Mammogram has two Ms

August 19, 2015 Vanessa Shields1 Comment

A good way to remember how to spell mammogram is tell yourself that it has two Ms like you have two boobs. Knockers. Jugs. Melons. Sacs. Tits. Titties. Fun Bags. Okay. There are lots of words we use to name our breasts. What matters here is that we take good care of them. One way… Continue reading Mammogram has two Ms

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Summer Vacation Soliloquy

June 29, 2015 Vanessa ShieldsLeave a comment

SUMMER VACATION HAS OFFICIALLY BEGUN! Thursday, June 25, 2015 at 2:35pm was the official start of our family's summer vacation. A bunch of us, parents and kids, hung around in the school yard after the bell rang to talk summer vacation plans and say farewell until September. I had a giddiness in my tummy that's… Continue reading Summer Vacation Soliloquy

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In Many Words Or Less – An Interview!

June 24, 2015November 17, 2015 Vanessa Shields4 Comments

Hi friends! I'm over at poet Priscilla's blog, In Many Words or Less! She sent me some wonderful, thought-provoking questions to answer about my writing life. I was happy to oblige her and take some time to roll around in her questions and offer responses. (I only found one typo...there/their/they're -good grief! Proof that everyone… Continue reading In Many Words Or Less – An Interview!

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Interview on The Nancy Duffy Show! with Eff Bombs and Tears and Laughter!

June 3, 2015 Vanessa Shields1 Comment

Well, local goddess and show host Nancy Duffy invited me to her abode for an interview. Little did she know, we'd be laughing and crying...er, well, I would be. And dropping eff bombs too, but in the best of ways. Just listen up and listen in. Then share, okay? Thank you Nancy! I had a… Continue reading Interview on The Nancy Duffy Show! with Eff Bombs and Tears and Laughter!