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The Inbetween – Victoria – [08/30/2016]
Why am I here? What is it that I am seeking? I knew a moment ago, but I have forgotten ~ The Last Unicorn The week at either end is the strangest, always. The last week of contract and the … Continue reading
Prepare for Lift-off – Victoria – [08/28/2016]
There comes a time in every ship-girl’s vacation when the inevitable shadow falls over the metaphorical sun…there, suddenly in the middle of a bright beautiful august day…is the monster descending on your world. Come on, your suitcase says, you have … Continue reading
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Late Night Musings – Victoria – [08/24/2016]
I should be packing, considering that I leave in under a week; I should really be packing, and reviewing my notes – because at this point I have very little idea what I’m supposed to be teaching (not to mention … Continue reading
Crossroads – Victoria – [08/20/2016]
Horizon rising up to meet the purple dawn Dust demon screamin’ Bring an eagle to lead me on For in my heart I carry such a heavy load Here I am, on man’s road ~ The Last Unicorn or You … Continue reading
Everybody’s Got a Story – [08/15/2016]
Now who can read the mind Of the redhead girl next door Or the taxi driver that just dropped you off Or the classmate that you ignore Don’t assume everything ‘cause the surface is what you see 7 years ago … Continue reading
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Lost and Found – Victoria – [07/08/2016]
I’m wide awake Not losing any sleep Picked up every piece And landed on my feet I’m wide awake Need nothing to complete myself, no ~ Katy Perry Sometimes it takes getting lost to be found. Sometimes it takes having … Continue reading
Satisfying and Delicious – Victoria – [07/30/2016]
I so dearly miss baking when I’m on the ship. We’re not allowed so much as a hot plate, and the show kitchen is strictly off limits unless you’re the Hostess. So, no baking therapy for me. Once I get … Continue reading
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The Great American Roadtrip: Day 10 – Indianapolis – “Lay Your Weary Head to Rest” – [07/22/2016]
I like to see the sun come up so radiant and pearly I’d like to see it every day But the DAMN THING COMES TOO EARLY! I have decided that hell is possibly a 4am flight. Mornings and I simply … Continue reading
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The Great American Road Trip: Day 6 – “Things Were Very Historical” – Washington, DC – [07/18/3016]
Dinosaurs and butterflies and ruby slippers! Oh my! The thing about visiting the Smithsonian is to figure out where the heck to start. Having done Air and Space and the National Art Gallery yesterday, we had a plan to do … Continue reading
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The Great American Road Trip: Day 6 – “Listen Children to a Story” – Washington, DC – [07/17/2016]
There are some places in the world that simply have significance, no matter who you are or where you’re from. As I am writing this, scrawling it really in my battered travel notebook that seldom leaves my carry-bag, my back … Continue reading