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The Phone – Benefits of Old Fashioned Sharing
On Writing

The Phone – Benefits of Old Fashioned Sharing

March 9, 2018 Vanessa Shields2 Comments

Some days I spend hours on the phone. Like, dial a phone number. Hear the ringing. Wait for the person on the other end to pick up. I make calls from a landline - remember those?! We still have a landline so there's always a phone home with the kids, but it's also because I've… Continue reading The Phone – Benefits of Old Fashioned Sharing

Family Day Writing Fun! w/ LCP
Blogging · Parenting · Writing Life

Family Day Writing Fun! w/ LCP

February 16, 2018 Vanessa ShieldsLeave a comment

Happy Family Day Weekend!  I've written a blog for the League of Canadian Poets with some fun writing ideas for you and your family to try on the upcoming holiday! Or any day...for that matter! Enjoy! WRITING PROMPTS - The Writing Parent Blog SENDING LOVE FROM OUR FAMILY TO YOURS! 

Tears for Fears and More
Classes · Hangman · On Writing · Parenting · Poetry · Writing Life

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

Oh, the Voices.
Blogging · On Writing · Writing Life

Oh, the Voices.

February 2, 2018 Vanessa ShieldsLeave a comment

I had to (wanted to) write a short review/commentary on a friend's poetry book. This is what happened in my head when I knew it was time to get to writing it. ME I have to write that review, you guys. VOICE 1 Not now. You have to do the dishes, change the laundry, sweep… Continue reading Oh, the Voices.

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