Author Archives: GypsyShaughnessy

Flashes in the Dark – At Sea – [10/05/2013]

When BANG FLASH the lighting crashed And well that’s another story never mind… Weather like this at home I’d be sitting in a darkened house with my nose pressed to the glass, watching the waves crash over the fencing across … Continue reading

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The Soul Of History – Florence, Italy – [10/02/2013]

In every age mankind attempts to fabricate great works at once magnificent and impossible. In deserts sands from mountains of stone a pyramid, from flying buttresses alone a wall of light. A chapel ceiling screaming one man’s ecstasy[…] miracles them … Continue reading

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Recharge – Naples, Italy – [09/30/2013]

I often forget just what a powerful force exhaustion can be. As a performer, I’m quite used to pushing my body to the limit – but sometimes I forget that it has a limit. And much as it chagrins me … Continue reading

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Sea Daze – At Sea – [09/29/2013]

You’re still in bed at ten and work began at 8…you [skipped] your breakfast so far things are going great! As I told Amras and the rest of the ‘Cats last night, the Kitten is tired. Especially when her alarm … Continue reading

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Put Your Faith In Books – At Sea – [09/29/2013]

Picture a little girl in glasses and braids A little starched dress, at the end of the corridor She’s holding to the wall, waiting for the bell to ring Praying for the day to end Forcing herself to go back … Continue reading

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Misplaced – At Sea – [09/25/2013]

The Grand Pacific Voyage on the flagship officially started day before yesterday. My baby is sailing without me, in the competent hands of someone else, whom I am willing myself to trust (which is surprisingly difficult as I find I’m … Continue reading

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A Sea Of Smiles – Venice, Italy – [09/25/2013]

So the last Venetian Ball of the season has come and gone. Photos were snapped, compliments given and champagne flowed. The night still pales in comparison to the Grand Balls that I’ve become used to over the seasons, but it … Continue reading

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Discarded Masks – Venice, Italy – [09/25/2013]

Venice lies out around us like a high class lady under a satin sheet of fog. This is our last time seeing her this season, and my last time for I don’t know how long since I’m not going to … Continue reading

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Shifting Gears – Venice, Italy – [09/24/2013]

So here we go. Shadow swung by the desk this morning to finish the last of her paperwork and say goodbye, and as of now is probably on her way through airport security for her flight back to the states; … Continue reading

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Footloose – Agostoli, Greece – [09/22/2013]

It’s hard to believe how quickly this contract is going. Probably because I don’t want it to go quickly. Despite its ups and downs, this is one of those summer ships that I would love to last for a lot … Continue reading

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