Author Archives: GypsyShaughnessy

Nobody Told You The Best Way to Steer – [08/10/2026]

Posted on August 10, 2026 by GypsyShaughnessy

It’s about one moment That moment you think you know where you stand And in that one moment The things that you’re sure of slip from your hand And you got one second, to try to be clear To try … Continue reading →

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Misc Updates from the Other Side

Posted on April 28, 2024 by GypsyShaughnessy

It’s been a long while since I had anything to say. About anything really. Since I no longer travel for a living, there’s not really all that much to report as far as day-to-day goings on are concerned. Sometimes this … Continue reading →

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Gifts from the over the Rainbow

Posted on December 24, 2023 by GypsyShaughnessy

Those of you how know me know how long I have wanted a dog. I grew up with dogs, and I still miss my girls every day. The thing is, the girls were bassets, and they were *huge*, and a … Continue reading →

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The Next Ten Minutes of 41….

Posted on October 10, 2023 by GypsyShaughnessy

Have you been inside the museum? We should go… Meet the dinosaurs ~ The Next Ten Minutes It’s….been a long while since I’ve written anything. To be honest, that’s because I haven’t felt like I have a great deal to … Continue reading →

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A Ship, A Sub…and 111 Years – [06/25/2023]

Posted on June 25, 2023 by GypsyShaughnessy

“When you’re in very deep water, you’re dead before you realize that something is happening, so it’s just not a problem.” – Paul-Henry Nargeolet 111 years ago a grand ship slipped beneath the ocean, taking with her 1500 souls. Her … Continue reading →

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Technicolour Dreams – [04/29/2023]

Posted on April 29, 2023 by GypsyShaughnessy

Tonight I saw the local theatre college’s production of Joseph And the Amazing Technicolour Dreamcoat and I had…an odd reaction. I cried. Don’t get me wrong, they were…mostly happy tears.  I did a production of Joseph many years ago and … Continue reading →

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Everything Is Beautiful At the Ballet: Core Memory Unlocked

Posted on March 26, 2023 by GypsyShaughnessy

Up a steep and very narrow stairway To a voice like a metronome […] Everything was beautiful at the ballet Raise your arms and someone’s always there Everything was beautiful at the ballet I was pretty.. I was happy… I … Continue reading →

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The Most Wonderful Time – Victoria, BC – [12/25/2022]

Posted on December 25, 2022 by GypsyShaughnessy

It came without ribbons It came without tags It came without packages boxes or bags It doesn’t feel like a year since last Christmas. I think that honestly this year I am emotionally ready for last Easter! It has been … Continue reading →

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Invitation to the Picture Show – [09/24/2022]

Posted on September 24, 2022 by GypsyShaughnessy

There’s a light…over at the Frankenstein Place… Over a decade ago, I walked off the stage for the final curtain call of Kaleidoscope Theatre’s production of The Rocky Horror Show. I had no real idea at the time, that it was … Continue reading →

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Choose your Own Path

Posted on June 29, 2022 by GypsyShaughnessy

It’s been a long while hasn’t it? I wish I could say I have something mind-bendingly interesting to report, but the truth is life just continues on in it’s normally abnormal course. Sometimes I think I have some idea of … Continue reading →

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