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Humber Summer Workshop Reflections: One Year Later

July 9, 2019 Vanessa ShieldsLeave a comment

  This heart. I sketched this heart while I was sitting in a session nearing the end of the Humber School for Writers Summer Workshop almost to the day - one year ago. My heart is full thinking of the tremendous week I experienced. Still - one year later - my heart is full. I… Continue reading Humber Summer Workshop Reflections: One Year Later

Tears for Fears and More
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Tears for Fears and More

February 9, 2018 Vanessa ShieldsLeave a comment

This time of year is hard for me. I'm tired - but not regular tired - shall I call it Winter-tired? My bones don't want to work with my muscles to do anything. My brain is a mess. My heart is heavy. As beautiful as this seemingly continuously falling snow is...my eyes see it but… Continue reading Tears for Fears and More

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