by Andi | Apr 30, 2013 | Uncategorized
This morning, when I opened the front door, a ruby-throated hummingbird darted away. Then, I saw his sparring partner in the maple just beyond the porch. I am elated.One of my favorite summertime activities is watching the dive-bombing competitions between male... by Andi | Apr 27, 2013 | Uncategorized
I met John Chandler just a year or two ago when he came to speak at the Revival at my church, but my family has known him a long time. In fact, my mom played at his son’s wedding. So John feels like an old friend, and I’m eager to share his words and... by Andi | Apr 23, 2013 | Uncategorized, Workshops
Right now, my shoulders are up by my ears, and I can feel the tension of the day lodged at the back of my rib cage. I need to get out on the farm and work. I’ve been swamped of late – with Relay For Life and teaching and editing. All work I love, but I... by Andi | Apr 13, 2013 | Uncategorized
When I was in college, a short, white-haired man came to speak at my college. I was enthralled. I read his books. I dreamed of talking with him again. Today, I learned he died. I will not speak to him here again on earth. I’m sad. His reminder that life is... by Andi | Apr 10, 2013 | Uncategorized, Written and Wrought
I was probably 6 or 7, and we were in her kitchen, just by the hallway that led to the bedrooms for her and her husband and their three daughters, my friends. It must have been summer – that seems the only way she would have worn a tank top in the mountains. Or...