Kajarisha: Maiden Portraits of an American Ethnic Beauty

Like myself, my very dear friend, Pebbles, is of a multi ethnic background, predominantly, she is mostly of the Cherokee Nation. (Native American)

Her daughter, Kajarisha, has been spending most of the summer with her father, whom is Caucasian. So, she came down to do a religious convention with her mother (Pebbles). And, she is exceptionally cute, and VERY beautiful. Here she is posing for some photos in the garden.

Pebbles gave her a Milk Maid Braid, and I did the ribbons. We all did her clothing, hair, etc.

 Unfortunately, those darn clouds blocked my perfect sunlight, so they are not quite as bright & colorful, as I would've preferred.

Collins Park: Chestnut Street Philadelphia

John F. Collins Park: 
Chestnut Street
Center City Philadelphia 費城! 
(Not far from Rittenhouse)

 Collins Park is 1 of those special hidden gems in Center City. It's located on Chestnut Street. You would never know it's there unless you stumble upon it, which is literally how I found it in in 1998. Altho' I remember it differently. Somehow in my mind I remembered it with spheres on the fountains/pedistools. I went looking for it, but I couldn't quite remember it clearly in my mind, nor where exactly it was. So, either my memory was off (which very well could be) or it changed.
But, I KNEW it was the right place when I saw the gate! There's a special gate, and at certain times the gates are closed. You never really know why, because I've been around during various parts of the day or night when it was open or closed.

 Collins Park is like a secret garden, with a modern art zen fusion. I could easily see it in video of my friends belly dancing or doing a yoga class video, or even an MTV video... maybe 1980s-1990s synth Pop... who knows?

I wish I had sought out this place earlier because they have a live music series of musicians playing music inside the small park. I had JUST missed it when I got there.
Maybe I will try again to catch it tomorrow.

 For more info about the live music series see information here.

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