Author Archives: GypsyShaughnessy

Sand-brushed Peace – Daytona, Florida – [01/13/2018]

Posted on January 13, 2018 by GypsyShaughnessy

Even growing up next to the water, and working on the water, I’ve never been to a beach quite like Daytona. The hurricanes in the area, combined with the fact that the beach is open for recreational driving, have made … Continue reading →

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All Aboard for Platform 9 ¾ ! – Orlando, Florida – [01/08/2018]

Posted on January 10, 2018 by GypsyShaughnessy

Well, we weren’t exactly up before dawn to get to Universal, which was a good thing because it’s off season (or it’s supposed to be…more on that later), and the park doesn’t open until 9:00, while Amras and I are … Continue reading →

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On the Boardwalk – Daytona, FL – [01/07/2017]

Posted on January 7, 2018 by GypsyShaughnessy

One cab ride in the dark hours of Saturday morning, one overly complicated trip through airport security, three flights and two lay-overs (and one cup of very over priced airport coffee), and…And so it is that I end up in … Continue reading →

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Stories – Victoria – [12/31/2017]

Posted on December 31, 2017 by GypsyShaughnessy

It’s hard to believe that 2017 is counting down its last hours. I’m told that the older you get the faster the years go, and – like most – I’m finding that to be true. This year has been…different. It … Continue reading →

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Back in Between – Somewhere over the West Coast – [12/20/2017]

Posted on December 20, 2017 by GypsyShaughnessy

“Gear up, three greens” I know that really it’s “gear down” but the misphrase has stuck in my head for so long it just stays there, unwilling to change. I still hate flying, but I still love take-offs, perhaps because … Continue reading →

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Gear Shift – At Sea – [12/19/2017]

Posted on December 19, 2017 by GypsyShaughnessy

Here I go again, uprooting myself to lay down my roots somewhere else. Sometimes I wonder if my roots ever really have time to grow. I may love my life, but this part of it, this part of it is … Continue reading →

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Bountiful – Suva, Fiji – [12/06/2017]

Posted on December 9, 2017 by GypsyShaughnessy

Every once in a while, I get drawn to a place with absolutely no idea what it is that’s drawn me there. Today, we were in Suva, which is the capital of Fiji, or at least one of the largest … Continue reading →

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Unstrung – At Sea – [12/08/2017]

Posted on December 8, 2017 by GypsyShaughnessy

Long long overdue progress report Well, my fingers still go a little bit numb after practicing, but even though I was a particularly naughty girl and didn’t pick up Strange for at least three weeks (yipes! I had to apologize … Continue reading →

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Concerning Hobbits – Tauranga, New Zealand – [11/30/2017]

Posted on November 30, 2017 by GypsyShaughnessy

It’s a dangerous business Frodo, going out your front door. You step onto the road, and if you don’t keep your feet, there’s no telling where you may end up Some places, it’s never a question if you’re going back… … Continue reading →

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Traditionally Speaking – At Sea – [11/29/2017]

Posted on November 28, 2017 by GypsyShaughnessy

With the holiday season coming upon us so quickly I find myself thinking a lot about tradition these days. What makes a tradition, where do they come from, and deep down, what purpose do they serve when you realize that … Continue reading →

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