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Wednesday October 26, 2011Friends,I am excited to share with you some good news. I have written and published my very first book! It’s called, “Life Unscripted: Short Stories of Everyday Women.” I have enjoyed writing and putting together five short stories about different obstacles that forces each character to try to understand life, themselves, and others. This book is a work of fiction.Life

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Life Unscripted: Short Stories of Everyday Women takes a journey with five different women as they struggle to understand life and themselves. Dana struggles with her identity as a mother and a wife. She fears that she is losing herself and in her search for self discovery will she lose her family?A woman regrets the lost of a childhood friend. She finds herself writing letters as a means of

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Excerpt from "Every Moment Counts." “I hope you know what you are doing?” Jennifer said to her daughter. She couldn’t mask the disappointment she was feeling about Kim’s decision. “Use your head Kim! Is this really what you want to do right now?” Kim instinctively reached for her belly. She already felt over protective of the life growing inside of her. She was seeking her mother’s blessings and

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Excerpt from "Life is a Journey." I have seen Chanelle around plenty of times before I knew her as Chanelle. As I drove to the hospital before the start of my shift I would see Chanelle walking the streets. She cat walked up and down Chestnut Street with provocative attire, the allure of sex and forbidden fantasies to men and maybe even women. Occasionally I would see her ass sticking out of a

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Cam celebrated his big 50 and his girlfriend threw him a surprise party! The look on his face is priceless. I hope I look as young as him when I turn 50. However old you are. Make each day a productive and wonderful one. Before you know it that age will creep up on you. Regret is a mutha! Peace and Love.

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I wanted to say so much about their nuptials but the cat got my tongue. What an embarrassing moment, the Maid of Honor couldn't even toast the Bride and the Groom correctly. Thankfully, I know half the people there and the other half, I could care less what they think of me. Hopefully no one else asks me to be the Maid of Honor. This experience is enough for this lifetime. The wedding itself was

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Reflections, is a collection of short stories. Take a journey with five different women as they struggle to understand life and themselves. Dana struggles with her identity as a mother and a wife. She fears that she is losing herself and in her search for self discovery will she lose her family? Nicole regrets the lost of a childhood friend. She finds herself writing letters as a means of

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I haven't taken a self portrait in a while. I don't even want to brag about starting a weekly self portrait challenge because I rarely finish a photography challenge. The passion is there but I never have enough time. Hopefully this unofficial self portrait is the official start of my Self Portrait challenge. I like this photo taken with my IPhone and edited in Photoshop. It shows motion with my

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My perspective of the world changed a little after visiting Connecticut and Massachusetts. What a breath of fresh air it was compared to Philly and other States that I have visited. Everyone seemed so happy and pleasant. The houses were well cared for and the streets were clean! Strangely I thought of the movie, The Stepford Wives. I distrust all things too good to be true so this visit felt like

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"I am minding my own business. Sleeping on the pillow pet and you're getting on my nerves with that flashing light. Don't make me claw you."

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It is the end of another school year. Seniors Graduate, 8th Graders move on to high school and most Kindergarten students are prepared for the 1st grade. It's the month of transition. I don't believe in graduating from the Kindergarten and 8th Grade classes but I do believe that if you dress a child up for success they'll feel it and want it. But this also needs constant encouragement from

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I am currently working on my website. Those who have followed my career path knows that I used to own Sophieheng.com but somebody took my name when I dropped the ball. The new website now (drum roll please) is http://sophie-heng.com. I am working really hard to create my personal style for this site and hopefully I can launch it pretty soon! Thanks for reading! Peace and love, Sophie

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I noticed these statues in my friend's office. I don't know who the artist is and forgot to find out. I am inspired by these work of art. I have always wanted to create a sculpture but never really have the time to do so. Hopefully one day soon I will be creating a couple of masterpieces of my own and about my heritage. Peace and Love,Sophie

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The race for the City Council District 2 is on. Damon K. Roberts stands up for his final 2 minutes. Addressing why South Philly and SouthWest Philly should vote for him. His opponent Kenyatta Johnson couldn't contain his amusement. I too was entertained by Damon K. Roberts. :)Vote May 17, 2011. KENNYATTA JOHNSON #194

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I have created my signature and decided to change the name of my company at the same time. I am simple, so this is my simple signature.

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Have you ever really listened to the lyrics of a song? I mean really listen to it? You can't if the artist isn't passionately displaying it. Mos Def has really entered my soul with this masterpiece. "Shine your light for the world to see." The lyrics truley reflect a mental state that I go into at times. It's a reflection of that quiet and peaceful life I seek, but that passion to help the world

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I am back and I am beginning my first blog of the year with the State capital. I want the journey of my blogs this year to be as powerful as what this building symbolizes. So, stay tuned to my photography journal. Hopefully I can keep up with myself. Peace and Love.

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We have an Angel overlooking our house during Christmas time. She has been with us for a good couple of years now since the start of my new life. Tonight I can't help but reflect on some Angels that have come into my life and has made some type of contribution. It could be a word of encouragement, sharing with me a little part of you, reading my rants, poetry and stories, or just being there.

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Here's several more links relating to my EducationWorks Experience. Check out the Photos and please help support our students across Philadelphia as they participate in a positive experience by following the blog. I thank you very much from the bottom of my heart. Peace and Love Always! SophieThe latest and the greatest:Southern HiStep: We have the power to make change CLICK HERESouthern HiStep:

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I love the beautiful lights. The music of love, joy and peace. The meals and down time with the family. It is definitely the most wonderful time of the year. However, let me scratch the record just a little bit. Every day of the year should feel like this. Everyday people should feel like giving, spending time with the family and play wonderful peaceful and joyful music. We wait until the end of

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This is my favorite Christmas photo captured so far. Who plays in the snow and yet can look amazing with the "barely there" dress on? Eon can, she has become one of my favorite models so far in our EducationWorks program. But don't worry, no child was allowed to freeze in the snow for our photographic hunger. We just used a white background and confetti for the snow feel. I am wishing everyone a

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Due to a fractured foot, I get a couple of days off from work. Do I want to rest? NO! But what can I do about it? Nothing! So, I was told to get over it. The good news, actually the great news, is that my novel is nearing it's completion, no bullshit this time. I will have a rough draft ready for edit in a couple of days!I have come to firmly believe that things happens or happened for a reason.

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What can I say? We have fun! Become a fan of EducationWorks, South Philly HiStep Program and help support the cause! EducationWorks South Philly HiStep Fan Page

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Have I ever crossed your mind?As bitter sweet memories of you crawled out from the torn and crumbled photo that laid on the ground.Grasping for me like the undead hungrily for my blood.Haunting me with floods of memories between us.Overwhelming my senses as whispers of sweet words throughout the years played as a theme song to this betrayal.Violently I lashed out with quick punches at memories

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I have been pretty busy with my Americorps assignment lately. I have been devoted to these young adults and I can't help but to show them off. These are young talented aspiring photographers. I can't wait to finalize our project in ten more weeks. So until then. Stay tuned. Peace and love.Sophie

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Trent was my Ginnie pig. Please don't ask me how he got into eating paper but he started eating paper and I thought that would be fun to catch his expressions while he ate paper. So here we have Trent eating paper. These kids do the darnest things just for a few laughs and he's hilarious. I support teenagers doing crazy things like this. One of my gifted teens doing gifted things with his time. I

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(Sorry for the day delay but there was a lot of alcohol involved)Dana invited me to celebrate her 35th Birthday party. Happy Birthday Dana! Put Aside the fact that the DJ sucked big time we've managed to enjoy ourselves. I enjoyed that I am able to capture some of her moments for her. The crew usually gets wild later on in the night but I had to leave early. (Sad face) But hey, your hardest

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When people, things, and events in life starts to bother me I find comfort in writing out my thoughts and feelings. I am inspired by problems, troubles, adversity, dilemmas, injustice, and drama. I don't like any of those mentioned things so I speak on why I don't like it. My passionate views comes out by way of blogging or journal entries. I hope to write more passionately about the happier

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Life is an ever changing combination of experiments which often leads to the final product or the end result. There's a saying that goes, "If we are not careful we are doomed to repeat history." Learn from the past and be willing to open your mind to new ideas. A successful person can blend in with the crowd but still stand out. What makes you stand out and out shine everyone else in a room?

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State Representative Kenyatta Johnson186th Legislative DistrictSouth/South West PhiladelphiaPEACE NOT GUNS"Peace Not Guns Inc. was established in 1998 after the murder of Sultan “Chick” Chandler, the cousin of State Representative Kenyatta Johnson, which occurred in the schoolyard of G.W. Child's Elementary School. After receiving the news of Sultan’s murder, Rep. Johnson decided to find away to

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Pretty Pink Boxes with ribbons! These beautifully wrapped boxes appeals to the little girl within me. It reminds me of sugar, spice, and everything nice. Inside these boxes are filled with keepsakes, cards, and letters. Each item carries with it some type of memory in my life. The good times, the bad times, or the bittersweet moments. I want to remember it all. The bad times, will remind me that

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I am giving up on the business suits, cubicles, and corporate world today to do work that I am passionate about. Helping youths, those who may need the extra guidance and life skills that are not provided to them due to their economic and social disadvantage. Change is scary but I believe in my heart of heart that this is the right decision that I am making. I don't want to sit at my cubicle one

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My books collection. Can I say that I've read every book on my shelves? The answer is No. My intentions when purchasing these materials were to read it but it sits there and on some occasion I will have it in my bag just in case, I were to do some reading. Other times, my fingers will occasionally skim through it, jotting notes, getting ideas, feeling inspired, but never finishing what I've

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Fish Eye Fun. G showing off his wooden sword and some acting skills. He is obsessed with swords, animations, and over dramatizations of every thing. There are worst things that a teenager can be doing at his age. So Kudos to his dramatics, obsessions with swords and animations. Today, parents encourage your child to express their individuality. Support the positive things that your child may be

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Self Portrait equals Self Evaluation. In this photo, I am showing off how uncomfortable I am in front of a camera. My smile is phony and I was slouching. There were a dozen more of these terrible shots of myself either looking bored, mean, dead, ugly, or other. This is the winner. Yes, I am my own worse critic. I evaluate myself daily. I am hard on myself because I know I have the potential to be

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Note: Due to technical difficulties I was not able to take my photo a day. But now I am back up and running. Hopefully this will not be the case in the near future. My 365 Days Photo Journey continues where I left off and I will have 365 days worth of photos. I will not cheat. Cheating is not allowed. Enjoy!I was out shopping and I saw the sun setting in the horizons. The orange, yellowish hues

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In my shoes. No one can feel the comfort or pain in each step I take. No one can walk my foot steps in nine inch heels or my Nike Classics. In my shoes. It is my journey, and mines alone. The miles that I have to travel in nine inch heels or my Nike Classics I will take with great strides. You can stand beside me and journey along side with me in your own nine inch heels or Nike Classics but let

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I was riding on the elevator back to the office wondering what my next photo journey would highlight and there it was a light fixture. Would I have ever looked at this thing twice if I wasn't searching for an image? This photo journey has definitely made me view things differently. Today resolve to view things, life, and people as if you have never seen or touched them, it, him, or her before.

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As a child, growing up I used to wonder why time goes by so slow? As an adult I wondered where the time went? There doesn't seem to be enough time in the day and at times I wished for those child hood days again. So time is of the essence. It is the only thing in life that you can't rewind, take back, or fix but you can make things right, right now, in real time. Resolve today to think back in

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It was a scorcher out today. The high was 110 degrees in Philly. I found these beauties under some bushes, fragile, yet beautiful. The bushes did a great job of protecting the flowers against the scorching sun. We often forget to stop and smell the roses, in this case the flowers. We neglect the natural beauty that surrounds us daily, over shadowed by sky scrapers, bustling bodies, and traffic.

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Yes, what you are seeing is correct. Cleaning products. I have mindlessly cleaned the entire house. Well almost the entire house anyways. I have put aside writing, socializing, and photography to keep a clean and tidy house. Oh the joys of being a responsible adult. Do you see me doing the happy dance? Happy Monday!

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Philadelphia residences from all over the city decided July 4th would be a great day to express their independence by parking all over the highways and main roads causing traffic congestion and accidents all over the city. The Pennsylvania highway patrol had a hard time moving traffic, it was a lost cause, they were outnumbered by thousands today. The residence of Philadelphia won this freedom to

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The wine glass symbolizes celebration. Today there were several celebrations. Everyone seemed to be celebrating. Roads were blocked off for several different block parties, my son celebrated his 9th Birthday and my sister from another mother, brother's reception took place. This image was shot during that event.

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I had the pleasure to offer my services to Anne Stanfield-Hagert the director for the Arts and Smarts program. The girls were amazing, helpful, and delightful to be around. Crayons and Paints were the highlight of Day #2!

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I have the whole world in my hands when I hold this globe. I start off my Photo Journey with this photo because that is how big I aim in all of my goals. This relates to every aspects of my life.

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"Sophie, I really wish you much success with your Photography. I really do." Billy Paul said to me. He is truly inspirational. The Indikator interviewed him for Enter the Zone TV and guess where it was at? My studio and I got back stag passes! I won't spoil anything else before it airs, so check out Enter the Zone TV for air time. I can say however that Billy Paul was a very down to earth man. He

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"You said all teachers care about us but I had a teacher tell me that they get paid regardless if we learn or not." A young man addressed his concerns. "Yup," Several others chimed in. "That's their favorite line." Another young man said. "That's why we are telling you don't make excuses. If the teacher is saying that, your response should be, 'Well we'll learn weather or not you teach.'" Hassan

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Poets for Peace: The Spoken Soul 215 along with Philly Youth Slam provided a workshop for High School students at the Black Male Development Symposium at Arcadia University. Greg Corbin AKA Just Greg expressing himself through spoken words. Help support this man and his efforts to providing a positive outlet through spoken words poetry as a means of expression and as a positive alternative to

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She is so precious. Chunky like her father who happens to be my brother. So that makes her my niece. LOL. My Chunka Chunka niece. I could squeeze her!

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I remembered the beauty of these trees in the spring so off to Kelly Drive I went. I hope the picture speaks for itself.

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Congratulations to the newly wed couple.

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I was covering my wedding on City Line Ave when I discovered that I have lost my flash unit. Panic sets in as I trace my steps and realizing that I was in Philly, despair sets in. If I did indeed dropped it someone would have picked it up and it will be forever gone. A good chunk of my Photography career investment, gone. Luckily the front desk told me to check with the two officers that were

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Contact him today!

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Can you guess what they are doing? If "Destruction" was your guess, yes. That is correct. They are trying to destroy my laptop.

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I was inspired by these group of guys. They have overcome obstacles in their lives and are now changing other people's lives through mentoring, community outreach, and network relations.

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I had fun capturing my coworkers with this lens. I can't wait to produce more funny and amusing photos. I would love for you all to journey into my distorted views.

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Tiye Thompson organized and gathered together local politicians, leaders, volunteers and citizens for her third annual Martin Luther King Senior & Youth Inter-Generational Community day. It was a day to cater, feed, educate and entertain our seniors in the South Philly area. A very happy Tiye Thompson greeting everyone. Guest speaker JoAnn Hodges was very inspiring with her entrepreneurial

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Beginning 2010 with many, many photo requests. Environmental pictures are my favorite of them all!

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I was honored to be able to meet with a great group of people making a difference in the lives of young men and women through art. "The exhibit is a collection of Superheroes created by Philadelphia youth from across ENPYSC and SEPC Agencies. These youth came together this past summer to develop their artistic and creative skills and to help pilot the development of a community-based, high

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They were so sweet! My brother and his girlfriend surprised me with a cake, with my face on it. I was not expecting it! I wanted to cry. I made my wish and I know it will be granted!

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Tonight at 12 o'clock I will be celebrating two great milestones! The birth of a New Year and my thirtieth year of life. This journey has allowed a more profound view and understanding for life. I have learn compassion, empathy, love, and most importantly forgiveness towards others. Although my travels here are not yet finished (God willing), it has been a long time coming for change. I

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I love this City! Peace and Love.Sophie

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I wish for them nothing but happiness. They've managed to pull on my hearts string and I believe again. LOVE can happen at any time, to anyone. Peace and Love,Sophie

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The biggest December Snow Storm recorded in Philadelphia's History! NBC News: Philly Digs out of Record Breaking Snowfalls. While some Philly folks were hibernating in their home, I ventured out to capture, my own piece of history. View my Snow Storm of 09 Pictures below. Philadelpia - Storm 09 Stay warm! Peace and Love.

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Of course he was bribed to show his sister some love. Little boys usually screams out, "Cooties".

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Moveon.org members held a vigil at the LOVE park to remind Congress not to bargain away real medical reform. There should be public options available to all the citizens of the United States. Regardless of how you feel about the reform, everyday someone is left untreated, everyday someone cannot afford to pay for life saving prescriptions, everyday someone dies from lack of Health Care.It is our

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Jasen's 30th Birthday Party at Primo BacioView the entire party below:Jasen's Birthday Party - Primo Bacio

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Max Steel another artist from Philly. Check him out. ">

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WMCN 2:30 am check your cable and satellite TV local listings. Philly station 44 and 18 at 2:30. Delaware valley Channel 14. If you missed it. Enter the Zone TV interviewed Buck Shot from the Bootcamp Cliq and Black Ice the hottest Spoken word Artist now.

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Philly stand up and support your own. Nov 21st. Kensington & Tioga. 10pm-2am. The show will have Spoken word, Hiphop, and R&B artists will be performing in the building. Call for tickets: 267.978.3704Pictures will be taken by yours truly.

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Testing my new mobile blogger.

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Heartbreak catches it by its neckSlowly taking its breath awayWith each push of Heartbreak’s palmsThe blood vessels seems to snap awayHeartbreak unlocked its filthy handsDropped Love to its kneesWith an evil smirkLove on bended kneesStruggled for the air it breathsSatisfied with the outcomeOf Love’s lostA shrilling laughter explodesFrom Heartbreaks throatWith one hard kick to the gutHeartbreak

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I think there is a plotTo deter me from whom I am, sometimesMake me lose my mind and my composureTo make me come out of characterTo get angry and become bitterI think there is a plot sometimesTo make me lose all self controlTo become engulfed with rageTo make me doubt my self worthTo make me feel trapped, like in a cageI think there is a plot at this momentCause' I lost my mindPushed back a

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Echoes of hollow screamsI criedcries I swearwere once alivenow burden on dead ears(Archived 8/2007)

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He strummed the stringsto my heartstrummed every linewith soft strokeseasing his fingerssoftlyon the strings of my heartHe sang softlyto meSang to the coreof my soulhumming the tunesto my worldgazingin my eyessang through my soulThen he changed the tunetied my heart into knotsthroughsweet rhythmfrom the fluteStillthe rhythmso divineentrappedthere in timeAs softly as it camethe poundingof his

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The community assisted the staffs of Vare Middle School with cleaning up. I am very happy that a lot of children showed up for this event. However the number of parent volunteers are still staggeringly low. As I've stated before Vare Middle School is my heart. It was tough attending that school and it was a bitter sweet experience. It is a school that I would love to help reform and ensure that

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This was their first game. The other team murdered them 32 - 6. Poor guys, I hope their spirits aren't broken. I'm still a fan! Go FLAMES!

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This little man has been through so much. He deserves the name "King Ollie."

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Host of the show EnterthezonetvThe hottest urban entertainment TV talk show in the Philadelphia tri-state area. They feature up & coming as well as established artists from all areas of entertainment.

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School of Unlimited Learning for Unlimited Learners was the theme for this community event. This was a day when the teachers, students, policy makers, and parents came together to highlight the importance of education. From SOULFUL ViewMr. Parker, a school official sporting the brand. From SOULFUL ViewFrom SOULFUL View

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Me. Me. Me. This was the best out of what, 100 shots. Self Portraits are the hardest to pull off!

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My brother finally decided to take a picture. He needed to update his MySpace page.

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My photo a day blog is harder than I thought it would be. This is not due to the lack of my not wanting to take pictures but more so in the lack of time. I will be revising that "Photo a day" to "Photo of the week". This message has been approved. :)

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Silhouette of my childI didn't skip on day #2. That day I took pictures of my co-workers birthday celebration. I'll post that later. Today, I took a great shot of my son.

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I'm starting "Photo a Day" this allows me to critique my work and branch out into other areas of Photography. Each day I will post something new. Enjoy!I find this doorway very interesting. I feel like I am looking at another culture instead of South Philly.

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Al Harrington is empowering kids by giving them this new footwear line called Protege. He is genuinely good to the kids. From Basketball Kmart ViewI love that he had fun and so did the kids.From Basketball Kmart ViewFat Joe also made an appearance. From Basketball Kmart ViewGood job Al. Peace and love.

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Kudos to these men who has put in time and effort in mentoring these young boys. "The Wynnefield Basketball League is a community based volunteer developed league organized by the organization that I founded called The Men of Wynnefield. Every coach donates his own time and money for the league. It's strictly a grass roots effort." Will Mega.From Basketball ViewFrom Basketball ViewFrom Basketball

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We Explored Olde City art galleries with the girls then enjoy a night out in the city. For more information, visit www.socialnetworkbutterfly.com or email me (heng.sophie@gmail.com) to join the Philadelphia Chapter. All is welcome!Girls Only! From Night Out ViewThe City is extra beautiful at night! From Night Out ViewIt was a nice crowd. From Night Out View

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Men United for a better Philadelphia along with local politicians and community activists gathered together to rally for Peace. From Vigil ViewFrom Vigil ViewFrom Vigil ViewTroy Travis and an 18-year-old friend were shot while riding bikes on the 700 block of South 56th Street around 12:18 a.m., police said. Travis was pronounced dead at the scene from a gunshot wound to the head. His friend was

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