:glory days:

Hoping to give the Gators a little luck, picture from the BCS championship!

:lunch:

I always loved this picture. Taking a lunch break to stare at each other.

:wrinkles:

“The heart has no wrinkles” --Marie de Sevigne

:candle:

She lights a candle everyday for the return of her brother from Iraq.

:man by day diva by night:

Lace bras and fishnet stockings hang from hooks, clouds of hairspray invade the air and ruby red lipstick tubes line the counter. "John" prepares for his transformation into Juwana Jackson. A self-proclaimed social outcast, he found fame and popularity in his life as a drag queen. However, with becoming a crowd favorite at the University Club, living a life as a man and a diva has its rewards and consequences.

:relax:

To inspire some relaxation on a Monday morning

:wings:

“We are all angels with only one wing, only when we come together can we fly.” --Luciano de Crescenzo

:sand:

This morning I will be participating in my first beach clean-up. My motivation for waking up so early!

:message:

A simple message found at Miramar High School

:wait:

16 year old kid waiting his sentence on a murder conviction.

:faces of hip hop:

"Hip Hop is supposed to uplift and create, to educate people on a larger level and to make a change" --Doug E Fresh

:decorations:

Just when I thought I would switch the subject, I saw this in the corner of a house. A family's most prized possession.

:uniform:

I've been thinking a lot about veterans and the military. They seem to be catching my attention lately. Here is another prized possession, somewhat. I remember this 18 year old young man, who just got into Westpoint. He was extremely excited and proud of himself for all his hard work. I asked him what was the one thing he would bring with him to school to remind him of home. He brought me into the garage and pulled a garment bag from a rack. It was his father's uniform, who was stationed Iraq. He went on to tell me about his father and how he was his inspiration for Westpoint. I couldn't help but be drawn to his hand that was feeling the uniform repeatedly without hesitation. Over and over. Over and over. I hope he is doing well.

:prize:

WWII Veteran let me photograph him with his most prized possession. A Nazi flag he tore off a building in Germany and a newspaper clipping. I spent 3 hours listening to the most amazing stories of heroism, bravery, camaraderie, and plain ol' pride. So grateful to have met him.

:fridge:

"Never eat more than you can lift." --Miss Piggy

:ready:

County finals. Danielle prepares to run. Scouts are looking. Coaches are looking. Friends are looking. Danielle looks to the side. A small group of supporters are screaming louder than ever. She doesn't smile. She doesn't nod. She doesn't acknowledge them. She is ready. She is set. BANG!

.:mommy:.

The one you will always find comfort in...mommmy.

.:dress:.

This bride-to-be was so shy, so sweet, so nice. Everything you would picture in a little girl being swept up in the ultimate fairytale. She was so calm during this whole process. Silently picking dresses. Taking her time to try them on. No worries in the world. This was the one she picked. She spent a long time looking down at herself in the dress. Almost imagining her Prince Charming waiting.

.:dolfan:.

Proud of my Dolphins this weekend. Boo on the Buffalo ;)

:compare:

While shooting for my story on a doctor who left school to pursue a body building career, a 16-year-old walked in. It got me thinking and shooting. This pre-pubescent young man is starting early. He is trying to achieve a body of a god. While other kids in his classes are worried about girls, finishing homework, and popularity, he is tanning, dieting and working his body to the brink. All for the pursuit of perfection and a trophy.

:beauty:

“The best part of beauty is that which no picture can express.” -- Francis Bacon, Sr.

.:andros:.

Dreaming of Andros today. One place I will definately visit again. The culture was beautiful. The people were beautiful. The land was beautiful. Definatlety a twist on my own culture that I found comfortable and refreshing. Oh, Andros...