Ashley Beardsley, PhD
@ambeardsley.bsky.social
Assist. Prof. of English. Writing Center Director. Food Rhetorics, Social Media, Feminism, Editing/Publishing, & Sourdough
Airport lounge, red wine, and robot dystopian fiction.
October 16, 2025 at 5:01 PM
Airport lounge, red wine, and robot dystopian fiction.
I sent my full book manuscript for review on Tuesday. I love my book, and I know I'll have revisions, but it's blissful thinking about new projects.
#research
#research
August 7, 2025 at 1:05 PM
I sent my full book manuscript for review on Tuesday. I love my book, and I know I'll have revisions, but it's blissful thinking about new projects.
#research
#research
Family: Ooo are you bringing sourdough with you?
Me, who is traveling to another state to inter her dad's ashes and host a celebration of life: No. I don't think I have 5 hrs (or the energy) to bake bread for family.
If only someone would offer to feed me. What a novel idea.
#grief
Me, who is traveling to another state to inter her dad's ashes and host a celebration of life: No. I don't think I have 5 hrs (or the energy) to bake bread for family.
If only someone would offer to feed me. What a novel idea.
#grief
August 7, 2025 at 2:12 AM
Family: Ooo are you bringing sourdough with you?
Me, who is traveling to another state to inter her dad's ashes and host a celebration of life: No. I don't think I have 5 hrs (or the energy) to bake bread for family.
If only someone would offer to feed me. What a novel idea.
#grief
Me, who is traveling to another state to inter her dad's ashes and host a celebration of life: No. I don't think I have 5 hrs (or the energy) to bake bread for family.
If only someone would offer to feed me. What a novel idea.
#grief
My grief comes in tidal waves that get bigger when I have to deal with the pressures of extended family. Today, I didn't have to listen to any of them judge me for the choices I'm making, and I feel more like myself.
#grief
#grief
August 1, 2025 at 2:07 AM
My grief comes in tidal waves that get bigger when I have to deal with the pressures of extended family. Today, I didn't have to listen to any of them judge me for the choices I'm making, and I feel more like myself.
#grief
#grief
July 25, 2025 at 11:11 PM
Scheduled an appointment to take my dad's truck to the dealership to address a recall for a faulty bolt. Got in and it wouldn't start + a bunch of dinging and errors went off. Normally, the first thing I'd do is call my dad. Now, I'm waiting for a tow truck 💔
#grief
#grief
July 15, 2025 at 12:50 PM
Scheduled an appointment to take my dad's truck to the dealership to address a recall for a faulty bolt. Got in and it wouldn't start + a bunch of dinging and errors went off. Normally, the first thing I'd do is call my dad. Now, I'm waiting for a tow truck 💔
#grief
#grief
No, I don't have someone who can send you photos for the estate sale. It's just me, doing EVERYTHING on my own, from another state.
#grief
#grief
July 11, 2025 at 7:58 PM
No, I don't have someone who can send you photos for the estate sale. It's just me, doing EVERYTHING on my own, from another state.
#grief
#grief
It's been just over 3 months since I lost my dad. A lot of chaos has calmed down, so now I have time to feel. Today's feels: missing calls with him and my nieces and nephew. This really fucking sucks.
#grief
#grief
July 8, 2025 at 2:03 AM
It's been just over 3 months since I lost my dad. A lot of chaos has calmed down, so now I have time to feel. Today's feels: missing calls with him and my nieces and nephew. This really fucking sucks.
#grief
#grief
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June 11, 2025 at 11:24 PM
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Today was bad. On top of trying to figure out kid stuff, I learned the mail forwarding for my dad didn't go through. I received a STACK of mail with several delinquent payment notices.
I made these cookies to try and feel better earlier, but now I don't even want to eat them.
#vegan #grief
I made these cookies to try and feel better earlier, but now I don't even want to eat them.
#vegan #grief
June 4, 2025 at 2:08 AM
Planning a cross-country move while continuing to figure out life after losing my dad and getting ready to leave for my fav. conference is a lil' crazy, but I'm really looking forward to C&W!
May 15, 2025 at 12:59 PM
Planning a cross-country move while continuing to figure out life after losing my dad and getting ready to leave for my fav. conference is a lil' crazy, but I'm really looking forward to C&W!
Question: Why do I get subtle whiffs of pee lying in bed?
Answer: Smaller dog (65 lbs of pure sweetness) peed not far from where you put your head, making a perfect circle that went through the sheet, foam topper, and mattress cover.
Answer: Smaller dog (65 lbs of pure sweetness) peed not far from where you put your head, making a perfect circle that went through the sheet, foam topper, and mattress cover.
May 12, 2025 at 12:25 AM
Question: Why do I get subtle whiffs of pee lying in bed?
Answer: Smaller dog (65 lbs of pure sweetness) peed not far from where you put your head, making a perfect circle that went through the sheet, foam topper, and mattress cover.
Answer: Smaller dog (65 lbs of pure sweetness) peed not far from where you put your head, making a perfect circle that went through the sheet, foam topper, and mattress cover.
My mom's recipe box smells like cigarettes. It's a comfort when I remember both my parents are gone now.
May 10, 2025 at 1:30 AM
My mom's recipe box smells like cigarettes. It's a comfort when I remember both my parents are gone now.
Today marks 1 month since my dad died. I miss him calling and saying, "Watcha baking today?"
May 6, 2025 at 3:42 AM
Today marks 1 month since my dad died. I miss him calling and saying, "Watcha baking today?"
When you have no more fucks to give and your mom's estranged sister pops out of the woodwork to ask about your nephew and nieces, you not-so-politely tell her to fuck off.
April 28, 2025 at 1:55 PM
When you have no more fucks to give and your mom's estranged sister pops out of the woodwork to ask about your nephew and nieces, you not-so-politely tell her to fuck off.
Some excitement in the midst of a lot of chaos: I received the 2024-2025 College of Arts and Sciences Award for Excellence in Teaching with Technology!
April 23, 2025 at 5:06 PM
Some excitement in the midst of a lot of chaos: I received the 2024-2025 College of Arts and Sciences Award for Excellence in Teaching with Technology!
Today's grief: 1. Crying, alone, in a booth at the Chinese buffet. 2. Getting in a fist fight with the Dish satellite. I was victorious in retrieving what I needed, but I bled on some pieces in the process.
April 22, 2025 at 10:22 PM
Today's grief: 1. Crying, alone, in a booth at the Chinese buffet. 2. Getting in a fist fight with the Dish satellite. I was victorious in retrieving what I needed, but I bled on some pieces in the process.
As if cleaning out my dad's house wasn't enough. Now, I'm having an allergic reaction to something in the barn.
April 21, 2025 at 5:37 PM
As if cleaning out my dad's house wasn't enough. Now, I'm having an allergic reaction to something in the barn.
The first thing people ask is what's happening with the kids (my nephew and nieces). I know I'm a grown-up, but it'd be great if they acknowledged that, you know, MY dad is gone.
April 19, 2025 at 2:17 AM
The first thing people ask is what's happening with the kids (my nephew and nieces). I know I'm a grown-up, but it'd be great if they acknowledged that, you know, MY dad is gone.
Becoming the legal guardian of a 13-year-old and twin 9-year-olds overnight is a lot.
April 15, 2025 at 2:23 AM
Becoming the legal guardian of a 13-year-old and twin 9-year-olds overnight is a lot.
Strange things you look up when handling the death of a loved one:
- What to do with gold teeth post-cremation
- How to properly dispose of prescription meds
- Where to find vehicle fuel type (diesel?!)
- What to do with gold teeth post-cremation
- How to properly dispose of prescription meds
- Where to find vehicle fuel type (diesel?!)
April 8, 2025 at 3:45 PM
Strange things you look up when handling the death of a loved one:
- What to do with gold teeth post-cremation
- How to properly dispose of prescription meds
- Where to find vehicle fuel type (diesel?!)
- What to do with gold teeth post-cremation
- How to properly dispose of prescription meds
- Where to find vehicle fuel type (diesel?!)