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
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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
“To Our Children’s Children’s Children” is the title of an album by the Moody Blues that was released way back in 1969. At the time, the title was as meaningless to me as the idea inconceivable (no pun intended). But, … Continue reading
He was born to a father who was just thirteen. Though she was terrified, she ran away from home in the middle of the night when she was only five years old because her mother and father fought a lot and she … Continue reading
I don’t take the time to read magazines very often, but when I do I read Men’s Journal. Unlike women’s magazines which seem too focused on the latest fashion, make-up and hairstyle trends–none of which I find interesting–most of the … Continue reading
Ken Burns is an American filmmaker whose work I deeply admire. His documentaries’ unique style captivates my attention, no matter what the subject, and believe me, that is very, very hard to do. I have had ADHD my whole life, … Continue reading
Being a writing tutor and a teacher of ESL (English as a Second Language) at a local community college makes my ears more fine-tuned than most. This is both a blessing and a curse: it’s a blessing because it helps me communicate to my students … Continue reading
Chris Kutcher’s–ahem, I mean Ashton Kutcher’s–recent acceptance speech at the Teen Choice Awards struck a chord with me, particularly when he said that ‘opportunity looks a lot like work.’ That caused me to reflect on the many jobs I’ve had in nearly … Continue reading
Filed under “What Is Happening to Our Educational System?” is this course description found in the fall semester catalog of Northern Virginia Community College. Really? Isn’t America dumbed down enough that a course on wedding planning needs to be … Continue reading