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ancient autumn sky,
light gleans from shadows
gold leaf rustles

Enjoy.

Bikers For Tots, Center City

Flag, Center City

Meters, West Philly

Whithered Flower, West Philly

Glove Crow, West Philly

Flowers, West Philly

Pipes and Wall, West Philly

It is quite amazing when one thinks about the number of issues that the American Muslim must rankle with today. By this I mean, the litany of subjects American Muslims must sift and filter through their Islam (or so we believe): education, cultural engagement (or lack there of), sex and eroticism. The list goes on. And on that list, music would have to be included. “Akhiy, you listen to music? Don’t you know that’s haram?” How many of us have heard that line? Well, this is neither the post, time or current moment I plan to engage the permissibility of that subject (though I do plan to write a post on it to engage the idea of cultural navigation on behalf of American Muslims). Rather, I solely wanted to express the thoughts that skimmed across my mind as I entered the International House Philadelphia to see Cecil Taylor perform tonight.

A congratulatory word should be expressed to IHP and Ars Nova for making the performance possible. Not only for the significance of bring a musician of the notoriety and calibre of Taylor to Philadelphia but to keeping jazz and improvisational music alive in our community. Read more this entry »

Now is the time for brisk walks. The weather almost beckons one to go out doors and breathe in the crisp air. I thought I would see how I could do with night photography with my little gadget. A couple more camera phone shots. Enjoy.

Self-portrait in Shower Room, Center City

Rock and Plants Study #4, West Philly

Amtrak Station, Center City

34^th and Chestnut, University City

Parking Garage, University City