RUBBER BISKIT ROAD SHOW

The Rubber Biskit Roadshow – Never Say Never: An Epic Journey – Part Six

In Part Six of Never Say Never: An Epic Journey – Volume One The GYPSY starts on the cold, long trip on his motorcycle from Saint Joseph, Missouri to Topeka, Kansas to attend the funeral of a Father he never knew. We also discover how Shirley met and fell in love with that man.

The Rubber Biskit Road Show – Never Say Never: An Epic Journey – Part Five

In Part Five of Never Say Never: An Epic Journey – Volume One we leave Shirley in 1954 and jump ahead in time to a day in March of 1979 when her son receives a phone call that starts him on a journey into Shirley’s turbulent past.

The Rubber Biskit Road Show Presents – Never Say Never: An Epic Journey – Part Four

In Part Four of Never Say Never: An Epic Journey – Volume One Shirley’s psychotic break with reality has landed her in Topeka State Hospital. Upon her release from the hospital Shirley makes a decision that will forever change the course of her life.

The Rubber Biskit Road Show Presents, “Never Say Never: An Epic Journey – Volume One, Part Three

In Part Three of Never Say Never: An Epic Journey – Volume One The GYPSY starts on a search to reconnect with his own past and instead ends up discovering the past of his mother. We also witness an episode in Shirley’s life that led to her first psychotic break with reality.

The Rubber Biskit Road Show Presents, “Never Say Never: An Epic Journey – Volume One, Part Two

In Part Two of Never Say Never: An Epic Journey – Volume One you will meet Romani Craftsman Walter Hummel, his wife Priscilla and their children as they head west towards a new life in a new land. You will also meet a giant of a woman, Harriet Hummel-Wickman. You will continue this Epic Journey through Oklahoma with The GYPSY as he travels to Kansas on his motorcycle to lay Shirley’s remains to rest. You will explore the past while moving forward towards the final goal.

The Rubber Biskit Road Show Presents, “Never Say Never: An Epic Journey – Volume One, Part One: Off To See The Wizard”

Join The GYPSY as he takes you on an Epic Journey into his life, the life of his family and the life of his mother; Shirley Elizabeth Hummel, who suffered from mental illness her entire life.
Shirley’s story is not an easy one to hear. At times you will be uncomfortable with her situation. Other times you may laugh or fill the warmth that all to often eluded her. You may even find yourself angry and horrified at the situations and tragedies that drove Shirley further and further into her illness. The one thing you will not leave with is ignorance.

WE ARE GYPSY

WE ARE GYPSY! We Never Give Up, We Adapt, We Live, We Thrive, We Survive.

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RISE and FALL

RISE AND FALL On August 24, 2015, a man by the name of Ryan McDowell tagged me this photo on Facebook. The focus of…

LAST RESPECTS AND BURNING QUESTIONS

LAST RESPECTS AND BURNING QUESTIONS I had rode my motorcycle into Rochester Cemetery only once before today. It was on July 26, 2013 when…

HI-YO SILVER AWAY

HI-YO SILVER AWAY There are times when you walk into history. There are times when history walks into you. Then there are times when…

“The GYPSY” – A Creative Mind in Constant Motion

“Like a Rubber Biskit, I have spent my life bouncing from here to there and back to here again.” The GYPSY’s life is one of perpetual motion, and his creative journey is a testament to that boundless energy and ceaseless curiosity.

As a multi-faceted artist, he has been the driving force behind numerous projects and events, always seeking to bring his unique brand of inspiration to the world. Restlessness is his constant companion, and he finds solace in the dynamic interplay of writing, art, photography, video, and podcasting. These mediums provide an outlet for the whirlwind of ideas that perpetually whirl within his mind.

For The GYPSY, creativity is a means of translating the madness that resides within him. His canvas bears the marks of his artistic expression, but he’s always in search of new forms of communication. The words he writes fill the gaps left by his brush strokes, while his photography captures even more of life’s intricate details. Videos and podcasts bring his vision to its full realization, leaving no creative stone unturned.

So, as you embark on this journey through The GYPSY’s mind, you’ll encounter words, art, photography, videos, and podcasts. You may find yourself entertained, enlightened, or simply dazed and confused. But in the world of The GYPSY, that’s all part of the experience. After all, what more can you expect for nothing but a Rubber Biskit?

Welcome to the whirlwind of creativity that is “The GYPSY.”

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