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They call me Berto

Or well… they used to.


Pacific Northwesterner, born and raised. I often joke that I have lived most of my life within a 10 block radius, but it’s true. It’s a fun place to live, and no better or worse than any place else.

During a generation of latchkey kids, I roamed the streets and got into minimal trouble. Navigating to maturity at my own pace … light passing by … some more slowly than others.

At various points in my life, I may have tried to shoulder a bit more than I can carry. Losing the fight against a self-imposed martyrdom has been my biggest downfall. Afraid of my own full potential? Or just waiting for that last minute comeback? I’m not certain yet.

I don’t do Social Media, and I don’t sell stuff. But you point me at an open soapbox and I will take you on a rambling journey down that windy backwood​s road. I don’t expect many to jump on this wagon, but I’m goin’ regardless.


-Robert Ashley