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Dec 8, 20193 min read

I've likely ticked you off in one of two ways.

If you're a fan of those holiday gift guides, I'd like to introduce you to the suggestion I received from one of our spa vendors. You're...

Oct 2, 20192 min read

Why we can no longer use the f-word.

We like to say we care for your skin and the soul within. Because we understand there's an actual human person under that epidermis. And...

Sep 5, 20194 min read

You can call me Judith, I guess?

For the last few years, for about five minutes every morning, I answer to the name Judith. Since we moved to our neighborhood, I stop for...

Aug 14, 20194 min read

Sweet, sweet Steph.

Steph and her mini me Ev. If you've spent much time around here, you've likely encountered sweet Steph.

Jun 11, 20192 min read

Bottomless is better.

“It’s like this and like that and like this…” -Dr. Dre + Snoop. And also Jesus, quite often. As many wise teachers know, similes and...

Apr 19, 20194 min read

It’s time for saying goodbye.

Mom sent the innocent text on January 28th. From the warm and safe distance of sunny Arizona, it popped up on my screen – “No blog since...

Dec 6, 20182 min read

“You’re gonna put yourself out of business”

Take me baaaaaack. Last month I took an Ashley Sabbatical and flew to L.A. for some sunshine and a two day Rob Bell workshop. It was just...

Aug 30, 20183 min read

A State of Milagro address, from our President.

I keep getting mail addressed to: Ashley Smith President Milagro And it makes me giggle every time, so I’m totally using it. Let me...

Aug 22, 20182 min read

Searching for maybes.

A few evenings ago, I pulled up to a stoplight and looked into the car on my left. There in the front passenger seat was a young woman....

Aug 15, 20183 min read

I can’t unhear that.

One of the lowest points I can remember from cancer treatment had nothing to do with me. I was only a witness. 8am in the cancer center...