by Andi | Jan 4, 2012 | Uncategorized
Growing up in the Deep South, I had a profound sense of exile. That exile cam because of what I saw as historical erasure on the landscape, in the history books, in the erecting of monuments – all those places that are there to remind and tell us about the past,... by Andi | Jan 1, 2012 | Uncategorized
It’s January 1st, 2012. It’s Sunday, and here in Virginia, the sky is clouding over for what I hope might be a little snow this week. I brought in the New Year with a quiet, happiness carried by good friendship and new hopes. I pray that this next year... by Andi | Dec 20, 2011 | Uncategorized
Last night, I had the privilege of dining with a group of people I greatly respect. At some point in the evening, the conversation turned to my book and race relations and history. We got heated – as these conversations always will – because we all felt so... by Andi | Dec 20, 2011 | Uncategorized
Last night, I had the privilege of dining with a group of people I greatly respect. At some point in the evening, the conversation turned to my book and race relations and history. We got heated – as these conversations always will – because we all felt so... by Andi | Nov 29, 2011 | Uncategorized
He bought a teapot. In 1866. At the auction to settle his former master’s debts. Berthier bought a teapot. For just over $2.00. That’s all I know of the facts. Yet, it is enough. Enough to craft a story. Enough to frame a character, to see him standing...