Author Archives: Jacqueline Ashby

You will always be too much of something for someone:

too big, too loud, too soft, too edgy.

If you round out your edges,

you lose your edge.

Danielle Laposte

Sumo suits are on. Dude.

So many cards James. And each one is unique and beautiful. I’ve saved them all! You are the best! Thank you for being such a dear and supportive friend over the years. Your words always bring me great comfort. #HandWrittenNotes

I need a new one. Never. Enough. These intrigue me 🙂

 Latest: Movement to terminate the Environment Protection Agency.

You give me the best. The best cards composed and filled with the best words. I love the texture and feel of the fabric. Tracing my fingers over the embroidered heart is soothing to my own. I wish you a speedy recovery as you #fcancer. I love you and will see you soon. Thank you James. #MyVanGogh 🙂

“The Creative Solutions Symposium at SPACE on Ryder Farm is a fully subsidized week long residency for activists and human rights organizations who are creatively tackling social justice issues. The symposium seeks to support and nurture individuals and groups who are exploring innovative solutions in advancing positive social change. SPACE offers participants a unique retreat experience and creates opportunities for exchange and collaboration between creative thinkers from diverse experiences and professional spheres.

The 2017 Symposium will offer fully subsidized residencies to 3-4 groups (no more than 4 participants per group) as well as individuals who represent social justice organizations, and will take place August 22nd-27th, 2017.”

Apply here!

Every morning I wake, I express my gratitude. I started this practice as a New Years resolution and I love it. And I love people who are willing to give their time and effort to mentor me. My dear friend, Michelle, gave me this book today and I’m so thrilled and thankful. I love you Michelle! You are “incomprehensible potential”!

“With no warning and a cryptic statement about protecting ‘certain personal information,’ the US Department of Agriculture has removed a trove of data and documents on animal research from its website — including reports of animal care violations.” Read more here.

(And while we are at it…monkeys belong on trees not on examination tables as specimens for human inquiry!) #animalwelfare #EcoCentric #NotEgoCentric

Trying to get a local mountain conditions report and I’ve been positioned on the border of Italy and France. Interestingly enough, I’m a little French and Italian but last time I looked out my window I didn’t see the Eiffel Tower. So what’s up? More on bilocation and a quantum quandary test.