by Andi | Feb 24, 2011 | Andi's Book, Written and Wrought
This week, my research has led me to some conversations that are painful, nuanced, and quite difficult. Race – what a loaded term. For some it calls to mind painful, painful experiences. For some it’s a politically correct term that they’d rather... by Andi | Feb 16, 2011 | Andi's Book, Written and Wrought
Last night, my yoga teacher reminded us of the importance of non-attachment. When we become attached to expectations or outcomes, particularly those out of our control, we can make ourselves sick (and I would add, drive ourselves crazy.) This lesson is one I need to... by Andi | Feb 14, 2011 | Andi's Book
Today, I’m headed up to UVa’s Special Collections Library to plow through some records. I’m looking for slave lists and references to slave purchases and sales. Perhaps in some plantation files, this would be an easier task (not emotionally, of... by Andi | Feb 11, 2011 | Andi's Book, Written and Wrought
Last night I was awake from about 2-3am. I felt like I was going to crawl out of my skin. I could blame the Sudafed. I could blame the house temperature (I like to sleep in a cool room). I could blame life’s challenges at large. Instead, I blame my book. The... by Andi | Feb 7, 2011 | Andi's Book, Music Reviews, Written and Wrought
While I’d like to think I’m more like Charlie – calm, patient, ever-grateful, content, loving – I am not. I am instead Veruca Salt (the girl, not the band). I want my own way, and I want it NOW. If you think of God as Daddy, you get the whole...