by Andi | Sep 7, 2011 | Uncategorized, Written and Wrought
I wonder . . . if the rent in the canvas of our life backdrop, the losses that puncture our world, our own emptiness, might actually become places to see. — Ann Voskamp Right now, in Dad’s shop just outside my office window on this rainy Tuesday night, a... by Andi | Aug 28, 2011 | Andi's Book, Book Recommendations, Uncategorized, Written and Wrought
When I woke this morning, no alarm went off. No cat put a paw on my lips. No aftershock shook me alert. Today, I woke to the sun coming through the window. Normally, this is a lovely way to wake up, but today – after Hurricane Irene has passed over us with... by Andi | Aug 23, 2011 | Uncategorized, Written and Wrought
Today is Mom’s birthday. She would have been 64 today. I wish she was 64. Yesterday, I stopped and saw my grandparents, Mom’s dad and step-mom. My grandfather’s birthday is today, too, so every birthday he used to be reminded of the birthday present... by Andi | Aug 21, 2011 | Book Recommendations, Music Reviews, Uncategorized, Written and Wrought
There’s something about the motion of the road that soothes me. The passing scenery, the sound of tires on pavement, the concentration required. The process settles me into a placid place. Today, I drove ten hours from Shannon, New Brunswick to White River... by Andi | Aug 14, 2011 | Uncategorized, Written and Wrought
My dad’s version of the advice Ken gives here is “If it’s worth doing, it’s worth doing right.” Now, if only I heeded any of this advice . . . There’s an old adage that carpenters and builders use: Measure twice, cut once The idea is to...