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Crew Laundry
“Aggggghhhhhh!” The vehement scream rose from the head and pierced the earlobes of the unsuspecting crew sat placidly above, sipping tea in the cockpit. It was the second time in a week that the Captain Read more…
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Did somebody say “Adventure?”
Adventure /ədˈvɛntʃə/ noun an unusual and exciting or daring experience. “her recent adventures in Italy” verb engage in daring or risky activity. “they had adventured into the forest” I was kind of feeling that I Read more…
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Without a Crutch
If you’ve ever met me or read this blog (not that anybody actually reads this blog) you’ll know that I am a hopeful homeless vagabond gypsy with no shoes or sense of direction. I own Read more…
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Adventures on Three Legs
I cycled across Europe. I swam across rivers and seas. I ran up and down mountains. I was fit. I was healthy. I was laying flat on my back in the hospital where they wanted Read more…
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Love your Life.
“What are you doing in October?” I wasn’t sure. I’m never sure. But I’m always open for suggestions, inspiration, and adventure. As I sat peddling my newest [t]rusty steed (a 27+ year old Parkpre mountain Read more…
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Eyes Wide Open
“You can’t depend on your eyes when your imagination is out of focus.” – Mark Twain I took a deep breath, poked my finger in my eye, blinked, and held my breathe. The world as Read more…
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A Day in the Life of a Gypsy
“You’re a gypsy?? So, what’s your average day?” Someone just asked me for the second time in as many days. I thought long and hard. “Well,” I replied, “it starts with waking up.” And because Read more…
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Walking on Water
I’ve spent most of this year walking on water. Literally. And figuratively too. Most days have seen the impossible happen. A journey of trust, hope, faith, what most call “stupidity”. The few weeks of sailing Read more…
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Europe Bound
I perched on the bow watching Bermuda and the determination of my fate draw closer. The blues shifted from dark purple and bright ocean navies into the array of turquoises that are inexplicably unique to Read more…
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And then they said NO!!
The Americans said “No!” They didn’t want me. I’d spent most of the money I had left in the world on a visa* and without giving a reason, my application was denied. (No, they did Read more…