My mother’s friend told her to watch the TLC channel because there was a documentary on about a man who was “half tree” as the subject matter. Excuse me…. come again, WHAT??????Of course when one hears something like this it sounds completely unbelievable, unreal!. I mean: HOW ON EARTH COULD A HUMAN BEING PARTIALLY ALSO BE A GROWING TREE?!?!?!?!
My sister and I took the liberty of watching part 1 & 2 of the documentary on youtube last night and I am still in shock.
The gentleman in the photo named Dede is from indonesia and he suffers from an extremely rare condition to where he is growing warts all over his body at an unexplainable rate. His hands and feet are surrounded by these warts to the point that they are weighing him down and seem to havea bark & tree limb like structure and texture. He developed this condition when he was 15 and is now 36 years old. The disease is now taking over his face and he is terrified that it will start to cover his entire face preventing him to see or to even breathe.
His story is so heartbreaking. He has two children that he can’t even care for due to his condition.
After the first two episodes I had to take a break because it was far too emotional for me. What some people in this world have gone through and have to go through. We have to be so strongin life sometimes. How is he surviving? It seems almost impossible!!!
I left off when there was a doctor from the U.S who had heard of his disease and came down to observe him and to ultimately help him. I have to gather up my strength and will power to watch the rest.
WILL HE BE CURED? WILL HE RECEIVE ASSISTANCE???
Watch an overview of his condition in this video:
Check out my video of “She’s Purple”…. oh-so-self explanatory!
All beats were produced by me, guitar and vocals are forever and always performed by me as well as. Its a one woman show up in here….
I’ve been in the studio working on my debut album and I can’t wait to share it. It won’t be much longer. I’ll be sure to have other goodies to share until it hits!
Stay tuned for more….
xoxo
Mammi-Ama
P.V.S.P
* I just caught the skit on SNL with Amy Poelher and Sarah Palin…. That was the most HILARIOUS act I have seen on SNL in years. If you missed it check it out on nbc.com! *
I like to keep it vintage style and straight to the point, almost like before technology got insanely amazing! There is just something I love about doing what I do and just being real in front of the camera! What you see is what you get – there are no tricks or crazy fancy video work. I’m real:)
More to come soon…. Looking foward to digging deep into creativity!
PURPLE VINTAGE SPACE PRINCESS Performs @ Public Assembly 9pm!
PURPLE VINTAGE SPACE PRINCESS Performs @ Public Assembly 9pm!
A call to arms against the predatory financial industry that brought us the housing & credit crisis
Koko Dozo will headline a diverse gang of committed, pissed-off musicians out to get YOU pissed. Focused on the legalized loan-sharking that has fueled the subprime crisis and predatory credit card practices and school loans.
LINE-UP:
* Koko Dozo, w/ special guest & MC, La Bruja
* Brooklyn’s Soulchild Theophilus London (norm Rex)
* Joe Bendik
* One Word Song
* William Rottman
* Prez Powerz
* Mammi-Ama Ofori ~The Purple Vintage Space Princess~
Reality Check by Danny Schechter ‘The News Dissector,’ journalist, Emmy award-winning filmmaker, author and agitator
WHEN: Wednesday, October 1st, 2008
WHERE: Public Assembly (formerly known as Galapagos)
70 N. 6th Street (between Kent and Wythe Aves.)
Williamsburg, Brooklyn 11211
Subway Line: L to Bedford Ave.
TIME: 9pm
COST: $5
Looking forward to your support!
With love,
Mammi-Ama
The Purple Vintage Space Princess
www.purplevintagespaceprincess.com
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