April 29, 2003
rootwork [rebirth]

rootwork: a set of cultural interpretations that ascribe illness to a hexing, witchcraft, sorcery, or the evil influence of another person. the 'hexed' person may even fear death until the 'root' has been 'taken off' (eliminated), usually through the work of a 'root doctor' (a healer in this tradition), who can also be called to bewitch an enemy. 'rootwork' is found in the southern united states among both african americans and european american populations and in caribbean societies. it is also known as 'mal puesto' or 'brujeria' in latino societies. [dsm iv, appendix i, p848]

ataxia: partial or complete loss of voluntary muscle movement [dsm iv, appendix c, p 764]

waltz: a ballroom dance in triple time with a strong accent on the first beat. informal: something that presents no difficulties and can be accomplished with little effort. [dictionary.com]

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leaving all that baggage at the train station and moving on.

troops!
move 'em out.

-W

Posted by Wolf at April 29, 2003 11:09 AM
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Lovin the new digs, babe.

Posted by: -di on April 29, 2003 09:39 PM
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