Author Archives: GypsyShaughnessy

Can you Keep A Secret? – Homer, Alaska – [08/08/2018]

Posted on August 9, 2018 by GypsyShaughnessy

This is a standard Alaska run, and standard Alaska runs follow something of a formula. Get up, go teach, go to show, come home. Nice and easy, on occasion somewhat …dull? No, that’s not the right word, just…routine. Every so … Continue reading →

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Hope – Ketchikan, Alaska – [08/01/2018]

Posted on August 2, 2018 by GypsyShaughnessy

Every so often you get someone wandering into your life that you actually have the opportunity to help. Really actually help. The last time this happened for me it was when I had a student who was legally blind, I … Continue reading →

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Riverside – Ketchikan, Alaska – [07/19/2018]

Posted on July 22, 2018 by GypsyShaughnessy

When you’ve been to Alaska as many time as Amras and I have, its’ easy to think that you’ve run out of things to see. But there’s always something – even if it’s just walking around enjoying truly fresh air. … Continue reading →

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Wayward Musings – Seattle, USA – [07/16/2018]

Posted on July 17, 2018 by GypsyShaughnessy

Hey look, no cryin’ Though they’ve got one foot out the door I could be crying’ It ought to hurt a little more I could resent them, try to prevent them Whatever for…? Disclaimer: this has NOTHING to do with … Continue reading →

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Tigers and Bears and….oh….my – Anchorage, Alaska – [07/09/2018]

Posted on July 9, 2018 by GypsyShaughnessy

I may not be the biggest fan of zoos, but I do value their educational possibilities. Moreover, most of the zoos in Alaska are primarily rescue operation – these are animals that have been injured or near death and cannot … Continue reading →

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Climb Ev’ry Mountain – Juneau, Alaska – [07/06/2018]

Posted on July 6, 2018 by GypsyShaughnessy

The weather in Alaska is …incredibly surprising right now. Normally Alaska is…well…Alaskan. It’s rainy, it’s wet, it’s definitely the opposite of warm. Except this week The weather hasn’t broken yet. Our all day call in Juneau today was beyond breathtaking. … Continue reading →

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Party in the USA – Ketchikan, Alaska – [07/04/2018]

Posted on July 5, 2018 by GypsyShaughnessy

There are perhaps a lot of things that I disagree with in regards to the attitude of our neighbours on the other side of the border, but one thing is for certain they know how to celebrate. Especially in a … Continue reading →

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On the Wing – Sitka, Alaska – [06-29-2018]

Posted on June 29, 2018 by GypsyShaughnessy

I’ve always loved Sitka; though it’s been years since I’ve gone further than the edge of the National Park. I had hoped that today I would finally be able to make the trip to the Fortress of the Bears, but … Continue reading →

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Sea Day Raider – Anchorage, Alaska – [06/26/2018]

Posted on June 27, 2018 by GypsyShaughnessy

Two weeks off…hours upon hours to myself…not really enough space to lay out the embroidery, and a ton of videos I’ve watched before…most of which I will watch many times again. This is definitely not a complaint… Never the less … Continue reading →

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Stealing the Sun – Ketchikan, Alaska – [06/21/2018]

Posted on June 21, 2018 by GypsyShaughnessy

You don’t always realize what a blessing sunshine is until you’re in an area that doesn’t get it every day. Don’t get me wrong, I adore Alaska, and I honestly do like the rain – but after a season of … Continue reading →

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