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A woman with dark, wavy hair and brown eyes smiling, standing in front of a colorful painted wall.

Hi, Iā€™m Asha.

Iā€™ve been writing about parenthood for over two decades. My kids are now grown. Guess what? The empty nest is only the beginning.

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Recent notebook entries:

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How I Define Patriotism
How I Define Patriotism

Loving my country in sickness and in health.

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The Intimacy Economy
The Intimacy Economy

Trust & connection in the age of AI.

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Dadā€™s Been Gone Six Years But Iā€™m Still Learning From Him
Dadā€™s Been Gone Six Years 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 or closing rings. I just want to stay upright.

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

Opening portals & pulling threads.

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Recipe: Homemade Muesli
Recipe: Homemade Muesli

My current breakfast obsession.

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