by Andi | Jan 14, 2011 | Andi's Book, Uncategorized
Today, I have been driving, walking, talking through a lot of loss. I am in a place I used to live, and for me, place is so central. It’s wonderful to be visiting and oh so painful. I am not a person who likes things to end. For some, I think change is hard; not... by Andi | Jan 8, 2011 | Book Recommendations, Uncategorized
Since early December, my seven-year-old daughter, E, has been asking, “Is Santa Claus real? The kids on the bus keep saying he’s not.†I’ve always answered, “Do you want him to be real?†Every time she’s looked me in the eye with a resolute Yes, and for... by Andi | Jan 6, 2011 | Uncategorized
But tonight, I just don’t. I don’t have any insight from today (except that my dad’s inversion table needs more use); I don’t have any witty reflection on life. Tonight, I just am. I expect you know how this is. The day wasn’t terrible,... by Andi | Jan 4, 2011 | Teaching Triumphs and Travails, Uncategorized, Written and Wrought
Lately, I’ve been hearing a lot from the word “should.” People should do this; they should not do that. The church should be like this; it should not be like that. A writer should do this; she should not do that. You should do this; you should not do... by Andi | Jan 4, 2011 | Teaching Triumphs and Travails, Uncategorized, Written and Wrought
Lately, I’ve been hearing a lot from the word “should.” People should do this; they should not do that. The church should be like this; it should not be like that. A writer should do this; she should not do that. You should do this; you should not do...