Diversity Memphis Chat

07.14.08 12:38:31 PM

Day 5, Friday July 11, 2008 Re-entry/Candlelight Friday always seems to go slowly, I guess it is because we are going home the next day and things are beginning to occur to the delegates. The day starts like any other, except today the guys are late, really late. Jamie assigns them K.P. and they have to do it all day, plus other activities we haven’t done early in the week. Being on time is always important and just because it is the last day doesn’t make it okay. Following breakfast which is pancakes, fruit, bacon or sausage (turkey) the staff meets as usual. I stay with Kenny for the evaluations and picture taking by the delegates. As the morning singing begins, I am off the church to post the blog again, but will have to return again later to post photos and a second blog. This has really been easier than last year, but still difficult to do. We really are dependant on technology and without it everything seems harder. I am back in time for the Dennis Freeland discussion and have the chance to really spend some time talking about Dennis. The delegates seem to retain the information and even continue to appear to be interested. I am really happy about this. Discussion groups until lunch and our workshop today is about communication with a couple of activities called, Sharks in the Water, Walking Blind and letter writing. The delegates write themselves a letter which we will mail about six months from now. Each one writes about his or her experience and how they feel as camp comes to an end. The final recreation period is full of swimming, photographs and conversation about keeping in touch. Following the final flag lowering and dinner the delegates take on the staff in a basketball game. The staff wins, but it turns out to be close and there are rumors of the staff retiring from this annual challenge game. We will see next year if it happens or not. Candlelight begins at 7:30 PM and is a solemn ceremony officially signaling the end of camp. It goes, long, there are tears, joy and promises of staying in touch. In the candlelight the delegates and staff do express their feelings openly and sincerely. This is followed by a bonfire, ghost stories and general laughter. Finally the delegates get to stay up late together at a closing party with music and the staff as chaperones. Things slow down about midnight and everyone heads to their cabins. Camp is almost over and another group of alumni are going to return to our community. Day 6, Saturday July 12, 2008 Wake Up, Clean Up, Go Home Saturday starts with breakfast, cleaning the cabins, packing and getting ready to return to Memphis. The breakfast is cinnamon rolls, bacon, turkey sausage and fruit. The bus arrives at 9:00 AM for our scheduled 10:00 AM departure. We still have to hold elections, complete evaluations and do more picture taking. Finally we finish, load the bus and head back to Lindenwood Christian Church. We arrive on time, 11:00 AM and the delegates gather for introduction to their parents, a few songs, and reminders that they want to go eat together this very night. This is a tradition that has been taking place since I joined the organization and before and it shows no sign of lessening. Following photos, goodbyes and distribution of the camp picture, the delegates head home with their parents. As for me it is off to the office to unload the material and get ready for another week. Camp is officially over and FreeLand #3 has joined the history of other camps. It has been a great week and one the delegates will probably remember a lifetime. Who could ask for more than that? One final note, the photo attached to these blogs is of Dennis Freeland and me taken in 2000. The delegates wanted to see this person we talked about so much and it occurred to me that it was important that we share the photo with you as well. I hope you have enjoyed reading this about camp; I have enjoyed writing although getting it online has been a challenge. Thanks for reading!

07.11.08 12:57:03 PM

Day 4, Thursday, July 10, 2008 Know Your Community/Talent Night Today has been another long day for everyone. As I start to write this we are awaiting the completion of Talent night. After encouraging the delegates to stand up for each other all week long, we change the rules on Thursday and test them to be sure that they understand that society still sees them in very simplified terms. This really opens the discussions up and focuses on the importance of community. Our day starts early and for breakfast this morning we had eggs, sausage, biscuits and gravy. A hearty breakfast and it is one of my favorites. The morning is followed by a noon flag raising and skit, another deviation from our normal schedule. Lunch is Hamburgers, another personal favorite and one that I always look forward to. The afternoon is highlighted by a workshop conducted by the Israeli Scouts. They always do a great job and really do bring an international flavor to camp. The scouts have been coming to camp for over fifteen years and they are a tremendous asset to us and our community. This year they played games, taught them about Israel and also taught the delegates their names in Hebrew. It is always a very interactive and game driven workshop. It is amazing how much the delegates learn and how capable the scouts are about sharing information about their country and the political situation in the Middle East. I remember every scout for the last fifteen years and I have even had the chance to see some of the scouts from the early years. This continues to be a special addition to camp and one that I hope will continue for years to come. Continuing the blog becomes harder with each passing day, not writing it, but finding a place to gain internet access and have the time to upload photos and copy. We are in a dead zone as far as cable or phone access so we face technology challenges daily. However we will continue to post until all the information has been added. I spent time in Collierville today having the group photo of the delegates made into individual prints for the delegates. We will distribute them Saturday on our return. Today reminded me of my first camps in Searcy Arkansas and the daily trips to Walmart to stock the commissary. We actually used to sell T-Shirts and food and bottled drinks to the delegates. I think I spend enough money to by stock in Wal Mart and got to be on a first name basis with the people in the store there. I am really glad those days are over. It rained today and I was reminded of our first year here at Pinecrest when a storm came through and knocked out the power. Rains, winds, screaming delegates, darkness and blessed cooler air. It rains every year at camp at least once and I always think about that first year. Camp really moves quickly after visitors’ day and tomorrow is our last full day of camp. In some respects it seems we have been here forever and yet in others it is hard to believe it is almost over. Talent night was extremely entertaining and I am always amazed at how talented these young people are. It is a fun night and this year was led by Ameenah Ameen. She did a great job and we were treated to some outstanding dance, songs, poems and creative entertainment. Well, more to come tomorrow.

07.11.08 10:32:15 AM

Day 3, Wednesday July 9, 2008 Visitors Day/Know Your Friends/ Culture Night Today has been a busy one and it isn’t over yet. I got up a half hour earlier so that I could have some quiet time and it seems I have been on the run ever since 6:30 AM. It seems there was no nature walk this morning and only two people showed up for the exercise class. It was quiet when I went for coffee and while it was nice, I wondered where everyone was. At 7:30 AM Carolyn Head, Jamie Griffin and I reviewed the day, what to expect and who would do what. I will be doing the Tim Malkin role and Carolyn and Kenny Terrell will be helping me. Jamie and Carolyn will handle my role after lunch and we have identified six delegates for the Town Hall meeting. Topics to be discussed are the historic Presidential election, Immigration issues and improvements in society since the civil rights era. Flag raising was at 7:45 and the delegates looked good in their FreeLand shirts. They again did a good job on the skit at Flag raising, these skits have been well thought out and on topic all week. Breakfast was French toast sticks, bacon or turkey sausage, cereal and fruit. While the staff met to review the day, I prepared to go to the Presbyterian Church to post the daily blog. I didn’t have time to post the new pictures but we will have new ones today and throughout the rest of the week. I was back at 9:30 AM and went to the morning sing as it was finishing up. I did talk about Dennis this morning and while it was hard, it felt good to talk about a friend I still miss. I talked about the first camp and riding to camp with Dennis, his high confidence, constant support and his seemingly unerring moral compass. I said yesterday that Dennis is with me more here at camp than anywhere else and I certainly felt his presence this morning. The delegates are attentive, interested and seem to enjoy hearing about the man camp is named after. That makes me feel very pleased and I think Dennis would be pleased as well. After the FreeLand talk, the counselors performed their skit and at approximately 10:15 AM our first visitors arrived. Since we have been doing camp here at Pinecrest we have had visitors’ day on Wednesday for board members, funders and delegates parents and families. We usually have between 10 and 15 people, but today we actually had almost 25 people in attendance. One board member, Bert Wolff attended families from the delegates and four former staff members and alumni were on hand. It also included the mother of a delegate who attended camp in 1985 at the Land between the lakes. This must have been camp number 2 of the Anytown days. I have always enjoyed the fact that families go to camp, brothers, sisters, cousins, friends and now children of alumni. I think my predecessor Harry Moore, would be pleased to know camp still has an impact on those it touches. I know it makes me feel good about what we do. I gave the tour, showed the over 100 photos taking 18 minutes and talked about camp for the parents information. We then joined the delegates as their discussion groups ended. We ate lunch together with the delegates singing the FreeLand Song and circle of love. It was impressive and Jamie and Carolyn did a good job. We then had our third annual anniversary/birthday cake presented and sang happy birthday to one of the delegates who is having a birthday Friday. It seems there is always someone who celebrates a birthday at camp. After lunch we had a chance to participate in our Town Hall meeting and while the delegates were impressive in both their knowledge and ability to express themselves, the counselors, Austin Howell and Ashley were impressive in their facilitation of the event itself. The program was outstanding and I think the parents were pleased and surprised. The photos, family photos, individual photos and our group FreeLand photo. Special thanks to Maggie Sakaan who made sure we got some excellent photos during the day. You will see them beginning tomorrow. The families finally left about 2:00 PM and the delegates were given extra recreation time until Flag lowering at 5:00 PM. Dinner followed and tonight was Taco night! Last minute preparation for culture night and final rehearsals as well as naps and enjoying the rain that always comes while we are at camp. I think it was a great day and while I have more to say, I must run to see culture night. I am told we have 15 different groups, so it will be a long night. One quick comment I want to share, Bert Wolff who has been coming since we have been at Pinecrest said that while she always enjoys the day, this was the most diverse, largest and most enjoyable day she remembers. I agree and I think Tim Malkin would be proud of the Jeans Girls and their family who all attended. More later! It is 8:30 PM now and we are taking a break in the Culture night program so I wanted to write a few words about the evening program and the day. I am always impressed with our delegates regardless of what they do during Culture night. It takes a lot of courage to stand in front of people you have been with all week and talk about your heritage, religion or what you believe and not know how it will be accepted. I am proud of these young people and all the alumni who have been to camp before them and will certainly come after them. Taking a stand isn’t always easy, but these young people are doing it and making a difference in not only their lives but ours. That alone makes all the effort of organizing camp worthwhile. Got to go, don’t want to miss the rest of the evening. Will write again tomorrow. Camp is over half way and we are beginning the final steps.

07.09.08 09:12:39 AM

Day 2, Tuesday July 7, 2008 Know your family/Gender roles and stereotypes Thank goodness for laptops! I am sitting outside with the sun sinking slowly into the west after what can only be described as another good day. Camp is moving very rapidly and we are closing the Tuesday evening session out in a little while. I have been coming to camp for fifteen years now and we have been at Pinecrest for over twelve. The facility has changed dramatically and is now almost too plush. The first year we came to Pinecrest the boys cabins didn’t have air-conditioning and now those cabins are individual rooms for paying customers to stay in. I often tell the staff that camp is a process, not an event. You can often tell by mid-week how things are going. This is one of those camps where everyone understands the importance of what we are doing and is eager to participate. It really is moving quickly. The day started like all the others with a nature hike this morning. They left at 6:00 AM and a large group showed up. The impact was felt however on the exercise class with fewer attending due to the hike. When I walked out at 7:00 AM, once again there were people everywhere. I have to tell you, this is a strange site, usually I am the only one around and I enjoy the silence. This week however, it is full of life and for the second day in a row, Flag raising went off on time, even finishing early and once again we stood in line for breakfast. The skits have been thoughtful and to the point about inclusion and its importance as well as the role we as individuals can play. So far, I have been impressed. For breakfast this morning we had eggs, sausage, gravy, biscuits and cereal. I must admit, it tasted good. I skipped the staff meeting this morning and stayed with Kenny while he presented the evaluation forms. He really does a good job with the delegates and I had a chance to take some photos of some of the groups I mentioned yesterday. I think this is the first staff meeting I have missed in 15 years and I really enjoyed the freedom to visit wit the delegates. Otis and Ameenah led the singing and I am told it is getting much better. There are apparently some good voices in this group of delegates. Jamie and Carolyn led the review about Dennis and why we named camp after him. I will do something this week, but as I have said before, Dennis is more with me when I am here at Pinecrest than anywhere else and I am simply not ready to talk about him yet. The delegates seem genuinely interested and that gives me a great sense of satisfaction. The skit was effective and discussion groups are continuing to grow stronger. I often say that I think discussion groups are the heart of camp and we have some excellent counselors and advisors leading the discussions. This group isn’t afraid to talk and that certainly helps. Lunch was pizza, with corn, salad and applesauce! We had a new workshop this afternoon, led by Ameenah where the delegates were divided into smaller groups and formed their own communities replete with mayors, religious leaders, flags and constitutions. It went the full time and even long as discussion continued. Everyone seemed to like this and it leads into tonight’s program regarding gender roles. Recreation time found the delegates swimming, sleeping, playing volleyball and a group challenging some staff to basketball. Just another typical camp rivalry! Dinner tonight was pot roast, potatoes, vegetables, roles and cake. By far the best meal of the week and it was enjoyed by all. Lots of photos taken today and we still miss Tim Malkin . Carolyn and I are trying to fill the void and while we may have as many photos, they certainly won’t be as good. But we will do our best and as Tim says, That will be enough. A couple of final notes for the day. We have a group of young people here from the MIFA Cool Program and they are a great group. You can see their photos in the gallery section. We also have some young people from the Y program and they too are a welcome addition to our delegates. There are some excellent programs taking place in our community and we at Diversity Memphis are glad to be able to work with them and provide an addition to the good work already being done. We should all recognize that by working together we can accomplish more than if we work at odds with each other. The folks her at Pinecrest continue to be exceedingly helpful in making sure I get to post photos and continue the blog daily. Today one of the school leaders actually came to the Presbyterian church and let me in so I could post to the web site. Tomorrow is visitors’ day and we are expecting to be busy and I will have to fill Tim’s role of host and tour guide. Jamie will fulfill my role with the delegates and introductions and I have recruited Carolyn and Kenny to assist me. So we will be busy until late. I am not sure when this Weill be posted but I will get to the web site at some point. Also please note, while I am trying to check phone messages It is difficult and sometimes impossible, so bear with us this week. And as usual feel free to share this information with anyone you would like too. Hope to talk to you tomorrow.

07.08.08 01:54:50 PM

Day 1, Monday, July 07, 2008 Know Yourself/ Prejudice & Discrimination The day starts at 6:00 AM with an exercise class and as I approach the lodge, I am amazed to see delegates who have just finished the class. Eleven people signed up and eleven people showed up. Instead of the usual dragging around all the delegates are on hand by 7:30 AM. We always say each camp has its own personality and if this hold true for the week, it will be a prime example of that saying becoming true. There are a few new wrinkles this year for us to work through. There is another group here at camp and we all will be eating in the dining hall at the same time. We are seated on one side and their smaller group on the other. To make it easier, we will be eating at 8:00 AM, 12:00 Noon and 5:00 PM. The other group will eat thirty minutes later and we should be done before they really get started. Flag raising is scheduled for 7:45 AM and we are early. The skit is cute, but short and at 7:50 we are in line waiting for the kitchen to serve breakfast. Muffins, fruit, cereal, milk, juice coffee, bacon and turkey sausage are plentiful and the delegates eat with abandon. At 8:30 AM the staff gathers for a brief meeting to go over the day, review the evening and deal with any issues that need to be taken care of. Things appear to be running smoothly and Jamie and Carolyn lead the group through its responsibilities. Off to singing (previously the Hill side sing, although never on a hill or outside, now morning singing) led by jerry Otis Kimble and Ameenah Ameen. We are doing almost all of our activities in an area called the stump and the acoustics are better, the delegates more spirited and the music actually sounds pretty good. At 10:00 AM, Carolyn Head conducts the first of daily sections about Dennis Freeland. Today we explain who Dennis was, why the camp is named after him and why the FreeLand song is so important. The session goes well and Carolyn and I discuss doing a video presentation regarding this and information about Dennis so that can always be a part of camp. I’m off to the Presbyterian Church in LaGrange to utilize there dsl connection so I can post this blog and update the photos for your viewing pleasure. Pincrest doesn’t have Comcast or a DSL connection and dial up is a test of your patience and perseverance. After last year, I am willing to drive to Collierville and post from any wifi opportunity. After a few starts and stops, I finally get the information posted and with luck tomorrow you will be seeing this update. While I am gone, discussion groups are taking place and when I return at 11:35, they are still going strong. Clearly the conversations have been good! Lunch is corn dogs (or turkey corn dogs), rotel and chips, vegetables and chocolate chip cookies. Kind of strange, but the delegates don’t seem to mind. The food here is really good, I just sometime, don’t quite understand the combinations. After Lunch, I take Jamie into LaGrange, introduce him to the Postmaster and we mail postcards the delegates have written. It is interesting, each year we go over how to write a postcard and each year some of the delegates don’t get it write. Most have never seen a post card and don’t have any idea how to write on one. Certainly not how to address one or even really know their addresses. Just another generational change for us to live with, I guess. At 1:30 PM, Carolyn Head and Cindy Sakaan present a workshop on institutional racism and again the workshop is full of discussion and goes until after 3:00 PM. Recreation time is from 3:00 PM to 5:00 PM and the delegates use the pool, shoot basketball, sleep, talk and just hang out. Flag lowering and a skit are at 5:00 PM and this skit is longer and more thought out. A little after 5:00 PM and we are eating dinner. This time, spaghetti, with or without meat sauce, salad, Italian green beans, bread and of course dessert. Following dinner the delegates have cabin time and the process of planning for skits, culture night, talent night and calling home take place. The evening program is Prejudice and Discrimination and we will be watching the movie “Crash” followed by a round table discussion about the stereotypes, bigotry and prejudice displayed in the movie. This has proved to be an effective way to open the door on discussing discrimination in today’s society. Carolyn Head and Jamie Griffin are leading this discussion. Closing circle will take place following the discussion and tomorrow our first nature hike will take place along with another exercise class. By the time you read this we will be well into day two of camp. A couple of footnotes for you. Tim Malkin isn’t at camp this year. He and his wife are in California visiting friends and he is missed. The camp staff asked about him today and we all miss his counsel. He is represented by three sisters we call the Jeans girls, who have a connection to the Malkins. We will be sending Tim their photo tomorrow. We also have three of the Sakaan family here at camp, Omar, Zach and Cindy. All the family except the father Wallid have been to camp, so maybe next year we can get him. I also understand that Maggie Sakaan is in town and she may be coming for visitors’ day. Wang Ying Glasgow worked hard and we have four young men representing the Chinese American community here at camp. Thank her if you get the chance. Callie Herd posted information about camp on her blog and Ruth Martinez is here representing the Latino community. And we must thank an unnamed FedEx executive for providing scholarship funds so a delegate could attend camp. And last but certainly not least, the Israeli Scouts are here for the 15th consecutive year during my tenure bringing an international flavor to camp. They will be doing a workshop Thursday and it is always a delegate favorite. Bert and Art Wolff make sure this happens every year, so let them know how much we appreciate them. I think this gives you an idea that camp benefits from a lot of people being involved in many different ways. Ask how you can help, we can find a way!

07.07.08 11:04:45 AM

FreeLand 3, July 6, 2008 Preparation and Departure Staff arrived yesterday to begin training for this years third FreeLand Youth Camp, registration had gone well and we were expecting as many as 36 delegates making this the biggest camp in recent years. Especially since we changed from Anytown to FreeLand. Spirits were high and everyone was expecting both a good camp and to have to work a little harder to make sure everything ran according to schedule. We arrived about 5:00 PM got settled, put all our stuff away and had our annual cold cut meal. Dinner was unusually quiet, but it got better as we settled in for the night. Training took time and we went over responsibilities, who did what and where we need to concentrate our efforts. All in all we worked until about 10 PM before breaking for the evening. Departure, packing and all the things associated with just getting to camp had worn some of us out. The counselors stayed up watching movies, the adults went to bed early and some of us just sat and watched the slow pace of the evening. We had some rain; it cooled things down and made it really nice outside. Optimism prevails at this point and as we prepare for Sunday training and the delegates departure from the city, we are all excited about the prospects. Sunday arrived and everyone realizes it is the last day to sleep late before the delegates arrive and things begin to move rapidly. We all drag around and are up at different times, but everyone is ready for brunch by the time it is served at 10:30 AM. Conversation is animated and everyone seems to be ready to get started. Following some last minute reviews and assignments, it is time to depart for the city to make sure the delegates make the bus and report exactly how many made the bus and when they left. That task is handled by me and while I do enjoy the drive and the final hours of isolation before camp; begins; I also miss the anticipation and preparation as we get ready for camp. But someone has to do it and it seems to be my responsibility. So off to the office, followed by a long wait for the bus and the delegates to arrive. The heat is oppressive and as sweat beads on my forehead, I wonder why I am doing this? Finally things start to move and suddenly people are pouring in and the bus is starting to load, first the luggage and then the bus itself. The heat is worse and yet parents stand around waiting for the actual departure. There are strained hugs, anxious hugs, forced hugs and some who don’t hug because of the onlookers. But it is obvious that the parents and delegates are going to miss each other. Finally the last delegates load the bus and off we go. I phone the camp, give them the numbers and start the long drive back to camp. One day closer and certainly less stressed than a week ago or even last night. Freeland number three is underway and we are all in for a great week! Get Acquainted, Sunday Night As the delegates arrive, the staff runs out to the bus to welcome them. This may be the only time in their lives, that this will happen and it is a tradition of camp. There are looks of confusion and joy on the faces of the delegates, they simply are not sure what to expect. Staff unloads the luggage and the delegates are ushered into the lodge where a quick review of the dinner process is given and everyone enjoys there first camp meal. Tonight is Chicken, peas, salad, mashed potatoes, cheese biscuits and brownies for desert. Not a bad meal for a camp setting and it goes quickly. Name tags are distributed, cabins assigned and the delegates are off to their new living quarters for the first time. They are given about an hour to get things squared away and then return to the lodge for the beginning of the evening program. Jamie Griffin and Carolyn Head are co-directing camp this year and they along with the rest of the staff present a skit introducing themselves. This year the skit has a military flavor and each staff person has a nickname. It is well received and then Carolyn and Jamie go over the rules for camp. Once this has been presented, the fun begins. The entire staff participates in an evening designated to help the delegates learn each others names and break down the barriers that so often separate us. The program is standard, but each year it has a different feel and receives a different response. This looks like a really good group of delegates and we are pleased with the enthusiasm and spirit of the evening. As the evening draws to a close we gather in what will be the final activity each day, the closing circle. Announcements are made, there will be nature hike and a new morning exercise class offered this year at 6 AM. Surprisingly many sign up; we will see how many actually show up in the morning. Jamie closes the evening with a quote from Dr. Martin Luther King and the delegates leave the lodge in silence. Arrival day of FreeLand is over!

03.22.08 08:52:45 PM

hello I would like to find someone to practice my English while I stay here in Memphis

01.31.08 06:48:00 PM

i realized that i haven't checked in so i did. greetings to all!

10.04.07 07:17:15 PM

hey everybody

09.25.07 01:51:01 PM

Hello to all Jim and all your helpers. I hear glowing reports about the walk. What a happening it is becomming. The CA article was great and my congratulations to all. BIGDOG

08.24.07 08:55:34 PM

Hello Guys I hope everyone summer has been good! I'm trying to arrange for an event that we all can go out and have a good time, relax, and most importantly not thinking about school! for awhile that is, so if any one have any suggestions dont hesitate to let me know. thanks

08.15.07 11:32:43 PM

Wassup Everybody!!Im back in the states now. I had lots of fun at Cambridge and in Paris and I am so happy I went. But now, Im glad to be home. I've missed all you guys and I hope you are all being good!!

08.07.07 06:26:43 PM

Hey Guys! I hope everyone is doing well? Im out of town right and i will be back this sat. I hope to hang out with everyone when i get back! Seniors!!!Lol

08.03.07 10:14:19 AM

wassup guys!!! in case u didnt kno, im in england right now for a study program and i am havin a blast, but i still miss u guys tho!!! right now im in mcdonalds, and it jus happens to hav computers with internet, lol, but anyway, u guys keep in touch so that when i get back we can all hang out again!!!

08.03.07 12:57:53 AM

hey guys and gals. ladies and gentlemen. i was just checking in to see how everyone is. i know the summer is nearing an end and i just thought, sense you guys are keeping tabs on one another, i'd join in on the fun!!

07.31.07 03:50:32 PM

Hey Freelanders! Enjoy the rest of your summer vacation from school. There is a letter to the editor from two of our visitors in today's newspaper. The letter is about the deer at Camp Freeland, I think. Hope to run into you soon!

07.25.07 05:20:04 PM

I miss yall sooo much yall call me We all got 2 do somethin 2gether again!

07.25.07 11:21:03 AM

wat up everybody

07.24.07 12:04:50 AM

Hey Everbody.......... I miss you guys really but its good dat we can all keep in touch here!!!!!YAYYYYYYYYYYYYYYY

07.22.07 12:06:58 AM

what up

07.21.07 06:40:23 PM

Hello from Bigdog. If you will email me at bigdogtim@earthlink.net with your Email address I will arrange for you to share photos on Snapfish. I have over 120 downloaded and am glad to share. Do your best it will be enough

07.21.07 02:28:39 PM

Hey! I hope everything is going well with everyone! but i ask that People encourage others to get involved in the Diversity memphis chat room and so everyone can keep in touch. Thanks!!!

07.21.07 02:07:57 PM

What's up everyone? what is everyone up to??

07.21.07 12:22:08 AM

I miss all of you so much send any pictures that you have please

07.20.07 03:24:59 PM

Hey everyone!!! Miss y'all soooo much!