I'm a fan of second-hand books. I frequent Goodwill to purchase used books for myself and for friends. Yesterday there was a 50% off sale at one of the Goodwills...so I went and filled up. There's even a Goodwill Bookstore - all books! There's something really special about second-hand books. Firstly, I love the term… Continue reading Inside Second-Hand Books – Always Leave a Gift
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Holiday Time
I have no idea what day of the week it is. I know the number, 26, but I don't know what day it is because my body has lost all feelings in this regard. You too? It's sooo bizarre! I mean, if I feel any day in my body it's Saturday. One loooong Saturday. I… Continue reading Holiday Time
Poem 357 – A Love Poem
A Love Poem I wrapped up love in letters, connected into words I could hear in my head as I wrote, the sing-song of greetings on a paper wishwind, the Santa stickers, the address label, the Buffy Sainte-Marie stamp. I wrapped up love in ink-girdled joy, magical & traveling to arrive at your door, to… Continue reading Poem 357 – A Love Poem
‘Tis the Season!
I'm feeling the yuletide spirit, friends! Are you as well? I've put a fancy word tree up at Gertrude's Writing Room. Workshops and classes continue to happen. Overall, I'm feeling pretty darn good. Last evening I finished reading a beautiful book by Kyo Maclear called 'The Letter Opener'. Maclear is one of my favourite writers!… Continue reading ‘Tis the Season!
VANESSA SHIELDS 