by Andi | Apr 23, 2015 | Written and Wrought
When we were in college, she made baskets of copper wire. I saw her work once at what must have been a craft show in our gymnasium, and since that day – despite having known her for more than 20 years, despite having known her as professional, mother, wife... by Andi | Apr 19, 2015 | animals, God's Whisper, Written and Wrought
I can, with one eye squinted, take it all as blessing – Flannery O’Connor Yesterday, our basset hound pup Mosey had an allergic reaction to the lyme disease vaccine I authorized when the veterinarian with a German/Austrian/Scandinavian accent said that the... by Andi | Apr 16, 2015 | Written and Wrought
Last night, I was very tired. When I’m very tired, I sometimes do something very stupid – I spend too much time on social media. That happened last night, and as usual, the results were a little, um, ugly. I actually got mad at a woman a reality TV show.... by Andi | Apr 14, 2015 | Book Recommendations, God's Whisper, Written and Wrought
Just now, the rain is sliding down the farmhouse windows like a glaze of grace. I can almost see the grass green with each drop. I’ve been sitting here for 10 minutes just listening, letting the patter of rain glide from my ears to my shoulders to send... by Andi | Apr 12, 2015 | God's Whisper, Written and Wrought
Let there be a place somewhere in which you can breathe naturally, quietly, and not have to take your breath in continuous short gasps. A place where your mind can be idle, and forget its concerns, descend into silence, and worship the Father in secret. – Thomas...