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Chocolate Cake

March 23, 2020 Vanessa ShieldsLeave a comment

Well, we made it to three o'clock and our first day of the Shields Family School is complete. As you can see, the kids have vanished. I'm still writing away. It's been a good day. Yes, I got dressed, put on a real bra, brushed my teeth first-thing, and put on actual clothes. (Though I… Continue reading Chocolate Cake

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Tomorrow

March 22, 2020 Vanessa Shields1 Comment

Tomorrow I will get dressed. I will brush my teeth first thing in the morning...not sometime after dinner when I run my tongue over my teeth and they feel covered in wool sweaters. I just made 'x' marks on two March calendars to show how many days have past. Never has a month felt so… Continue reading Tomorrow

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The Blind Man Loves Anais

March 22, 2020 Vanessa Shields1 Comment

The Blind Man Loves Anais By Vanessa Shields   Dessa is green apple: crispy bitter sweet Charlie is brown bark: rough soily natural Anais is blue water: wide flowing changing   He is in love with Anais having caressed her skin  with the eyes of his fingers (that she so generously offered without hesitation) skin… Continue reading The Blind Man Loves Anais

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