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I actually graduated with Pascalie from UF's Poli Sci department, I think we sat together during commencement. You can imagine my elation when she asked me to photograph her [again]; this time as she's earned her Masters from American University.

I'm still on a Grad Photo Tour (edited most of the pictures from Gainesville) heading through DC & Maryland next...

I (we) have come a long way. And for those who've supported itp' 85 since day one, including you Pascalie, this post is to express how I really appreciate you.

I got the chance to go back to Gainesville to support Black Gator Grads in honoring a longtime faculty member and activist, during her years as a student and as a resident of Gainesville, Dr. Betty Fullwood.
She's finally retiring as as faculty member- and my fondest memories aren't from when we called her Dr. Dowdell during the minority program for freshmem, PAACT, but rather from talking to her one-on-one for a photo project for Blacklisted! I left her office with a sense of warmth, intelligence and selflessness that will be missed in her absence.

Outside of being a tad bit preoccupied with my internship at Africare and editing for the New Ghanaian newspaper, Virginia weather this week has been dreary, murky and completely 'picture unworthy' in my opinion. Unless gray splattered with rain is your favorite color, I'll pass.
I find myself often times day dreaming, kinda in fantasy land, thinking about my top 10 experiences in Florida, and the medieval faire is definitely high on my list.
I appreciate the medieval faire lover who invited me, and of course, the Scotsman who apparently went to the same grade school in Ghana as my mom and found the time to introduce himself to me.
Ah, good times.

Much of what I have to say is in the poem.
Till we meet again.