Reflecting Back

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I suffered hypoxic encephalopathy in 1990. I was told I would never retain information academically again. I am 6 classes away from finishing my BA in English which I started in 2011, I have an album release in March titled Super Lady, and a wonderful label that produces and promotes some of my songs, as well as many radio stations that play my music. Namaste

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