A cell phone shot but it’s the moment not the photo. I’m proud to have been part of (in the audience) the Boston Police Swearing in Ceremony of the 41st Police Commissioner William B. Evans.
Category Archives: Photography
Day 747 “No Burger For You”
Tonight’s photo represents the hamburger that I couldn’t have today. Man, do I miss having one of their Black and Blue Burgers. Enough Said:)
Day 746 “Monologues Beyond the Erotic – Power of The Word”
It was such an honor being in the Harriet Tubman building for the reading that I couldn’t let my brief photo series end without including this photo. The lady in the photo was an audience member there to support one of the “readers” a writer, member of her staff and most importantly her daughter. I enjoyed the play of color between my subject and her background but more importantly I thought of the smile Ms. Tubman would have had watching these powerful women change the world through words.
Day 745 “Monologues Beyond the Erotic – The Conversation Continues”
Day 744 “Monologues Beyond the Erotic – I’m Listening II”
Another audience shot. This young lady was the sister of a reader. It was fascinating to watch her reaction throughout the readings. This expression was my favorite…just plain exquisite.
Day 743 “WordPress Weekly Photo Challenge “Window”
Over the last few warm days the ice in the John Street canal has begun to melt, bringing about some interesting images. This photo captures the reflection of the old mill building. What I like about this photo is the slight water movement making the windows look like old columns and the numbers shapes and “pictures-within-the-picture”.
Hopefully you see a reflection through your own pane of glass- something that helps you discover layers, motion and beauty: your window.
Day 742 “Monologues Beyond the Erotic – I’m Listening”
This is a photo of one of the audience members for “Monologues Beyond the Erotic”. Believe me most of the audience members listen as intently has her
Day 741 “Monologues Beyond the Erotic – Up Next”
This is a photo of one of the readers/performance artists for “Monologues Beyond the Erotic” Readers. These women read from a script provided to them, it was not their story but a composite of many stories recorded through interviews by the author.
The interview this performance artist read focused on “Uterine Prolapse” which can be caused by lack of sex. Very interesting concept to me as I really didn’t understand prior that a woman’s choice of celibacy could mean the trade off of a physical ailment taking over.
Day 740 “Monologues Beyond the Erotic – A Stage Reading”
Tonight I attended the stage reading of my friend’s (pictured here) Master’s Project featuring monologues that explore African American women and their sexual/erotic voice. It was an amazing evening being exposed to the voices and stories of Black women. I can’t get too deep into this…let’s just say I learned a lot about women’s fears, pleasures, health concerns as it relates to sexual activity — and of course I learned a lot about myself. The reality is there is much we don’t talk about—but need too. I can’t wait until this turns into a stage play.
Since tonight was about Black women, my next few posts will highlight some of the beautiful women that came to support tonights reading.
Day 739 “Here’s What I Hope”
Listening to this lovely, wise and wonderful lady tell stories of a life worth living and how the South End of Boston has changed over the last fifty years was just amazing. She took us step by step through how the legendary leaders of the South End (of Boston) overcame the challenges of her time while helping to foster in social and economic justice. While she believes, we still have a lot of work to do she is proud of her contribution, as am I. The evening was full of storytellers but her smile and quiet belly laugh made my night.
What do I hope, to have powerful, funny, sentimental, joyous stories that make me laugh/cry deep down in my belly to tell! “Real joy comes not from ease or riches or from the praise of men, but from doing something worthwhile.” – Sir Wilfred Grenfell
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