I spent about 7.5 minutes on Instagram before I wrote this poem. I wish I could be like Austin Kleon who seems to have figured out his place in the etherwebs, and continues to thrive as 'himself'. I don't know. I got another major rejection on Friday. This one is taking it's sweet old time… Continue reading POEM A DAY – April 19
Tag: Health
(No)Tivation – On Mustering
Where has my motivation gone? It's silly, really. I've always been a highly-motivated human. I think I was born motivated - to grow, to learn, to do, do, do. And to do with passion, integrity and...gusto. Then...it was just GONE. I know that ageing is playing a major role. One of the symptoms of peri-menopause… Continue reading (No)Tivation – On Mustering
U(lcerative) C(olitis) Me?
*Please note: This blog post will talk about uclerative colitis, a gastrointestinal disease I have. I will be talking graphically about the disease and will include information about my bowel movements (not said so medically!). So, if this kind of thing grosses you out, you may not want to read this. Thanks. (For you CLM.)*… Continue reading U(lcerative) C(olitis) Me?
VANESSA SHIELDS 