by Andi | Mar 15, 2015 | Barn, God's Whisper
On Thursday afternoon, two men arrived in one of those pick-up trucks that makes Philip nearly salivate – four doors, long bed, impeccable paint. While this machine was gorgeous – even by my standards – it was also practical – a necessity for... by Andi | Mar 11, 2015 | Barn, God's Whisper, Written and Wrought
The lure of the distant and the difficult is deceptive. The great opportunity is where you are. – John Burroughs Yesterday, Philip called and said, “They want to come on Thursday.” They were not friends coming to dinner or someone dropping off a... by Andi | Mar 10, 2015 | Andi's Book, God's Whisper, Written and Wrought
Last Thursday, I sent the manuscript for my new YA novel to the kind folks who agreed to be my first readers so that project is in stasis while I wait for their feedback. I keep reminding myself of something Brenda Miller told me – “Submission is part of... by Andi | Mar 8, 2015 | Andi's Book, God's Whisper, Workshops
The moment you arrive, you relax; you’re never sorry you knocked. – Psalm 9:9b This morning, I woke as the promise of sun had begun to light up the farm. Across the hill, the moon still shone bright over the snow that promises to melt today (finally.) I... by Andi | Mar 3, 2015 | animals, chickens, Goats, God's Whisper, Great Pyrenees, Meander, Written and Wrought
This morning, it was warm and light enough for me to do chores at 6:30 am. I donned Grandpa’s quilted flannel shirt and stepped out into a toasty 36 degrees. It was like that first warm day of spring, where my arms feel sun after months of deprivation. I...