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Daddy Wasn’t Home When I breathed air for the first time, daddy wasn’t home When I made my first friend, daddy wasn’t home When I made a card for Father’s Day, daddy wasn’t home When I saw someone die for the first time, daddy wasn’t home When I fell in love for the first time, daddy wasn’t home When I Continue reading Daddy Wasn’t Home-Henry Appiah
Being a youth in Jane and Finch has certain expectations. The children can be seen running around in a very carefree manner at any given time of the day. Depending on their ages, hereditary genes, etc., their teeth may appear pearly white, sand-beige and many are still losing teeth. However this does not stop them from smiling.
Insanity: Doing the same thing over & over & expecting a different result each time. For three years, every single morning, I woke up from bed in hopes that it was all a nightmare, in hopes that if I drove over to your house I’d be greeted by a hug and of course that intoxicating smile of yours that always Continue reading The Daily News
This past Thanksgiving weekend, I took the time out to acknowledge what it is that I am truly thankful for – my family. I have an aunt that lives north of the city with her husband and two beautiful children. Each time I visit, and I must confess I should more often, I like to bring little treats for her Continue reading Sandbox Rules that Stick for Life
Good evening, My name is Grace Good and I am going to be in charge of the ACT For Youth blog spot. My fellow youth interns will also be blogging on topics they find interesting or of importance to them (i.e. community events that have taken place or upcoming community events, quotes, or even a space to blog about how Continue reading First 2011 ACT For Youth Intern Blog Posting
J.B. talks about the art of beatboxing and shares his own personal advice on avoiding gang life and inspiring the youth of Jane-Finch to reach their goals.