Hi, Iā€™m Asha.

Iā€™ve been writing about parenthood for over two decades. My kids are now adults. The empty nest? Itā€™s only the beginning.

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My latest notebook entries:

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An Open Letter to the 2027 Congress
An Open Letter to the 2027 Congress

Hereā€™s what I hope you will and won't do.

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Itā€™s Time to Become a Better Reader
Itā€™s Time to Become a Better Reader

George Saunders issued the call and I answered.

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The Intimacy Economy
The Intimacy Economy

Building trust & connection in the age of AI.

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Dadā€™s Gone But Iā€™m Still Learning From Him
Dadā€™s Gone But Iā€™m Still Learning From Him

Knowing this helps me worry less about my own parenting.

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My Fitness Goal Is ā€œFunctional Old Ladyā€
My Fitness Goal Is ā€œFunctional Old Ladyā€

I don't care about winning races. I just want to remain upright.

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Our Holiday Letters Are So Late Theyā€™re Early
Our Holiday Letters Are So Late Theyā€™re Early

I sent my holiday greetings in February. I'm glad I did.

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