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Historical Society of Frankford to Host Community Arts Project

Historical Society of Frankford Hosts the Tacony Lab Community Arts Center
Northeast 250 Threads of History arts event

The Historical Society of Frankford (HSF) is pleased to host Mural Arts Philadelphia and the Tacony
LAB Community Art Center Northeast 250: Threads of History community arts project on Tuesday,
March 31 at 6:00 PM at the Society’s library/museum at 1507 Orthodox St, Philadelphia.

This project, part of the City’s US Semiquincentennial celebrations, will shine spotlights at several
venues on the history of Northeast Philadelphia and the many small organizations that keep that
history alive. Using the US flag as the organizing principle and creative inspiration, hands-on
artmaking activities at each event will engage communities with the idea of individual expression in
flags. Participants will have an opportunity to create an artwork to keep.

The Frankford event will also feature an exhibit of artifacts and documents from the HSF collection
related to Betsy Ross, the woman often portrayed as the creator of the flag, and her relatives in
Northeast Philly who preserved and promoted her life story, as well as a short presentation.

This event is free and open to the public. Off street parking will be available across Orthodox Street
at the Frankford Friends School. Light refreshments will be available.

About the Historical Society of Frankford: Founded in 1905, the Historical Society of Frankford preserves and interprets the history of
Northeast Philadelphia through its collections, exhibitions, and educational programs.

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Spring is Singing

Spring is singing

Crescent Moon shining in the sky, winter saying it’s last goodbyes.
Shadows dancing on Frozen ponds, spring is singing I’m coming home.
Rain starts falling from the sky, winter is saying its last goodbyes.
Spring is singing I’m coming home. Flowers are pushing from beneath the snow.
Spring is still singing, I’m coming home. Rain is falling from up above to wash away the fallen snow.
But yet, spring is still singing I’m coming home. Look for me it won’t be long – spring is singing, I’m coming home, look for me it won’t be long.

By Lenny Jaynes

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Through The Day

THROUGH THE DAY

Have you ever had a day that was full of disappointments,
Have you ever had a day that just didn’t go your way.
This is when you should reach out for understanding.
And throw your hands up for mercy and guidance that will get you through the day.
Because every day is a journey, and some may get lost along the way.
So, raise your hands up to the heavens and say – God help me make it through the day.
I may be lost without your wisdom, but can you show me the way to a brighter day.
I know I shouldn’t be thinking about tomorrow, because I have so much to do today.
If I can just lean to your understanding, I know I can make it – through the day

By Lenny Jaynes

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In My Heart

IN MY HEART

You brought me home; you tuck me in. You said this is the beginning, this is where life begins.
You promised me we would never part. But here I am alone in the dark, tears on my pillow pain in my heart; just remember we would never part.
But now you’re gone and I don’t know why, Daddy said you were up in the sky.
I don’t know why you had to go, after you promised you would never let go.
Tears on my pillow, pain in my heart – knowing you told me we would never part.
Now you’re gone and I’m all alone – just remember one thing mama I’m going to be strong. Because in my heart, that’s where you belong.
So, the journey is not over, and we will never be apart. Because we’ll always be together – here in my heart.

By Lenny Jaynes

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Somebody

SOMEBODY

You may not see the forest because of the trees.
You may not feel the heat because of the breeze.
Sometimes you may think you’re all alone.

BUT SOMEBODY.
They may not know you, but they do know God.

SOMEBODY.
May have seen you in distress, they don’t know you, but they do know GOD

SOMEBODY.
They don’t know you, but that’s okay they called on God and prayed for you.

SOMEBODY.
They may have seen the tears in your eyes, they may have seen you stressing as you walked by.

SOMEBODY.
Somebody bless you and you don’t know why, they don’t know you but they do know God.

SOMEBODY.
Prayed for you today.

SOMEBODY.

By Lenny Jaynes