Author: Oliver Askew

Oliver is a 25 year old Non-binary (they/them) Georgian. One of 8 children; born in Georgia and moved as many times as years they’re old. Oliver’s skills range from podcast hosting, to music and lyrics, to watercolor, to much much more.

Painting Pre-renovation Georgia Representatives ChambersPainting Pre-renovation Georgia Representatives Chambers

Ive worked to get more active under the dome (GA Capitol Building) this past year. I was so lucky to have amazing people who have armed me with the knowledge

Painting Rose Creek LibraryPainting Rose Creek Library

Recently discovering my ability to watercolor, I, naturally wanted to make it twice as hard to do and see if I could still do it. I have a habit of

Emory nurses are the best.Emory nurses are the best.

TLDR (too long, didn’t read): I had two ‘psychogenic non-epileptic seizures’ or ‘episodes’ over a weekend combined with some stressful stuff happening, and started experiencing extreme leg weakness. I feel

Mimi’s BirthdayMimi’s Birthday

Oh gosh. SO many thoughts, if only someone had a penny.

NPR Tiny Desk meets Brian’s old work deskNPR Tiny Desk meets Brian’s old work desk

This song means so much to me in so many ways. It came to me softly and with a comfort I didn’t realize my songwriting was capable of giving me.

Karaoke Night at The Blue GhostKaraoke Night at The Blue Ghost

My girlfriend got home from work and I spent less time than usual getting ready. (The trick is to get dressed while still in motion so the functional paralysis doesn’t

RIP PJ’sRIP PJ’s

When I heard about Bells Ferry expanding it felt like a day later when PJ’s closed. And the next day there was a flat plot of land where all those

I’m as American as Apple pie, too.I’m as American as Apple pie, too.

Apple pie Put it in a bowl. Remember rest and care. Arrange how your heart desires. Remember that our government serves the people, not the other way around. Cover with

Christmas GiftsChristmas Gifts

Shortly before Christmas, I realized I could paint and manage small motor skill tasks again. I’ve spent a lot of time trying to pretend that these skills weren’t diminished. This