Category Archives: Reflections

Farewell Ladies – [06/18/2015]

Posted on July 1, 2015 by GypsyShaughnessy

I felt it as I approached her. If we’d been at a bar, she would have turned her back on me in an elegant sulk. As it was the crisp salt air ruffled my hair as I looked up at … Continue reading →

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Enjoy the Ride – Ketchikan, Alaska – [06/26/2015]

Posted on July 1, 2015 by GypsyShaughnessy

Life should not be a calm and quiet journey from birth to grave. Life should be a rollercoaster that slides into the end – martini in one hand, chocolate in the other screaming “MAN! What a ride!” Sitting in the … Continue reading →

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Of Faded Edges – Glacier Bay, Alaska – [06/20/2015]

Posted on June 19, 2015 by GypsyShaughnessy

What seems a very long time ago now, I had a Sister. Not by blood, I’m an only child by blood, but a Sister by something somehow stronger than blood. Friendships – even strong friendships – are odd things, and … Continue reading →

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Goodbye to Yesterday – Victoria – [05/23/2015]

Posted on May 24, 2015 by GypsyShaughnessy

This used to be my playground This used to be our pride and joy This used to be the place we ran to… I have often said in complete seriousness that my high school graduating class was by far the … Continue reading →

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Beyond the Black – Victoria, BC – [05/22/2015]

Posted on May 23, 2015 by GypsyShaughnessy

Whenever I don my uniform for my shore-side job (which, being as how I conduct ghost tours, consists of head to toe black), I am presented with the continuing tendancy of human kind to snap-judge based on appearance. People who … Continue reading →

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Goodbye Ol’ Girl – Fort Lauderdale – [04/30/2015]

Posted on April 30, 2015 by GypsyShaughnessy

Leaving a ship is always…bittersweet. You’re exceptionally glad, so very glad, to be going home, you long for home – for the ground not moving under your feet, for the sheer soothing quiet of the night without the rattle of … Continue reading →

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Milestones in Flight – At Sea – [04/20/2015]

Posted on April 30, 2015 by GypsyShaughnessy

Where does the time go? Behind us or in front, it all depends on which way we are looking ~ Poledra [David Eddings, Polgara the Sorceress] This morning I stood and had my picture taken with the Captain in recognition … Continue reading →

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The Place of a Horn – At Sea – [04/17/2015]

Posted on April 18, 2015 by GypsyShaughnessy

“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 I do not remember a time when music was … Continue reading →

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Once A Year…. – Ephesus, Turkey – [04/08/2015]

Posted on April 8, 2015 by GypsyShaughnessy

I do not do well with parties. This is a known fact about me. Actually, I correct myself, I have gotten to the point where I am comfortable enough with large parties (they are surprisingly easy to hide in) , … Continue reading →

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As Thyself – Ashdod, Israel – [04/05/2015]

Posted on April 6, 2015 by GypsyShaughnessy

The words we sing are different But the tune’s not far away So stand with us Join hand in hand, And raise a sacred call We sing of glory risen We sing of joy arisen We sing that love is … Continue reading →

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