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
“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