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As much as we butted heads when she was younger, I never dreamed that my daughter and I would have the relationship we have now. We are very much alike. We often seek one another’s opinion and advice. We share … Continue reading
Maria Russell
My middle name ought to have been “Pandora” because I sure am curious. Even if I’m almost one hundred percent certain about something, I obsess about the one minute thing that is still puzzling me. This is mostly why I … Continue reading
I am riding shotgun while writing this post, already 620 miles into a Christmas journey that will take us from Kentucky to Virginia and then to Texas before returning home. We’re on our way to see our kids–actually, our grandchildren, … Continue reading
Grandparents. Besides our own parents, they are the people who love us more than anything else in this whole world. Their love is unconditional, they’re always glad to see us, and even when they’re gone, we have fond memories to … Continue reading
Obituaries, or death notices, have never been on my list of favorite reads, but one was sent to me yesterday and the memories it conjured up made me smile. This particular person was neither a relative nor a close friend, … Continue reading
I should have continued my graduate work in counseling; it would have been helpful to me as a writing tutor. Today I worked with a student whose paper was returned by her instructor because it did not fulfill the assignment … Continue reading
Every once in awhile in the midst of a tutoring session, I will either read something the student has written, or the student will say something while clarifying his or her point, that renders me utterly speechless. Leaving me speechless … Continue reading
My car broke down, and so here I sit, stranded in a grocery store parking lot, waiting for the tow truck that will be my savior. I’ve already been here two hours, and the truck driver’s ETA isn’t for another … Continue reading
Most acceptance speeches gush with accolades to those who encouraged, inspired and supported the recipient of the award. And well they should because those people “behind the scenes” deserve recognition. But, as my sixtieth birthday approaches and I prepare for … Continue reading
Like naming a baby, when it came time to give this website a name, I gave it thoughtful consideration. I settled on Midwest Gypsy because of my roots (St. Louis) and because of the seemingly nomadic existence I’ve had … Continue reading