Tag Archive | Healthcare
Part III – The Life & Death of Jimmy Jackson
‘I ain’t gon’ kill nobody’ Immediate and extended family members of Jimmy Jackson pose at the repast after his funeral in June 2012. His family rallied to his side during a 10-day hospital vigil in Jacksonville. (CHARLES W. CHERRY II / FLORIDA COURIER) Editor’s note: This is the third in a series of stories framing […]
Transition with a “P”
Something really huge is about to “jump off” in Universe Penny. For the novice blog followers, “jump off” is slang for the more affectionate & familiar: happen. I am in some kind of crazy cycle of coming and going, doors opening and closing, seeing the white of folk’s eyes and then willingly (or unwillingly) – […]
Ebony Magazine: Cancer Journals in the Raw
As a matter of fact, these cancer journals ARE about me. I pray that cancer may never be about you. For those who support my writing, thank you. For those who are hung up over the diction (that means there are three words of profanity in each), I also pray that your pious religious beliefs and […]
Protected: International Reporting Project: IRP (2012)
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Pineapple: A decadent choice for detox, diet, and dessert.
The Health Benefits of Pineapple http://living.oneindia.in/health/wellness/2007/health-benefits-pineapple.html Thank God this tropical delight has a healthy benefit, because I love pineapple. I am not a respecter of pineapple recipes nor do I claim an edible entree’ preference for where it appears. Pineapple’s presence simply makes everything better. I like my cake upside down and brown-sugar soaking in […]
Still Standing After The One-Two Punch (Live Recording)
The following excerpt from Lyrical Soul was read April 12, 2011 at the 35th Annual Cultural Council Awards Luncheon. Originally published in a shorter form, I revised it specifically to reflect my “two-bout” fight. LIVE RECORDING featuring “Penny Dickerson” (Right click the title below and select: open link in new tab) Still Standing After […]
Penny Dickerson 