Gypsy Memoirs

Farewell For Now

gypsymemoirs — Wed, 07 Mar 2012 22:55:23 +0000

Hey All! I’ve got a big, sad announcement – sad to me anyway. I’m going to be taking a few month’s-long sabbatical from blogging. With Lukus working three jobs and needing my help, plus my on-line teaching job, home-schooling and … Continue reading →

Extra Credit for Failing

gypsymemoirs — Wed, 29 Feb 2012 22:58:17 +0000

There are days when nothing I do is good enough – in fact, it’s almost every day. I can recall maybe 4 or 5 days that I’ve pulled off something pretty close to perfect; an intense work-out, time with Jesus, … Continue reading →

Be the Change

gypsymemoirs — Tue, 28 Feb 2012 20:07:14 +0000

When I woke up this morning, I didn’t want to do a regular blog post. I wanted to do something that mattered here today. It’s been nagging at me all day, but I haven’t known what it is I should … Continue reading →

Worth It

gypsymemoirs — Mon, 27 Feb 2012 17:53:59 +0000

I’ll never forget the look on Taytem’s face as I walked down the stairs on Saturday morning. When I had told her earlier in the week that I would be leaving for a blogger’s conference on Thursday, she broke down … Continue reading →

Purple, Painting & Plywood – An Art Project

gypsymemoirs — Wed, 22 Feb 2012 21:30:39 +0000

Today is a nerve wracking day for me. I may or may not be leaving at 6 a.m. to drive from OKC to Nashville for a blogger’s conference. Problem is, I haven’t heard back from my friend about whether she’s … Continue reading →

To Spank or Not to Spank? – That is the Question (Part 1)

gypsymemoirs — Tue, 21 Feb 2012 18:50:24 +0000

A couple of weeks ago, we came home from church and as we were making lunch, I asked Taytem what they had learned in children’s church that day. “Um, we learned about self-control. Or, I don’t know, maybe it was … Continue reading →

My Life as a TV Rerun

gypsymemoirs — Fri, 17 Feb 2012 00:34:12 +0000

I bawled at my sixth grade graduation. I’m not afraid to admit it. Every other kid was grinning from ear to ear, ready to move up to junior high, then high school and off into the world. But I blubbered … Continue reading →

Waiting for Grace

gypsymemoirs — Wed, 15 Feb 2012 20:28:41 +0000

It’s quite fortunate for me that God still loves me when I’m pissed off at His whole beautiful world for no good reason. I woke up angry this morning. I can’t explain it except that maybe it’s because all of … Continue reading →

Help! There’s a Foreigner in My House! – Awkward Moments with Our Students

gypsymemoirs — Mon, 13 Feb 2012 20:37:56 +0000

I mentioned around Christmas time that we’ve had some students living with us while they attend classes to learn English so they can enter American universities. It’s been such a rewarding experience in so many aspects: our family gets to … Continue reading →

Coming Home from a Blog Party

gypsymemoirs — Fri, 10 Feb 2012 03:22:08 +0000

Maybe it’s the second vodka-infused peach bellini talking, but tonight I’m making a major, official declaration. Someone call channel 4, because I think everyone will want to know that, as of tonight: I officially don’t hate Oklahoma anymore. I know, … Continue reading →