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Tag: Julia Roberts

On Writing

POEM A DAY – January 24

January 24, 2026 Vanessa ShieldsLeave a comment

I can't be the only one who has award acceptance speeches pretty much read to go! This one will not be the last...! My Oscar Acceptance Speech for Best Original Screenplay Oh my goddess! Oh my..I can’t breathe. Where’s the bathroom? I’m gonna…no don’t say that out loud Vanessa. Oh my Tom Cruise! Please, please… Continue reading POEM A DAY – January 24

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At the Library with Julia Roberts

January 6, 2020January 6, 2020 Vanessa ShieldsLeave a comment

This morning after I woke up but realized I didn't have to actually get up yet, I fell back asleep and dreamt that Julia Roberts and I were best friends. We met at a library and started talking about books. Through our love of words and storytelling, we became fast friends. The dream consisted of… Continue reading At the Library with Julia Roberts

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What are you watching?

January 21, 2019January 21, 2019 Vanessa ShieldsLeave a comment

Hey, y'all. I've got a cold. (Sniffle.) I took a nighttime cold & sinus pill...it helped a little. Gave me the giggles about twenty minutes after I took it. Sheesh. Anyhooo...wanted to check in before I check out and fall into La-La-land (not the movie...although a dream starring Ryan Gosling sounds kinda nice). This past… Continue reading What are you watching?

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