I had to (wanted to) write a short review/commentary on a friend's poetry book. This is what happened in my head when I knew it was time to get to writing it. ME I have to write that review, you guys. VOICE 1 Not now. You have to do the dishes, change the laundry, sweep… Continue reading Oh, the Voices.
Category: Writing Life
It’s Different
My schedule. My actions. The voices in my head. I'm feeling different inside. I feel in my heart and soul that 2018 is a year of self-changing transition. It's in the air, too, because I'm not the only one who is talking about taking this year to radically change something(s) in her life. I haven't purchased… Continue reading It’s Different
My Fortieth Year and A Dream Inventory
FORTY IS HOT & COOKIN' WITH DREAMS. I'm in my fortieth year of life, and although I always told myself to not make a big deal about this when it came, I can't stop myself from thinking about it at least once a day. It's like knowing there's chocolate in the house, and no matter… Continue reading My Fortieth Year and A Dream Inventory
Into Week Two
Yesterday I was nervous for no reason. Or, wait, I was nervous because I didn't have anything to be nervous about. Does that ever happen to you? So my 'work on my own stuff' promise to myself for 2018 is going well enough. But it feels really, really weird. Like, I have a list of things… Continue reading Into Week Two
VANESSA SHIELDS 