by Andi | Jan 29, 2015 | Andi's Book, Written and Wrought
He was black, my 9 times great-grandfather Emanuel Cambow. So was James Henry Cumbo, my great-great-grandfather, until he crossed the color line taking on the identity of a white man. Race is slippery. Race is flint hard. I walk around in my white skin every day. I... by Andi | Jan 28, 2015 | Written and Wrought
I’ve been up since 5:15 this morning. And not by choice. Mosey decided he was ready to roll full-force then, and so Meander and I got up to play with the little man. Now, of course, at just before 7am, he’s sound asleep, and so is Meander. Alas, I must... by Andi | Jan 27, 2015 | God's Whisper, Written and Wrought
Mosey and Meander don’t give me much time to write at the moment, so today, take what you need – rest, inspiration, a writing prompt. Meander and Mosey won’t... by Andi | Jan 26, 2015 | God's Whisper, Written and Wrought
Life is grace. Sleep is forgiveness. The night absolves. Darkness wipes the slate clean, not spotless to be sure, but clean enough for another day’s chalking. – Frederick Buechner At this exact moment, I’m sitting on our couch, a baby basset hound... by Andi | Jan 24, 2015 | Book Recommendations, Written and Wrought
Every time I read scientists who are also writers talk about their work, I’m awed by their research depth and attention to detail, and I’m reminded of the work I need to do. Today, Becca Lawton reminds me of these same things in the most wonderful of...