by Andi | Nov 8, 2010 | Andi's Book
At times of high stress like this one, something in me makes me consider every potential future available to me so that I can, apparently, simply stress over something beyond my grasp. I ponder where I’ll live in ten years, what I’ll be doing for work, who... by Andi | Nov 7, 2010 | Andi's Book
This morning, I am sitting at UVa Hospital. My mom is trying to rest in her hospital bed. My dad has a booklight clipped to his lapel. The women sharing the room with Mom are discussing sewing projects. I looked out the window to the hills of the Blue Ridge and the... by Andi | Nov 4, 2010 | Andi's Book
Today, I am at home on the couch. I keep dozing off through moments of the various CSI episodes on Spike TV (why is that every time I’m home sick Spike seems to be the best TV option?). On the other end of the sofa, Oscar and George, both orange cats, are dozing... by Andi | Nov 3, 2010 | Andi's Book
My dad is a tree farmer. My mom is a tree lover. My brother and I grew up being able to identify most basic types of trees by just looking at their leaves and bark. We even knew we could “brush our teeth” with birch branches. So when I walk or drive... by Andi | Nov 2, 2010 | Andi's Book, Book Recommendations, Written and Wrought
I used to believe that I couldn’t control my thoughts. They would just run willy-nilly through my head making me crazy or happy or sad or bored or anxious. I was victim to my own mind. (If you’re a writer or anxiety-prone person, I know you know what I...