Tuesday, May 12, 2015

Cancer Journals

The Cancer Journals
I was recently diagnosed with cancer and I am posting a series of blogs which I am calling "Cancer Journals", named after Audre Lorde's classic The Cancer Journals.  I'm doing this in order to process my experiences and my emotions, and I trust that it will be beneficial for you to read about my journey. 

Please leave your comments on my blog posts.  Thanks.  I have listed the first few blog posts below.  


You may also be interested in this one:  Why Are So Many of Our People Dying?

Cancer Journals

Cancer Journals

Cancer Journal 2: My Diagnosis

Cancer Journal 3:  Shopping for Green Candles.  Green is the colour of compassion, the colour of the heart, and the colour of health, growth and renewal. 

Cancer Journal 4:  Brain Freeze.  What happens when you receive a cancer diagnosis? 

Cancer Journal 5:  An Angry Life.  Black women have plenty to be angry about,  But what are some of the health consequences of carrying a lot of anger? 








Wednesday, May 06, 2015

Legendary Icon Anastacia

Brazilian icon Anastacia Escrava
Anastacia, known as "Anastacia Escrava", is a legendary historical figure revered in Brazil.  Having reputedly refused the advances of a white slavemaster, Anastacia was forced to wear an iron mask continuously. 

Check out this great blog post for more information. 

Just one more reason Why We Need to Heal