Monique Gordon is a Poet, Author, Performance Artist, and Activist. Her interactive creative arts performances include The Philadelphia Fringe Festival, Chris’ Corner Books for Kids & Teens, First Person Festival, Philadelphia University, The Kelly Writers House, and other venues geared towards various demographics. Her participation on WXPN’s World Live Café in February 2001 and the Termitetv.org documentary Life Stories from Philadelphia (1992-2007) launched workshops and interviews on managing Type 1 Diabetes. As a result of a viewer watching a rerun of Life Stories in 2003, she came to Monique’s aid. Recognizing that Monique was having a low blood sugar reaction, she knew just what to do. The Good Samaritan’s deed led to a dual interview by columnist Michael Klein of the Philadelphia Inquirer titled Thanks for Watching, where Monique and Kim shared their story.
Monique’s works-in progress include articles on Type 1 Diabetes, and a medley of short stories of her journeys with her companions Endo, a Chihuahua/Terrier, and Eve, a Tuxedo cat. Monique rescued both Endo and Eve, and without any prior service training the lovable K-9 and feline alerts Monique when she is having hypoglycemia or hyperglycemia symptoms, and awakens her at 3 a.m. and 6 a.m. to test blood sugar.
Listen to “Binky’s Words” by Monique Gordon
Listen to “Square Dance” by Monique Gordon
Listen to “Ayinde” by Monique Gordon
Betty Jackson said,
August 5, 2010 at 4:51 pm
I added your blog to my blog favorites folder
mistressbinky said,
August 5, 2010 at 11:11 pm
Thanks Betty!
Colleen Winn said,
June 23, 2011 at 6:30 pm
Hello Monique ready for tomorrow?