Chasing Ghosts
Ashley Bethardessays (and the occasional interview) working toward a metaphorical concept of ghosts and haunts.
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Grief math: a different kind of logic
On May 17, 2025, it will have been 9 years since my brother Andrew died. Or at least, since his physical form as a human being — blood, bones, sinew, skin, beautiful heart, beautiful brain — has been gone from this planet. That’s 3,287 days...
The alchemy of time and objects
A selection of my own whittled-down ephemera.
I’ve never been one for spring cleaning. I’ve been one for spring seed starts and garden planning, yes — but rarely do I have the urge to clean or go through my things to clear up space. That i...
The present moment
Found objects in the wild.
The slanted sun of autumn turns the day golden
And the days shift in the dizzying nostalgia of fall
Dust motes drift through the air, caught in columns of hazy light
The fiery brilliance of leaves – yellow, or...
I'm not a kayak girl
Last weekend, we went kayaking. M. has made this an annual tradition for his co-workers, and I enjoy watching him in his element, taking easy charge of the group and helping them navigate the water, seeing him paddle back and forth among th...
Love note to a waking-up world
two feet in the mud in the garden
A quick housekeeping note: I’m trying something new with my Substack — I’ve recorded myself reading this essay out loud. To listen, just click the “Article Voiceover” player above.
The ground is s...
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I'm a writer. Big fan of metaphor, and working toward a collective definition of ghosts and haunts. Also loves: nature, gardening, flowers, dachshunds.
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