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Smile 😅
Have you ever had one of those moments where you knew your face was about to be on a big screen (or at least somewhere very public)… and...
Ashley Borud
Sep 132 min read


The 5-Second Rule (Not the One About Dropped Food)
Lately I’ve been thinking about ways to grow—maybe a self-defense class, a new language, or training to better help people in crisis. But...
Ashley Borud
Aug 161 min read


Truth Be Told
For as long as I can remember, I’ve felt things deeply. It’s how God made me. But somewhere along the way, that gift started to feel like...
Ashley Borud
Aug 102 min read


The Day I Accidentally Mace-Lit an Entire Restaurant
Ever have one of those moments where you just wish you could Ctrl+Z your entire existence? The kind where you want to vanish, become...
Ashley Borud
Aug 92 min read


Why I’m Sharing Photos
Photography has become one of my favorite ways to capture everyday beauty, little moments, and the stories unfolding around me. Each...
Ashley Borud
Aug 71 min read


The Great “Warmer Upper” Incident (& One I’ll Never Live Down)
Some stories have a way of staying with you—popping into your mind out of nowhere years later, or becoming the first thing retold at...
Ashley Borud
Aug 72 min read


The Day Everything Stopped
I’ll never forget the sight of that hard hat rolling—silent, surreal, and unforgettable. The summer heat was merciless, the kind that...
Ashley Borud
Aug 61 min read


From Community Joy to Crisis Response: A Night to Remember
I ended my workday surrounded by the vibrant energy of downtown neighborhood events—laughter, smiles, and the comforting buzz of...
Ashley Borud
Aug 52 min read
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