Category Archives: Sadie

La-La How the Life Goes On – Victoria, BC – [08/24/2020]

Ob-la-dee-ob-la-da Life goes on… La la how the life goes on Let’s see, what is new in the world of Shaughnessy. Not much I’m afraid. I’ve gone from world traveler to homebody, with a normal 9-5 life like so many … Continue reading

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Life is Made of Moments – Victoria, BC – [10/08/2020]

Just a moment One peculiar passing moment Must it all be either “less or more” either “plain or grand” Is it always or? Is it never and? That’s what woods are for For those moments in the woods It’s difficult … Continue reading

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The Length of the Race – [07/05/2020]

Don’t waste your time on jealousy sometimes you’re ahead Sometimes you’re behind The race is long…and in the end? It’s only with yourself. Whatever you do, don’t congratulate yourself too much, or berate yourself either. Your choices are half chance. … Continue reading

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Wheeled Freedom and Healing Shadows – Victoria, BC – [07/01/2020]

Get on your bikes and ride!! ~ Queen At least two years ago – I can’t remember the exact date – Amras and I were on a bike-pulled tuktuk ride somewhere in South America (yes I know..), and I turned … Continue reading

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Old vrs New – Manta, Ecuador – [01/13/2020]

She’s sparkling clean this new-born ship But one old thing is clear The orders they propose above We execute down here We’ll watch from here as up above they catch a whiff of glory This wonderous ship may be brand … Continue reading

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The Next Chapter – Victoria Bc – [12/31/2019]

What a difference a lowly year can make. As I look back on the rollercoaster that has been 2019 – I have to admit it has been mostly ups. It’s also been laced with its fair share of sorrow and … Continue reading

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Just As Long As We Have We – Victoria, BC – 12/25/2019]

It came without ribbons It came without tags It came without packages, boxes or bags Welcome Christmas while we stand heart to heart And hand in hand Christmas Day will always be Just as long as we have we… And … Continue reading

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Changing and Rearranging – Victoria, BC – [12/23/2019]

My world is changing and rearranging Does that mean Christmas changes too? ~ How the Grinch Stole Christmas I am a big big Christmas person. I always have been. Christmas, to me, is not about the gifts (though who doesn’t … Continue reading

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Always A Band – Victoria, BC – [12/22/2019]

“That’s why I wanted you in the band, so you’d stop mopin’ around and feelin’ sorry for yourself” “What band?” “I always think there’s a band, kid” ~ The Music Man As some of you know few years ago my … Continue reading

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Whirlwind West Coast – Seattle, Washington – [02/18-20/2019]

What do you do when you are faced with having to do something that is absolutely necessary, and potentially…really kind of a pain? You find some way to make it fun. You may have picked up that there is a … Continue reading

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