Category Archives: Below the waterline

New Growth – Victoria, BC – [09/06/2020]

Posted on September 6, 2020 by GypsyShaughnessy

I have never cultivated the art of having a green thumb. One of the many many areas where I didn’t follow in my parents’ footsteps (mostly because all the times they wanted to teach me about gardening, I was more … Continue reading →

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This is….? – [08/31/2020]

Posted on August 31, 2020 by GypsyShaughnessy

Everything here is harsh and bright and violent ~ Buffy or So you’ll kill them, and then someone else will kill you […] and so on and so on until everyone is bathed in blood and no one even remembers … Continue reading →

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

Posted on August 10, 2020 by GypsyShaughnessy

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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My Old Girl – [07/15/2020]

Posted on July 15, 2020 by GypsyShaughnessy

And why do they always say Don’t look back? […] Don’t hold on to the past Well that’s too much to ask 9 years ago I walked shaking up the gangway of the flagship, excited and terrified all at once. … Continue reading →

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The Length of the Race – [07/05/2020]

Posted on July 5, 2020 by GypsyShaughnessy

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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Posted on July 1, 2020 by GypsyShaughnessy

This is not exactly an entry, it is more of a reminder…to myself…to others. To almost everyone who knows me, and some who think they do but don’t actually. Read this entry. It’s still true. Thank you.

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‘Round the Old Oak Tree – Toronto, Canada – [05/10/2020]

Posted on May 10, 2020 by GypsyShaughnessy

I’m coming home, I’ve done my time Now I’ve got to know what is an isn’t mine If you received my letter telling you I’d soon be free Then you’ll know just what to do… It has been…a long…long road. … Continue reading →

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“Inside” – Day…46? – At Anchor – [05/02/2020]

Posted on May 2, 2020 by GypsyShaughnessy

I had started to get used to the place. Breakfast at 8, classes at 2, therapy at 4, and asleep by 10. Inside life was simple ~ Secretary I’m aware that I have opened another entry with that same quote … Continue reading →

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Where Are We To Go…Where Are We Ever To Go? – Day…? At Anchor – [04/27/2020]

Posted on April 27, 2020 by GypsyShaughnessy

No more questions, No more tests Comes the day you say “what for?” Please…no more.. [….] Running away, go to it Where did you have in mind? Have to take care, unless there’s a where You’ll only be wandering blind … Continue reading →

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Captured Moments – News from Aboard – [04/20/20]

Posted on April 22, 2020 by GypsyShaughnessy

Amras and I have been working on what turned out to be a very big project during our time here. I’ve mentioned it a couple of times; now I have a proper update on it’s status. It’s finished!!! When we … Continue reading →

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