Category Archives: Below the waterline

Solidarity – News from Abroad, Day 31 at Anchor – [04/20/20]

So much went on today that I have to do separate entries for all of it. First, Amras and I officially finished a massive project we’ve been working on – more on that later- but second… There are things that … Continue reading

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Into the Unknown! – News from Abroad, Day 31 at Anchor – [04/20/2020]

Finally, I am in a position to give a proper update! Now mind, I’m not sure if all of you will consider this a positive update (I’m a little nervous about it myself) but it is information. So…here goes. As … Continue reading

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In the Spirit of Clarification – News from Aboard, Day 26 at anchor – [04/17/2020]

As many of you likely already know, a fellow gypsy recently made the choice to go to the press a few days ago voicing his concerns about our ongoing situation. The story is – not unexpectedly – spreading like wildfire … Continue reading

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Mild Updates, Mild Vents – News from Aboard, Day 22 At Anchor – [04/13/2020]

Once again I have little in the way of an update. The only real news I have is that Amras and I – along with all of our colleagues – have been moved to more comfortable quarters rather than being … Continue reading

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Don’t Know Where, Don’t Know When – News From Aboard, Layup Day 17 – [04/06/2020]

We’ll meet again, don’t know where don’t know when But I know we’ll meet again some sunny day Keep smiling through just like you always do Till the blue skies chase the dark clouds far away.. Don’t know where, don’t … Continue reading

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Once Upon A Time There Was A Tavern – News from Aboard – [04/04/2020]

Those were the days my friend We thought they’d never end We’d sing and dance forever and a day We’d live the life we choose We’d fight and never lose For we were young and sure to have our way … Continue reading

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Non-updating Updates – News from Aboard – “Parking Lot” Day 10 – [04/01/2020]

The pessimist complains about the wind The optimist expects it to change The realist adjusts the sails ~ William Arthur Ward It’s been a while since I did an actual proper update. But that’s because the truth is there hasn’t … Continue reading

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Gypsies Don’t Do Well Inside Stone Walls – [03/30/2020]

Note: The below is a bit…well, it’s a bit of a downer. And I’m sorry for that. That’s why I spun it out in short story form. It *has* been exaggerated as a result. We really are all safe, we’re … Continue reading

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Stardate #03252020 – News from Aboard – [03/25/2020]

Once again there were hundreds of people around her. But [she] was alone… ~ Pick Me Up At Peggy’s Cove Strange does not begin to explain the atmosphere on the ship while we’re stuck out here. It really doesn’t. It … Continue reading

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Finding the “New Normal” – News from Aboard – Cruise Ship Parking Lot, Day 3 – [03/23/2020]

I got out of the institution on the day of my sister’s wedding. 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 ~ … Continue reading

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