Author Archives: GypsyShaughnessy

Literary Punishment – Juneau, Alaska – [08/12/2015]

Of all the fantasy authors out there, CS Lewis still strikes me as the cruelest. Not necessarily to his readers, but to his characters. I am sure that there are those who would argue that someone like GRR Martin would … Continue reading

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Ice Cream – Skagway, Alaska – [08/13/2015]

What a day to be together And what a sky of blue And what a day for holding hands and Bein’ with you Or Now my heart hears music Such a simple song Sing it again the notes never end … Continue reading

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Snookered II – Haines, Alaska – [08/05/2015]

Right now, he’s probably behind her, Balancing a pool cue Teachin’ her how to shoot a combo… Pool in Haines has become a tradition – what has also become traditional is that I usually lose. There have been games where … Continue reading

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Chinese Whispers – Glacier Bay, Alaska – [08/04/2015]

If there’s one thing I wish I wasn’t prone to, it’s laryngitis. My voice can sing until the end of time, but if I’m on a contract where I talk too much and there is even the slightest little hint … Continue reading

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Along the Way – Glacier Bay – [07/31/2015]

I have been a rover  I have walked alone Hiked a hundred highways Never found a home Still in all I’m happy The reason is you see once in a while, along the way Life’s been good to me.. I … Continue reading

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Hey Bartender – At Sea – [07/28/2015]

And as cliché as it may sound I’d like to raise another round And if your bottle’s empty help yourself to mine Thank you for your time And here’s to life! In the middle of my busiest morning so far … Continue reading

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Wonder as I Wander – Ketchikan, Alaska – [07/24/2015]

Sometimes I can’t help but wonder what it would be like to live out here, in Alaska I mean, not on the ship. It’s an oddly tempting prospect sometimes; to be so far away from everything and surrounded by so … Continue reading

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State Fair – Haines, Alaska – [07/22/2015]

Haines is a quiet little place, but I’ve found over the last few weeks that I really like the feel of it – it’s the kind of place where, if you were born here, everyone knows you – everyone comes … Continue reading

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On Ice – Glacier Bay – [07/21/2015]

I have personally always thought people who take part in the ‘polar bear plunge’ are insane; I did a similar thing in high school – wherein you run into the Pacific in the early spring and then just as swiftly … Continue reading

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Tangled – Seward, Alaska – [07/19/2015]

My mother told me once that I was very good with knots. I can untangle an embroidery thread without a snag and carefully pick the tangles out of a fine golden chain without snapping any of the teeny tiny links … Continue reading

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