Gushing over ‘gumption’

Dear Editor:

RE: Many roles, March 19.

After reading Dave Adsett’s editorial last week I could not help but have myself a good laugh – and a flash from the past. 

It was the usage of the word “gumption.” I cannot remember when I last heard or read anyone using gumption in a sentence. Maybe you just have to be from an older generation, such as I am, like my dad’s generation perhaps.

I heard that reference lots of times “back when” in the old days when I was but a kid. We should use gumption more often.

Now, if I just had more gumption I could get a lot more done in a day. So, thanks Dave for the memories!

Liz Hughes,
Puslinch