Proverbs 15:13 A happy heart makes the face cheerful, but heartache crushes the spirit. This Blog was created to offer hope, encouragement,and joy. It is my believe the a smile is a powerful tool, especially in urban communities where the world can be a harsh and cold place. I will go to under served communities with my camera for one YEAR. Each week, for a total of 52 weeks, I will ask one person on the street to volunteer to give the world a smile. Can you smile with me?
Sunday, September 30, 2012
Saturday, September 15, 2012
Sunday, August 26, 2012
Sunday, August 12, 2012
Week Six - McSmile
McSmile
I took this photo while going to the McDonald's on Mechanicsville Turnpike just outside of Whitcomb Court.
Sunday, August 5, 2012
Week Five - Spreading the Word
Today I found Daniel and Sterling spreading God's word to William in the Carver Community. The weather was hot, but sharing God's word is super cool. Say cheese!!
Sunday, July 29, 2012
Week Four: A Gilpin Smile
This week I went to Gilpin Court where I got this smile.
Maybe they're skeptical of a man coming around with camera, wondering what my motives are. People today are socially guarded, and some with good reason. The real heroes are those who are not afraid to let their social walls come down and communicate.
Maybe in the upcoming weeks I will bring along a friend or two to ease peoples apprehensions.
Anybody Want To Join ME?
Saturday, July 21, 2012
Week 3- July 21, 2012 - Just getting off of vacation
Not too hot to Smile. I talked to these three coming from Mosby Court, they were trying to stay cool by getting popsicles from the conner store.
Monday, July 9, 2012
Week 2 July 9, 2012- Every smile has a story
I met Barbara in Churchill near 25th Street. She told me that she was hungry and had no food. She has to wait until tomorrow for her next meal, when the shelter opens to give her a meal. She also explained that she was missing most of her front teeth. Even with that, and in this heat, she gave me her best smile.
Monday, July 2, 2012
Day One - It Has Begun
Day one - A Smile is hard to come by in this area.
I met Casper on the corner of Mosby St. and Venable st. in Church Hill. I walked around that area for about 30 minutes before anyone would allow me to take their picture. I got many sour looks, several "I don't Smile"answers, and at least three "I need to get to the dentist first"(They were completely serious. Healthcare is a true struggle for that community).
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