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Category Archives: Reflections
I Remember – Glacier Bay – [06/06/2012]
Everyone said “what a soprano” She should be singing on the stage at the Met Everyone said “what a soprano” Why do I remember what I want to forget? Everyone said, this girl’s gonna make it Born to the stage, … Continue reading
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The Call Still Sounds – Ketchikan – [05/31/2012]
Days like this, sprinkled with light Alaska rain and drenched in unexpected sunlight (and trust me, sunlight in Alaska is a rare thing indeed), with the taste of chocolate rich on your tongue and the confidence brought on by a … Continue reading
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Parting of the Ways – At Sea – [05/27/2012]
You were my strength when I was weak You were my voice when I couldn’t speak I lost my will you gave it back to me You saw the best there was in me… What feels like a long time … Continue reading
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All Ashore who are Going Ashore – Vancouver – [05/26/2012]
The key to overcoming buyer’s remorse is to take your time, take one room and make it your own….introduce yourself to the house This is also what it feels like walking onto a new ship. This was someone else’s home, … Continue reading
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525,600 Minutes… – At Sea – [04/27/2012
Where does the time go? Behind us, or in front…it all depends on which way we are looking – Belgarath the Sorcerer In the shuffle of departure it occurred to me only this morning that the day before yesterday marked … Continue reading
From the bottom of our hearts – Transatlantic Day 6 – [04/27/2012]
“That night the halls were alive with the sound of footsteps as frantic messengers ran from room to room. The messengers all bore the same words “promise me you’ll keep in touch!” and they all did promise…and those promises would … Continue reading
Letting Go – TransAtlantic Day 4 – [04/24/2012]
Those we love, never really leave us… I have always believed that, long before I ‘heard’ Prof Dumbledore utter the words as I scanned them on the page. The people we love do not leave us, one way or another … Continue reading
Silence on Deck – Transatlantic Day 1 – [04/21/2012]
No moon, no wind nothing to spy things by Stillness, darkness, no line where sea meets sky I very rarely go out on deck when we’re at sea, especially at night, especially on the crossing. But a lot of things … Continue reading
Late Night Musing – At Sea – [04/19/2012]
8 days. 7 of them are going to be at sea. The crossing looms ahead of us like some giant wall that we must scale or burrow under, but one way or another we must face. Understand that this is … Continue reading
Lessons – Cadiz, Spain – [04/19/2012]
“People are like locks, they’re really complicated and frustrating but you can’t force them. You have to take time and be fiddly – you learn to be patient and just wait until you hear the…”click”” – Leverage Working on ships … Continue reading