Category Archives: Summer Contracts

Sun Warmed Pages – Lahaina, Hawaii – [03/31/2017]

I am starting to read again. I haven’t been you see; I have dozens of books in my cabin but I haven’t actually finished one this contract. That’s not like me, and I’m not really pleased about it. I fear … Continue reading

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Age of the Geek – San Diego – [03/24/2017]

Let’s see, the downside of today? I spent most of it in a dentist’s chair, which is far from my favourite place to be. But alas, when one has a chipped filling, one really doesn’t have any choice but to … Continue reading

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Colour Bomb – Manzanillo, Mexico – [03/21/2017]

Mexico and I have an interesting relationship; even after a few years of coming here, I still don’t necessarily feel comfortable, here. Perhaps it’s something as simple as the fact that I don’t speak the language (which is totally my … Continue reading

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Kiss the Fish – At Sea – [03/14/2017]

I have been rather deeply entrenched in my cave these days; little will draw me out. But despite being hidden away, the call of Neptune’s  mighty trumpets will still call me forth to do my duty as a shellback. And … Continue reading

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Viva Mexico – Huatulco, Mexico – [02/26/2017]

I am forever a creature of habit. Whenever I come to Huatulco, I come to the same place; I sit at the same table, in the same pink chair. I don’t think it’s necessarily on purpose; my feet just take … Continue reading

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Adjustment Periods – At Sea – [02/20/2017]

Joining a new ship is always slightly exhausting. Joining a ship part way through a very long cruise (in this case, 45 days or so) is a whole different other kind of challenge. My lovely day in Honolulu prepared me … Continue reading

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Ice Cream, Day Dream – Seattle, Washington – [09/18/2016]

Blue skies, sunshine What a day to take a walk in the park Ice cream, day dream Till the sky becomes a blanket of stars What a day for pickin’ daisies And lots of red balloons ~ Spanky and Our … Continue reading

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“Be Home In Time For Supper” – St. Lucia, Castries – [02/26/2016]

This is the future! You can either fight it, or you can rock out to it! ~ Hairspray Sometimes, you simply need to get away, away from the drama and the drills (this morning’s ran nearly a full hour and … Continue reading

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Backstage Jitters – Recife, Brazil – [01/29/2016]

Since I was just only “yay-high to a ballet barre” I’ve gotten stage fright. Horrific, crippling stage fright. I know I’m talented, though it took me a long time to realize that I do know it. But…getting up there? Getting … Continue reading

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Still Pulling Teeth – Devil’s Island – [01/24/2016]

There are times when running the “Sing with the Band” night is an exceptionally smooth ride; after all Amras and I have this event down to a routine, we know how to run it and we know – usually – … Continue reading

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