PinnedCandice D'MezaWhat ritual ceremony would disrupt the hold White Maleness has on spiritual community?Elder Malidoma Some’s recent passing has been a transition, not just for his spirit from physical into the ancestral, but for his family…Dec 24, 2021Dec 24, 2021
Candice D'MezaForays into “Fugitivity”: #1We had long since escaped The Collapse. Long since seen the handwriting on the wall, took the Writer’s hand, and were led away. This time…Nov 10, 2019Nov 10, 2019
Candice D'MezaGo AWF, Sis!Black is not synonymous with “poor”, “economically disadvantaged”, “urban”, “illiterate”, “poorly educated”, “fatherless”, “crime”.Aug 10, 20191Aug 10, 20191
Candice D'MezaSharks and ThermometersAs a child, I had two irrational fears: mercury poisoning and sharks in swimming pools. In 1st grade I learned that the mercury in…Jan 24, 2018Jan 24, 2018
Candice D'MezaLIVING IN THE VALLEYIn California, “The Valley” is that space between Los Angeles and…uh…NOT Los Angeles. As a native Southern Californian being like, called a…Jan 24, 2018Jan 24, 2018
Candice D'MezaYour Funny Friend Is Dying InsideI’m hilarious. This is neither a brag, nor an understatement — it just is. My entire life I have been the bubbly, perky, theatrical friend…Oct 9, 20171Oct 9, 20171
Candice D'MezaIt’s Okay To F*cking Be AverageI’m a recovering perfectionist. That’s not to say that I was ever particularly good at the things I was doing. In truth, I am a shitty…Oct 4, 20172Oct 4, 20172
Candice D'MezaHurricane Harvey and Disaster SpiritualityHurricane Harvey is over. The flood waters in many water-ravaged areas has gone down. Weary and worn, grateful yet shellshocked…Aug 30, 2017Aug 30, 2017
Candice D'MezaHow To Love An Artist In 10 Easy Steps1. Don’t give us unsolicited advice.Aug 12, 2017Aug 12, 2017