In one moment, Debra J. White’s entire life changed. It only took one single moment. On a late afternoon walk with her two dogs in New York City, White was struck by a car, throwing her into a snow-filled ditch, unconscious and bleeding from severe brain trauma. On what started the same as any average day, White’s entire life was�All Shook Up.
From this day on, White had to reimagine everything. Serious brain trauma left her with permanent memory and mobility issues, meaning she could never work again. For an active, lively and serious career woman, this meant that everything she ever knew had to change and rearrange. White had to relearn everything she knew to be true, had to redesign a future she had been set on, and had to think outside of the box to overcome troubles she could have never imagined for herself.
Flagstaff Brewing Company hosts Poet Brews open mic every Tuesday night, bringing together poets, writers and literary enthusiasts to share their work in a welcoming and intimate environment.
A Flagstaff author, freelance journalist and writing teacher became one of 34 artists in the state to receive a 2023 Research and Development Grant from the Arizona Commission on the Arts. Awa… Read moreLocal author receives state art grant
