by Andi | Feb 24, 2015 | Andi's Book, God's Whisper, Written and Wrought
When I was in elementary school, I often visualized my life in three parts – school, home, and church. I didn’t see those parts of my life as very connected because most of my church friends went to a different school, and no one from school or church... by Andi | Feb 19, 2015 | Andi's Book, Book Recommendations, Written and Wrought
This morning, I’m writing over at Modern Mrs. Darcy, the fantastic website of the remarkable Anne Bogel. If you don’t know Anne’s blog, you should. She talks about books, has great giveaways, and has managed to organize her bookshelves by color. ... by Andi | Feb 5, 2015 | Andi's Book, God's Whisper, Written and Wrought
The other night, I went down into the basement to feed Jelly Roll and Sabeen, our mousers, and I stood at the bottom of the stairs. Around me, 200-year-old stones sighed out their musty, cool breath. I could almost hear them. This space was the winter kitchen, the... 
by Andi | Jan 29, 2015 | Andi's Book, Written and Wrought
He was black, my 9 times great-grandfather Emanuel Cambow. So was James Henry Cumbo, my great-great-grandfather, until he crossed the color line taking on the identity of a white man. Race is slippery. Race is flint hard. I walk around in my white skin every day. I... by Andi | Jan 21, 2015 | Andi's Book, Written and Wrought
said I could swallow abandoned mountains with the best of them – Khadijah Queen At the start of this newest year, I made myself a quiet vow – I will drive the quiet roads and stay off the interstates all year. It’s an easy promise for me since I...