Category Archives: Reflections

“Mr Ismay..I believe you have your headlines” – Cartagena, Columbia – [04/14/2019]

Posted on April 14, 2019 by GypsyShaughnessy

Who called for speed and to break every record Who had to keep all the millionaires happy? How dare you Smith I will not stand here indicted Who ignored warnings of ice bergs when sighted? WHO SIR refused to extend … Continue reading →

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Lollipops & Roses – At Sea – [04/12/2019]

Posted on April 12, 2019 by GypsyShaughnessy

It occurs to me that I really should clarify something – to the few readers that I have left (there aren’t many of you, but that’s okay with me, one day I *may* open the blog back up to the … Continue reading →

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Interlude II – At Sea – [04/04/2019]

Posted on April 4, 2019 by GypsyShaughnessy

And just like that you’re off again. I’ll be brutally honest here – I didn’t want to take this contract. It’s only a month long, but losing this particular month this close the wedding? This close to everything else that … Continue reading →

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Any Turning…. – Victoria, BC – [03/24/2019]

Posted on March 24, 2019 by GypsyShaughnessy

They say they built the train tracks over the Alps, between Vienna and Venice, before there was a train that could make the trip. They built it anyway. They knew one day the train would come. Any arbitrary turning along … Continue reading →

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We’ll Make It I Swear – Victoria – [02/23/2019]

Posted on February 23, 2019 by GypsyShaughnessy

Tommy used to work on the docks The union’s been on strike, he’s down on his luck It’s tough, so tough Gina works the diner all day Working for her man, she brings home her pay For love, for love … Continue reading →

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Blanketed – Victoria – [02/13/2019]

Posted on February 13, 2019 by GypsyShaughnessy

It has snowed the last few days in my hometown. This is very unusual for us, as we normally get a small Christmas card dusting in March and that’s it. But this was a genuine snowfall that lasted for three … Continue reading →

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Hey, Write Your Own Story – 12/31/2018

Posted on December 31, 2018 by GypsyShaughnessy

Time is an illusion, lunchtime doubly’ so ~ Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy So here we go again…time does indeed fly when you’re having fun. Tomorrow morning is the start of a 365 page book…make your story a good one. … Continue reading →

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Spongey – San Juan, Puerto Rico – [12/31/2018]

Posted on December 31, 2018 by GypsyShaughnessy

Have you ever wondered? Well I have, about how when I say, say red; for example there’s no way of knowing if “red” means the same thing in your head as red means in my head when someone says “red” … Continue reading →

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It Came Just the Same – Grand Cayman – [12/25/2018]

Posted on December 25, 2018 by GypsyShaughnessy

I feel you Christmas. I know I found you. You never fade away. The joy of Christmas, stays here inside us, fills each and every heart with love. ~ Where Are You Christmas And in the end, it all comes … Continue reading →

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It’s Silly But…. – At Sea – [12/24/2018]

Posted on December 24, 2018 by GypsyShaughnessy

If you cannot accept anything on faith, then you are doomed to a life dominated by doubt. ~ Miracle on 34th Street You have to believe in things that aren’t real. Otherwise how else can they become? ~ The Hogfather … Continue reading →

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