A note from the Author (Gathering my harvest...)

To my beloved readers, for the past few months I have truly desired to offer you my humble interpretation of health, love, life and all things in between. However due to time constraints and numerous responsibilities, I have been unable to manifest these desires. Being a woman who believes in quality vs. quantity I have decided to postpone blogging on Dulce Salud until late December 2009 / early January 2010.

I am currently in my FINAL semester of my LPN-to-RN program. Along with my demanding schedule, I am working several jobs, preparing to relocate south by the middle of next year, all while being the best daughter, sister, friend, helper, healer, nurturer and Queen that I can be.

This past year has brought to me a lot of growth, pain, and pleasure but most importantly wisdom and stronger desire to be a vessel of knowledge for my brethren. I promise that when I return to my regularly scheduled blogging, your mind will be blown away by what’s in store

For a tasty sneak peak a few of my topics will include:

Body Talk: my personal reflection on how I went from being ashamed and unhappy with my body, to finally learning to love it after 26 years of living. Dance, assault / child molestation and consensual sex are among the topics that will be discussed.

Peace of Mind: an in depth look at mental health with a special focus on African Americans. Topics include; suicide, It’s a Family Affair (the genetics of mental illness and its effects on families), panic attacks / anxiety, depression, and PTSD (post traumatic slave disorder)

Demons (The Smoke & The Bottle): which will discuss addiction to marijuana, cigarettes, alcohol and crack cocaine (and their impact on us physically, socially and globally)

and a special theme that I am really excited about for Black History Month 2010:

The Evidence of our Magnificence: which will look at the genesis, apex and destruction of three of the most powerful Black infrastructures in America: Faubourg Tremé in New Orleans, Rosewood in Florida and the infamous Tulsa, Oklahoma.

Sprinkled in between will be my tasty love potions (recipes), current events and thoughts and theories about life in general. So my lovelies I pray that I remain close to your hearts as you are to mine and I ask that you send me love, prayers and support as I retreat to gather my harvest and prepare for the months to come.

Dulce Salud is in a brief layover, but once we board and settle into our next flight we will be soaring to new heights. So until then, I send you nothing but love, light and Salud! :-)