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“You’re an easy stick.”
Original Posting: 09/29/2015 “And you didn’t even buy me dinner first,” I replied. It was one joke in a series of many, as I laid on the table like a Maple tree, a tap sticking out of my back collecting spinal syrup. I have said many times that I believe life is too short not Read more
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You have Hashimoto’s Thyroiditis.”
Original Posting: 09/22/2015 “And you need to avoid gluten,” my endocrinologist added. With all of the madness that had entered my life since the beginning of August, the appointment that I had made eight weeks ago seemed of little importance. I had been following a gluten-free diet most of the time since my aphasia incident. Read more
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“That’s Why You’re My Doctor!”
Original Posting: 09/19/2015 “Your echocardiogram and the ultrasounds of your arteries all came back normal. You do not have any plaque in your arteries. Does anyone know what is happening with you yet?” “The first MRI showed white matter lesions consistent with MS. My follow up for the second MRI with contrast is next Monday.” Read more
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“A Disease Called Multiple Sclerosis”
Original Posting: 08/26/2015 “This may be a sign of a disease called Multiple Sclerosis,” my neurologist said. I suppose many people might feel fear when hearing these words, but I finally felt relief. The immediate cause that sent me to him was an ER visit on August 2nd, when I woke up confusing numbers for Read more
Dr. Keziah Tinkle-Williams, an award-winning instructor, creative technologist, and researcher, has a long history of supporting diversity and inclusion. In addition to teaching English Composition, Humanities, and African American Studies, Dr. Tinkle-Williams serves as co-Chair of the Ethnic Studies Instructional Council making decisions that impact ethnic studies course offerings for Maricopa County Community Colleges District.
What it is Like ... 