I'm being called to the water...Water Street, giant boats hugging the land's edge...I'll venture closer after lunch...for now, here is more of what I'm seeing. There is ocean wind and island belonging in the deepness of the wrinkles on their faces... From my poem 'Older Men In St. John's'
Author: Vanessa Shields
Writer. Mother. Lover.
Photo Essay – St. John’s, Newfoundland – Day 1
To say it is beautiful here, in words, is not enough. I've taken photos over the last two days of what I'm seeing so you can see it too. As I walk these hilly streets, and my calves speak to me in shin splints, my heart is whole and revived, and I feel peaceful among… Continue reading Photo Essay – St. John’s, Newfoundland – Day 1
OH -EM-GEE-AN GHOMESHI! The final throws!
After over three months of consistent (harassment) self-promotional Tweeting and emailing with the 'Q' team and Mr. Ghomeshi himself, I received an official 'you-will-not-be-on-the-show-at-this-time' email. Here's the history of my mission to be on 'Q' with Jian Ghomeshi. And here's an update once the mission began. And still here's the info about the package I… Continue reading OH -EM-GEE-AN GHOMESHI! The final throws!
VANESSA SHIELDS 