Re: [Callers] Gypsy Synopsis

2015-10-30 Thread Richard Fischer via Callers
Alan, thank you so much for posting that link. I've been completely ignorant about the Romani people, and after reading that brief article I plan to learn more. Richard On Oct 30, 2015, at 6:36 PM, Winston, Alan P. via Callers wrote: > > > On 10/30/2015 2:08 PM, John Sweeney via Callers

Re: [Callers] Gypsy Synopsis

2015-10-30 Thread Winston, Alan P. via Callers
On 10/30/2015 2:08 PM, John Sweeney via Callers wrote: Pleas could you clarify how you intend to pronounce "gyre"? I have been saying "gyre" with a hard "g" as in "give" or "gimble". But if it is related to "gyrate" then maybe people are using a soft "g" and making it sound like "jire".

Re: [Callers] Gypsy Synopsis

2015-10-30 Thread Richard Fischer via Callers
For those who may not have access to the online OED, here the beginning of the entry for the noun "gyre." I agree that "gyre" is a good candidate! (OED = Oxford English Dictionary; and the pronunciation given is the "jire" one.) gyre, n. View as: Outline |Full entryKeywords: On

Re: [Callers] Gypsy Synopsis

2015-10-30 Thread John Sweeney via Callers
Pleas could you clarify how you intend to pronounce "gyre"? I have been saying "gyre" with a hard "g" as in "give" or "gimble". But if it is related to "gyrate" then maybe people are using a soft "g" and making it sound like "jire". Which do you use? Thanks. By the way, I am still having

Re: [Callers] Progressive politics? Ha, ha

2015-10-30 Thread Joe Micheals via Callers
I am NOT "progressive". It is another loaded term in my opinion. To assume most of the (silent) people on this list serv are progressive is...probably true! I am sensitive to people's dignity and would not intentionally offend anyone. I find the Gypsie issue troubling but do not