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Ashe Valisca the Data Dog @ashedatadog.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

I get asked a lot how I'm doing. Most times, I don't actually answer the question. I will do just about anything to deflect it. The truth is, I'll be "fine" for a bit, maybe even a day, and then the floor vanishes and there is nothing. Not sadness, not anger, just nothing.

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Ashe Valisca the Data Dog @ashedatadog.bsky.social · 16/06/2026

Overconsumption and ultrafast styles and fashion at work.

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Ashe Valisca the Data Dog @ashedatadog.bsky.social · 27/05/2026

There is something cathartic about being allowed to push the button on the crematorium. My brother helped to place her, and he let me start the system.

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Ashe Valisca the Data Dog @ashedatadog.bsky.social · 21/05/2026

Fuck Cancer and fuck this hell hole of a city

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Ashe Valisca the Data Dog @ashedatadog.bsky.social · 01/05/2026

One of the best parts about one of my jobs eliminating my position is that I can focus on making the collars for the 2026 Pride Season

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Ashe Valisca the Data Dog @ashedatadog.bsky.social · 01/05/2026

For our anniversary last December @rookmutt.bsky.social and I got a commission. It really captures the vibe of our annual cabin trip. @russellfox.bsky.social outdid himself taking references from around the cabin we go to every year and for the background.

A couple cuddled up in a window seat looking out over a snow covered lake front.

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Ashe Valisca the Data Dog @ashedatadog.bsky.social · 26/01/2026

I have also written an entire story that shows the builds the world within the world. It composed their dialogue in the story space structure of their signing. My husband joked it was hard to follow. I told him it was revenge because it's how I felt in a noisy restaurant

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Ashe Valisca the Data Dog @ashedatadog.bsky.social · 26/01/2026

For me it depends. I have written in italics in spoken grammar. But other times I will write it as it is signed, missing words and dropped articles and all. I find that most hearing authors who write deaf characters don't often grasp the complexity and the way sign is actually works in conversation

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Ashe Valisca the Data Dog @ashedatadog.bsky.social · 26/12/2025

If you messaged me yesterday to wish me a festive howladay sorry I did not answer, I was in the kitchen all day making dinner and then passed out. Happy Belated Howladays

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Ashe Valisca the Data Dog @ashedatadog.bsky.social · 13/12/2025

I have a few of them. I am liking the 6 panel.

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Ashe Valisca the Data Dog @ashedatadog.bsky.social · 08/12/2025

Tonight was a bit simpler. I had made my own mixed rice blend and prepared it in a risotto style. Earlier in the day I infused saffron into chicken stock. I then used a teriyaki sauce sauce on the chicken and veg.

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Ashe Valisca the Data Dog @ashedatadog.bsky.social · 07/12/2025

Our dessert tonight. The bread pudding from earlier and then I made a caramel from scratch and butter mounted it.

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Ashe Valisca the Data Dog @ashedatadog.bsky.social · 07/12/2025

And I forgot one other small thing. The actual picture.

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Ashe Valisca the Data Dog @ashedatadog.bsky.social · 07/12/2025

For good measure I added some cinnamon honey. While that breaks down and melds, everything can sit. Since I am going to make a bread pudding out of it, I am going to make a custard and finish it with the softening butter. The syrup will be used to finish it all up.

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Ashe Valisca the Data Dog @ashedatadog.bsky.social · 07/12/2025

For dessert, which I don't often make. I am taking some ciabatta, cubed it and tossed it with melted butter, cinnamon, nutmeg, and a pinch of salt. Toasted it in the oven. While that was drying in the oven I took some Woodinville Whiskey, added sugar, vanilla, and a pinch of salt

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Ashe Valisca the Data Dog @ashedatadog.bsky.social · 07/12/2025

The potatoes will get boiled gently, strained, dried, and then tossed in the oil and finished in the oven. For our second side, we are going to do a simple honey glazed carrot with cinnamon honey.

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Ashe Valisca the Data Dog @ashedatadog.bsky.social · 07/12/2025

Our sides tonight are going to be pretty basic. I am using the base spice mix from the chicken on Thursday. I have a few tablespoons of oil soaking it since many of the spices are oil soluble.

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Ashe Valisca the Data Dog @ashedatadog.bsky.social · 07/12/2025

Of Riesling I made a compound butter that I will use to finish the steaks after they are seared and oven finished.

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Ashe Valisca the Data Dog @ashedatadog.bsky.social · 07/12/2025

First, we are going to be doing steaks. I've brushed them with oil and mixed: roasted black garlic salt, kosher salt, Thai ginger salt, hickory bacon salt, and raspberry chipotle salt. Seasoned both sides and theN put them into the fridge. Using the leftover of that salt, some saffron, and a slash

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Ashe Valisca the Data Dog @ashedatadog.bsky.social · 07/12/2025

For dinner however I am going to be making steaks. I love cooking but with all the workloads I don't get to stop and take the time until it's literally the only thing on my agenda for the day. So while he does schoolwork I worked on dinner prep, and since this is more involved I'm going to it all.

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Ashe Valisca the Data Dog @ashedatadog.bsky.social · 07/12/2025

Last night was our actual anniversary, but instead of making dinner we went to the local Chinese restaurant in the town where the cabin is. They make amazing food and it reminds both of us the food from the east coast. We both brought leftovers back I'll eat mine over the next few lunches.

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Ashe Valisca the Data Dog @ashedatadog.bsky.social · 05/12/2025

I just got myself one of the things on your list. I would love to see you on it.

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Ashe Valisca the Data Dog @ashedatadog.bsky.social · 05/12/2025

Plate was finished with hickory bacon salt. The broccoli took a really bright lemon flavor that was countered and balanced well with the earth spices on the chicken and creamy tomato blend of the pesto.

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Ashe Valisca the Data Dog @ashedatadog.bsky.social · 05/12/2025

The spice blend was made with cumin, salt, pepper, paprika, chili powder, sage, Italian herb blend, powdered rosemary, garlic powder, onion powder, freeze dried garlic, dried garlic, granulated garlic, and a few other odds and ends that I can't remember.

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Ashe Valisca the Data Dog @ashedatadog.bsky.social · 05/12/2025

Using unsalted butter, smoked garlic salt, and garlic powder, I made a garlic butter and then rolled with grated Parmesan cheese to make a cheese garlic bread. Not my prettiest plating but we were both hungry. The spices on the chicken was a mix I made at home.

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Ashe Valisca the Data Dog @ashedatadog.bsky.social · 05/12/2025

Annual trip with @rookmutt.bsky.social for our anniversary. So that means dinner photos. Last night we did a simple spiced chicken foab seared, and then finished in the oven with butter, lemon zest, and fresh lemon juice. I combined two red pestos to sauce the pasta and added sundried tomato's.

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Ashe Valisca the Data Dog @ashedatadog.bsky.social · 02/12/2025

Three weeks on the east coast has left me on their time...

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Ashe Valisca the Data Dog @ashedatadog.bsky.social · 02/08/2025

It is 330am. I have been awake since 730 yesterday. Flying to Denver then on to Miami for a cruise... With my inlaws. Send help

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Ashe Valisca the Data Dog @ashedatadog.bsky.social · 16/06/2025

I'm just glad the chin strap version exists. Works better then the whole jaw piece

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Ashe Valisca the Data Dog @ashedatadog.bsky.social · 16/06/2025

I recommend the executive assistant dog type.

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Ashe Valisca the Data Dog @ashedatadog.bsky.social · 09/06/2025

I don't know what's worse. Pineapple or toothpaste on pizza.

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Ashe Valisca the Data Dog @ashedatadog.bsky.social · 09/06/2025

I should add I tried my best to make the parade accessible and strived to find accessibility options. With a massive parade it is difficult for a team of volunteers to maintain a fully accessible parade experience.

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Ashe Valisca the Data Dog @ashedatadog.bsky.social · 09/06/2025

Notice what I'm talking about and what I've not commented on.

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Ashe Valisca the Data Dog @ashedatadog.bsky.social · 09/06/2025

Or telling people that they could not bring in their personal photographer and videographer because they are an influencer and needed the content.

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Ashe Valisca the Data Dog @ashedatadog.bsky.social · 09/06/2025

My personal "favorite" was the person who suddenly had to reschedule their panel because they forgot they were getting their suit just before the cok and they had to join the parade for their debut.

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Ashe Valisca the Data Dog @ashedatadog.bsky.social · 09/06/2025

Is hard and getting them an audience is harder. Executing that parade when I handled it required that my entire senior team and I were tied up dealing not only with the parade but also with all the parade adjacent items. And those items were often people trying to "game the system"

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Ashe Valisca the Data Dog @ashedatadog.bsky.social · 09/06/2025

And for those that say, "let everyone be in the parade". Then be prepared for the convention to come to a grinding halt from 11am until 6pm. And if you counter "well just still schedule other stuff opposite it" yeah good luck with that. Getting people who are willing to be opposite the parade

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Ashe Valisca the Data Dog @ashedatadog.bsky.social · 09/06/2025

It meant that sometimes we had to make unpopular choices because of the venue staff and the Fire Marshal, the logistics of 3500 suiters who want to be in the parade. Are you accounting for the structural restrictions for weight. Which guess what was a real concern we had to deal with.

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Ashe Valisca the Data Dog @ashedatadog.bsky.social · 09/06/2025

So many armchair directors would have advice of how they would have done it, and they were usually very wrong. Running an event at scale has complications. Running an event tied into a city to the point of shutting down streets, working with unions and vendors is a logistical nightmare.

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