by Andi | Apr 24, 2011 | Andi's Book, Uncategorized, Written and Wrought
I never got all of Mom’s stories. Or if I did hear them, I didn’t think of them as important. I always thought there was more time. Now, Mom’s stories are gone. Before I lose more stories, I want to capture them. Each Sunday, for as long as I can, I... by Andi | Apr 19, 2011 | Andi's Book, Written and Wrought
This is where I live. This is also the place I’m writing about. The plantation. The home to approximately 140 slaves not quite 150 years ago. When I walk this land, I see home. I see a place where I feel safe and protected, where beauty is so abundant that it... by Andi | Apr 17, 2011 | Andi's Book, Written and Wrought
I wish I was one of those people who could lay my hand to soil and see history in it. If I was, I would pick up earth and let it fall through my fingers, reading stories in each fleck of mica and between every grain of dirt. My people have not, I imagine, ever been... by Andi | Mar 27, 2011 | Andi's Book, Book Recommendations, Teaching Triumphs and Travails, Written and Wrought
“Let’s just put our imperfections out there and see what there is to say.” I read this (or something like it) online today, and I must admit that I really like the sound of that, especially given the conversations my friends and I have been sharing... by Andi | Mar 27, 2011 | Andi's Book, Book Recommendations, Teaching Triumphs and Travails, Written and Wrought
“Let’s just put our imperfections out there and see what there is to say.” I read this (or something like it) online today, and I must admit that I really like the sound of that, especially given the conversations my friends and I have been sharing...