Two Nights in Ottawa 1.I went alone to an old film theatre.It was on a slight hill, marquis shininglike a goddess. I can’t remember whatfilm I watched, but I remember feelingthe post-movie joyful bloat in my belly:popcorn, soda, sugar zinging in waves,the knowing of loving art deeply. I hadto walk back to my sister’s apartment.I… Continue reading POEM A DAY – February 18
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POEM A DAY – January 24
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
A Photo Update!
Life has been life-ing, baby! Here are some photos to catch us up... The Honourable Mention! Thanks so much to the Women on Writing community, and judge for the Winter Flash Fiction contest! I made it to the top twenty (over 200 submissions!) and garnered an Honourable Mention! I'm sooo grateful and excited! 2. The… Continue reading A Photo Update!
You Know You’re a Reader When
You have books around your house. Like, in every room. One tossed on a coffee table. A few in a stack on the dining room table that you have to move each time you set the table for a meal. There's the stack(s) by your bed, the stacks on the floor that you need to… Continue reading You Know You’re a Reader When
VANESSA SHIELDS 