering emails, etc
like yea his routine is goals, but let’s not lie to ourselves about all the invisible work others are doing to enable him to have that routine
like yea his routine is goals, but let’s not lie to ourselves about all the invisible work others are doing to enable him to have that routine
This show has an A+ soundtrack.
January 29, 2026 at 3:16 PM
This show has an A+ soundtrack.
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Storm at Belle-Ile - 1886
https://botfrens.com/collections/41/contents/10197
https://botfrens.com/collections/41/contents/10197
January 29, 2026 at 2:57 PM
Storm at Belle-Ile - 1886
https://botfrens.com/collections/41/contents/10197
https://botfrens.com/collections/41/contents/10197
I called and left messages for my South Carolina senators. Tim Scott’s office usually always answers the phone, but not today. I’ve been calling Lindsay Graham for years and they have NEVER answered the phone. He doesn’t want to hear from us.
I called and left messages for my senators. You can, too. Not sure who to contact? Visit whosmyrep.org and search by your zip code. ❤️
January 26, 2026 at 8:33 PM
I called and left messages for my South Carolina senators. Tim Scott’s office usually always answers the phone, but not today. I’ve been calling Lindsay Graham for years and they have NEVER answered the phone. He doesn’t want to hear from us.
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This is not okay. We are not okay. #AbolishIce
January 25, 2026 at 6:51 AM
This is not okay. We are not okay. #AbolishIce
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#ComingUpOnTCM
BRINGING UP BABY (1938) Katharine Hepburn, Cary Grant, Charles Ruggles
Dir.: Howard Hawks 5:00 AM PT
A befuddled paleontologist is pursued by a scatterbrained heiress and her pet leopard.
1h 42m | Comedy | TV-G
#TCM #TCMParty
BRINGING UP BABY (1938) Katharine Hepburn, Cary Grant, Charles Ruggles
Dir.: Howard Hawks 5:00 AM PT
A befuddled paleontologist is pursued by a scatterbrained heiress and her pet leopard.
1h 42m | Comedy | TV-G
#TCM #TCMParty
January 25, 2026 at 12:30 PM
#ComingUpOnTCM
BRINGING UP BABY (1938) Katharine Hepburn, Cary Grant, Charles Ruggles
Dir.: Howard Hawks 5:00 AM PT
A befuddled paleontologist is pursued by a scatterbrained heiress and her pet leopard.
1h 42m | Comedy | TV-G
#TCM #TCMParty
BRINGING UP BABY (1938) Katharine Hepburn, Cary Grant, Charles Ruggles
Dir.: Howard Hawks 5:00 AM PT
A befuddled paleontologist is pursued by a scatterbrained heiress and her pet leopard.
1h 42m | Comedy | TV-G
#TCM #TCMParty
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“Get it all on record now — get the films — get the witnesses — because somewhere down the road of history some bastard will get up and say that this never happened.”
Dwight D. Eisenhower, after visiting liberated concentration camps in April 1945
Dwight D. Eisenhower, after visiting liberated concentration camps in April 1945
January 24, 2026 at 9:24 PM
“Get it all on record now — get the films — get the witnesses — because somewhere down the road of history some bastard will get up and say that this never happened.”
Dwight D. Eisenhower, after visiting liberated concentration camps in April 1945
Dwight D. Eisenhower, after visiting liberated concentration camps in April 1945
Watching Up and basically crying through the whole thing.
a house is flying through the air with balloons
Alt: a house is flying through the air with balloons
media.tenor.com
January 25, 2026 at 12:26 AM
Watching Up and basically crying through the whole thing.
Maybe this is why Rick Steves Europe is my comfort show right now.
watching rick steves screaming at the level of human decency experienced by the average european like we americans rly can’t comprehend
January 23, 2026 at 1:10 AM
Maybe this is why Rick Steves Europe is my comfort show right now.
Another big item checked off my list for pre-surgery today! 26 days to go.
a woman wearing glasses is waving her hand while sitting in front of a window .
Alt: Liz Lemon gives herself a high 5.
media.tenor.com
January 22, 2026 at 11:49 PM
Another big item checked off my list for pre-surgery today! 26 days to go.
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Calling all disabled, chronically ill, and neurodivergent poets!
We are currently reading poetry submissions from disabled, chronically ill, and neurodivergent writers! Submission guidelines on the N2W site!
January 20, 2026 at 2:57 PM
Calling all disabled, chronically ill, and neurodivergent poets!
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'Storm approaching Portobello, Edinburgh' by contemporary Welsh painter Sarah Evans #Womensart
January 19, 2026 at 12:49 PM
'Storm approaching Portobello, Edinburgh' by contemporary Welsh painter Sarah Evans #Womensart
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Movie theatre marquee and display for Alfred Hitchcock's THE BIRDS (1963) (theatre location unknown)
Happy Birthday to Tippi Hedren!
Happy Birthday to Tippi Hedren!
January 19, 2026 at 3:24 PM
Movie theatre marquee and display for Alfred Hitchcock's THE BIRDS (1963) (theatre location unknown)
Happy Birthday to Tippi Hedren!
Happy Birthday to Tippi Hedren!
Show a tv show that raised you
January 19, 2026 at 12:15 PM
Show a tv show that raised you
Related to the previous post. Half the battle is getting something on the page.
January 19, 2026 at 12:12 PM
Related to the previous post. Half the battle is getting something on the page.
You can’t rewrite what isn’t there…I tell myself this all the time. #scriptsky
My growing collection of bookmarks. Started making these for new projects to help me not be so precious with the first draft. Give myself permission to write terribly and reach the finish line. Can’t rewrite what isn’t there. #scriptsky
January 19, 2026 at 12:10 PM
You can’t rewrite what isn’t there…I tell myself this all the time. #scriptsky