In this comic, Ashley reads from her masterful suspense story, “The Mystery of the Scary Noises,” one of hundreds of books she wrote as a child.
The Mystery of the Scary Noises

This one is dedicated to Tess, who is about to become a college graduate! Hooray for Tess!
Mom always said that having the pets follow her around the house all day made her feel like a Disney princess.
Every Christmas Eve, Charlotte whispers “Sssantaah!!” excitedly and continuously. Please note the use of present tense in that sentence. This one’s for you, Charlie: