Saturday, December 29, 2007

The setting sun


The setting sun, originally uploaded by ujima.

sitting on a couch at the windows of the coffeeshop
waiting for the sun to set
watching the tide come in and go out slowly
masking its strength
people walk the beach disregarding winds and temperatures
large seabirds soar and dive to children's delight
the last rays of sunlight create a shimmering trail which
appears and disappears on the water

inside, people move to the windows aahing at the view and praising it
in Spanish, Hindi and Japanese
little children say "Whoa!' and kneel and stare
and say, "It's sooo pretty."
as the circle turns intensely orange
and sinks from sight

12/27/07 Atlantic City

Tuesday, December 25, 2007

Christmas Eve Service


Christmas Eve Service, originally uploaded by ujima.

Sis & I went with Mom to her church, Roxborough Presbyterian, for Christmas Eve services. All of the music was performed by tweens and teens who were quite excellent!

Sunday, December 23, 2007

Rest in Peace


Rest in Peace, originally uploaded by ujima.

Aaron LaBrew Davis Jr.

my nephew 49 years old
discovered dead in his bed
his tired heart would not start

Saturday, December 22, 2007

tree


tree, originally uploaded by ujima.

Stopped procrastinating and went to garden shop for Christmas things. Smart enough to get ready-to-go things so I didn't have extra work to do.
Stopped procrastinating and wrote, addressed and stamped my Christmas cards.
Now for some eggnog (with plenty of nog) for a reward.

tree2


tree2, originally uploaded by ujima.

wreathe


wreathe, originally uploaded by ujima.

Wednesday, December 19, 2007

Larry on the job


Larry on the job, originally uploaded by ujima.

He spoke not a word but went straight to his work.

larry.porch2


larry.porch2, originally uploaded by ujima.

Hired Larry, the handyman, to clean the balcony so I can put up the tree and lights. He bagged up the old dead plants etc. HE HAS HIS OWN LEAFBLOWER!!
He'll wash the windows then string the lights. Less work for mother. (That's the old Horn & Hardart's motto. Remember the automat?)

I stayed in my room sacnning old pictures instead of cleaning up the mess in here.

Irene.Sewell.1953


Irene.Sewell.1953, originally uploaded by ujima.

West Chester, PA
neighbor of Aunt Ozella &Uncle Nelson
344 East Miner Street

Patsy.Payne.1956


Patsy.Payne.1956, originally uploaded by ujima.

James Weldon Johnson Homes
25th and Norris, Philadelphia

Juanita.James.1957


Juanita.James.1957, originally uploaded by ujima.

St. Augustine's Episcopal Church choir
21st and Columbia Avenue, Philadelphia
We called her Baby Neet.

Tuesday, December 18, 2007

Bored Santa


bored.santa, originally uploaded by ujima.

Met some friends at the mall for lunch.
Luckily we don't give gifts in my family so I didn't have to shop.
We give donations in the name of my departed sister to the charity
of choice and they send cards to family members.
Somene noticed that here was no line and that Santa was bored,
so I went down and had my picture taken.

Picture day @ the mall


with.santa.07, originally uploaded by ujima.

in the photobooth


photobooth, originally uploaded by ujima.

Monday, December 17, 2007

dallasucks!


dallasucks!, originally uploaded by ujima.

Still happy about yesterday's win. Winds today gusting over 40 mph.
Walked uphill to dentist's office being pushed from behing by the winds.
He removed the stitches from my gums.
Later at the gym working out with Sue. Everyone *loved* my shirt. I've had
it for 15 years. Only wear it twice a year so it will last forever.
E-A-G-L-E-S EAGLES!!!!!

Sunday, December 16, 2007

Santa@lunch


Santa@lunch, originally uploaded by ujima.

After having a Subway sandwich, he made a phone call. (Hello, Jared?)

Friday, December 14, 2007


o's.thanks, originally uploaded by ujima.

A *wonderful* thank you note from a 7 yo neighbor to whom I'd given stickers with her name on them. It pleases me that her parents have taught her such manners. She could have sent me an email because she is computer literate, but a handwritten note is a treasure!

Tuesday, December 11, 2007

Do Nation


Do Nation, originally uploaded by ujima.

We asked for donations of coats, warm jackets, blankets, scarves, gloves etc. to give to the needy. Our residents were so generous!!

Friday, December 07, 2007

sno.tracks


sno.tracks, originally uploaded by ujima.

More snow on Thursday. Still not enough to build a snowman.

Wednesday, December 05, 2007

IT"S SNOWINGGGG!!!!


IT"S SNOWINGGGG!!!!, originally uploaded by ujima.

YEA! Going to walk up to the dentist's for my
checkup and cleaning. I'll take some flurry
pictures. (Matt was waving because he thought
I was taking his picture. NOT!I)

Tuesday, November 27, 2007

Philadelphia's Hidden Past


Philadelphia's Hidden Past, originally uploaded by ujima.

African American Museum in Philadelphia
November 27, 2007
I enjoyed this program and its activities today.

Digging Up The Past


digging.upast, originally uploaded by ujima.

Najah J. Palm, Registrar of Collections and Exhibitions of the AAMP, gave an anthropology presentation--Forensics and the FABC Excavation.
We viewed "Ground Truth" to give us background on the discovery and excavation of the first African Baptist Church cemetary.

Our brillant guide


Our brillant guide, originally uploaded by ujima.

Dr. Cheryl J. LaRoche


Dr. Cheryl J. LaRoche, originally uploaded by ujima.

Dr. LaRoche of the University of PA guided us through the archeological projects Dig Time.

stop,examine,record


stop,examine,record, originally uploaded by ujima.

brushing carefully


brushing carefully, originally uploaded by ujima.

sifting


sifting, originally uploaded by ujima.

carefully,carefully


carefully,carefully, originally uploaded by ujima.

bones uncovered


bones uncovered, originally uploaded by ujima.

dig&sifting


dig&sifting, originally uploaded by ujima.

Monday, November 26, 2007

Brunch and Shop


brunchnshop, originally uploaded by ujima.

lavelle.massaged


lavelle.massaged, originally uploaded by ujima.

massaaaaage


massaaaaage, originally uploaded by ujima.

Terry of The Zen Touch worked on that knot in my shoulder.

aliciasweetreat


aliciasweetreat, originally uploaded by ujima.

Handmade chocolates, favors & gift baskets

coopersing


coopersing, originally uploaded by ujima.

Anth channeling Elvis on "Blue Christmas".

enjoying.show


enjoying.show, originally uploaded by ujima.

Look at your parents!

coopers.sing


coopers.sing, originally uploaded by ujima.

lavelle&guys


lavelle&guys, originally uploaded by ujima.

chef.ant2


chef.ant2, originally uploaded by ujima.

chef.ant


chef.ant, originally uploaded by ujima.

Tuesday, November 20, 2007

Sunshine on a rainy day


flower.vendors, originally uploaded by ujima.

Monday 11/19
Sorted winter clothes again. Finished uploading pictures from trip to
Senegal from 1982. They're so beautiful. You can see them at
ujimahereandthere.blogspot.com

Monday, November 12, 2007

fluey?phooey!


fluey?phooey!, originally uploaded by ujima.

Sis,Mom and I at the doctor's @ 9 AM to get our flu shots. (The nurse who
took the picture must have been a little "off".) On to pancakes and bacon
at Bob's Diner. Got rice pudding at 711, assorted items at Chinese $ store.
Back home to return to sleep.

Wednesday, November 07, 2007

On the Boardwalk


On the Boardwalk, originally uploaded by ujima.

I stayed at Caesar's Atlantic City 10/31 to 11/2. November 1st was sunny and bright. After an excellent breakfast, I walked the boards for 30 minutes and then sat on a bench and talked to people and watched the passing scene on the Boardwalk: the people, the walkers, the modes of transportation, the filthy birds.

boardwalkers


boardwalkers, originally uploaded by ujima.

boardwalkers2


boardwalkers2, originally uploaded by ujima.

boardwalkers3


boardwalkers3, originally uploaded by ujima.

Tuesday, November 06, 2007

boardwalker4


boardwalker4, originally uploaded by ujima.

boardwalker5


boardwalker5, originally uploaded by ujima.

boardbirds


boardbirds, originally uploaded by ujima.

boardbirds2


boardbirds2, originally uploaded by ujima.