All of the
pieces in “Art By The Foot” are named after people known to be frequently
barefoot. Several of them are named after me, including this one, “Ashley.” I
always hated my middle name while growing up, but eventually I came to
appreciate its uniqueness. I even briefly used it as a pseudonym: Ashley
Standing. Now, thanks to the Olsen twins, “Ashley” is primarily thought of as a
girl’s name. Even my first name, which I always thought was gender-proof
(unlike “Pat” or “Chris”) has morphed into a girl’s name, such as “Bria,”
“Brianne,” or “Brianna.” What will become of “Hutzell?”
