Als Simmons

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Hair Transition - The Trial Run

Als Simmons posted an article on - Dec 1, 2009, 4:57 pm
Me... May 2001 The possibility of undoing my locs have been causing me many crazy and restless dreams. These dreams are mirrored to the dreams that I had when I just started the loc process in Janua...
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First Blogoversary

Als Simmons posted an article on - Nov 29, 2009, 11:47 am
Wow! I was looking forward to my blogoversary for ages and it came and went and I sort of forgot. But, what a year it has been and so many things are in the pipe line. I’m at a point where I want to...
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I'm a questioner - Unexplainables

Als Simmons posted an article on - Nov 27, 2009, 4:02 pm
I’m a questioner. I believe that there are more that meets the eye. The Matrix intrigued me and left me more confused than ever. It ended to pretty and neat. Can life ever be so neat? Every one see...
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The Questioner - I Am and Alter Egos

Als Simmons posted an article on - Nov 24, 2009, 9:12 am
I’m a questioner What’s up with all these I am statements in the music and film industry? Beyonce – I am Sasha Fierce Lil’Wayne – I am Hiphop and I am Music Tour Jennifer Lopez – I am L...
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Too Many Thoughts in My Head

Als Simmons posted an article on - Nov 23, 2009, 11:30 am
Too many thoughts in my head To write down So I threw away My pens The notes have been left Discarded to rot Remembered only as remnants Of a magnificent mind Tossed back and forth Between the pa...
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The Move – Insomnia shows its twisted face again

Als Simmons posted an article on - Nov 16, 2009, 8:58 am
.....Like clock work every year! I feel myself spiral into myself again. Seems to be another repeat of last year, head filled with too many insomniac thoughts. It started again at the end of my 9-5 v...
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The Unconventional Environmentalist - Change is good

Als Simmons posted an article on - Nov 13, 2009, 7:05 am
Change is always good. I have learnt that all of 2008 and 2009. The year is coming to an end soon. Every magazine that I read has already published their December mood and is in full Christmas/New Yea...
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The Move – 21 days in Lincoln

Als Simmons posted an article on - Nov 11, 2009, 9:40 am
Lounging on the sofa smelling the sweet vanilla fragrance from the burning candles, my laptop before me, I have the urge to write what has been happening in my life since…. Well only since last wee...
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Youth Engagement Panel - YEP

Als Simmons posted an article on - Nov 8, 2009, 4:52 am
It's been a year now since I joined Enfield's Youth Engagement Panel. The panel was set up after a number of youths being murdered and knifed in Enfield back to back in 2008. A group of young ...
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What is an adult? A child blown up by age

Als Simmons posted an article on - Nov 6, 2009, 5:55 am
So many interesting thoughts and stories have been going through my head, but never at the right time. I’m always either without paper and pen, on the move or just between sleep and wake. I tell mys...
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A bright Bulb in the midst

Als Simmons posted an article on - Nov 2, 2009, 9:12 am
Today, after weeks of endless sleepless nights and restless wakeful moments, I got a huge light bulb moment. My dilemma was what to do in the New Year. Here’s a brief summary of my life in a nutshel...
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The Noisettes - 26th Oct, 2009

Als Simmons posted an article on - Oct 27, 2009, 2:54 pm
October will soon be the past and what a month it has been so far. I’ve been spending my days making lists upon list… more to follow later. I’m working on a couple ideas for the coming New Year ...
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Dreams, Life and Proust

Als Simmons posted an article on - Oct 22, 2009, 6:00 pm
"If a little dreaming is dangerous, the cure for it is not to dream less but to dream more, to dream all the time." Marcel Proust I’ve had this to do a while now. Currently, I can’t sleep and I h...
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The Move - An Obstruction

Als Simmons posted an article on - Oct 19, 2009, 5:19 pm
I wish that I was BAD... I mean real bad... So bad that I don’t give a damn what my family thinks of say. I wish I was swimming in badness, but maybe I’m too much of a coward to be bad. I’m here...
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Kiss Immortality

Als Simmons posted an article on - Oct 18, 2009, 3:49 pm
That first kiss Like a bite ripping flesh from skin A rush of blood to the head Pain twisted Swirled into ecstasy One Bite Free me That first kiss Like dry ice flowing within my veins A buzz of stimu...
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Blog Action Day - Climate Change

Als Simmons posted an article on - Oct 14, 2009, 6:01 pm
When ever you hear about Climate Change, the main cause that is pushed by advocates, politicians and the media is man’s influence. On hearing this over and over being preached, you’ll be right to ...
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The Move – 161009

Als Simmons posted an article on - Oct 13, 2009, 5:39 pm
I’ve been staring at this screen off and on for the past three hours. I’ve been trying to inspire myself to post something less demented than the last and more up beat. But I’m far from upbeat. ...
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Bump in the Night

Als Simmons posted an article on - Oct 11, 2009, 2:12 pm
He arrived with the night At the first brush of dusk I was waiting Windows opened wide He came in Like the bump in the night His face was one of horror Nightmares and lacking honour But his eyes He h...
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Reconnection – Staying disconnected

Als Simmons posted an article on - Oct 10, 2009, 9:42 am
Sometimes, I find myself talking about the same failed relationship over and over. It’s as if I’m on a non-stop repeat because it’s as if I’m having an out of body experience and listening to ...
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The Move - Finding our dream abode

Als Simmons posted an article on - Oct 7, 2009, 2:28 pm
The moving date is getting closer and closer. My bf starts his new job in Lincoln in 11 days time. That’s 11 days to find a place, furnish it as best as we can and make it our home. He’ll be makin...
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Reconnection - Country Bookie

Als Simmons posted an article on - Oct 5, 2009, 5:43 pm
I’m the country girl who always wanted to live in the City. I live on the outskirts on the northern tip of London. Most people joke around and say I live “behind God’s back” because it’s suc...
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First Kiss

Als Simmons posted an article on - Oct 3, 2009, 6:37 pm
Our first kiss was like gravel meeting soft stone Rough around the edges Hasty and deep consuming Sucking the lights Liken unto a black hole Our universe colliding Climatic and electrifying Our first ...
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Reconnection - October Cabbage

Als Simmons posted an article on - Oct 3, 2009, 8:15 am
In Primary School, my best friend’s birthday was the 1st of October and we used to refer to her as an October Cabbage. I guess in our little heads it rhymed. On her birthday, it was the first time I...
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Call to the Sky

Als Simmons posted an article on - Sep 28, 2009, 2:30 pm
New poem inspired by painting of moi painted by the one and only Toni. My emotions have been called up Call to the Sky Sadness cannot touch me Unhappiness no more can u Break me I’ve been called u...
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September Blues

Als Simmons posted an article on - Sep 24, 2009, 3:58 pm
September Blues have got a hold of me. I’ve always found September to be my most difficult month and have had a mixture of good and not so great experiences so far. September’s name is Challenging...
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Starving for control

Als Simmons posted an article on - Sep 19, 2009, 5:29 pm
Like ants nibbling at my insides Leaches sucking away me dry Hunger eats me out and for once This girl is feeling alive As the softness gives way To hard Skin and bones Perfectly defined in this Twist...
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Hispanic Children gone wild or manipulated?

Als Simmons posted an article on - Sep 18, 2009, 3:37 pm
This is the most outrageous video I have seen in regards to children. I'm really in shock! I wish I know Spanish, but it is so very obvious that the adults are urging them on.
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New published article

Als Simmons posted an article on - Sep 17, 2009, 7:42 am
I have been missing in action awhile because of the September blues. The weather has sucked whatever inspiration I have out of me to write anything pretty. Also, I’m been quite busy working and volu...
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The Spiritual Blind Man – Tattoo

Als Simmons posted an article on - Sep 13, 2009, 11:06 am
I decided to combine Sunday Scribblings' prompt "Tattoo" with my "Spiritual Blind Man" series. Hopefully, this will be a thought provoking post. This is really close to my heart. This being Tatto...
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Only Cloudy Skies

Als Simmons posted an article on - Sep 12, 2009, 5:40 am
Only Cloudy skies and silent, thunder storms Raging in deep dark caravans of my mind I long for the needed peace found only In the sanctuary of my only refuge Books, pictures and Scriptures Lost like ...
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Chick Flick - (500) Days of Summer

Als Simmons posted an article on - Sep 9, 2009, 5:29 pm
This is my first cinema outing since Ramadan began and I must say that I waited until it was time to break my fast before I started munching on the popcorn (1.5 hrs into the movie). I’m patting myse...
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The Light

Als Simmons posted an article on - Sep 7, 2009, 5:18 pm
The lights went out With a silent BANG Pitch black Darkness assaults my senses I’m left, Disoriented Unbalanced in this Three-dimensional space As if drunk I dithered, Wobbling Alongside the x-y Stu...
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The Key

Als Simmons posted an article on - Sep 6, 2009, 2:11 pm
Deep within the conceals of my mind Lies a solid dense bolted door That alternates and represents The hidden gateway to the soul Lying behind that concrete seal An infinitesimal portal Wedged between ...
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The Spiritual Blind Man - Don't React, Think!

Als Simmons posted an article on - Sep 5, 2009, 8:42 am
Security is mostly a superstition. It does not exist in nature, nor do the children of men as a whole experience it. Avoiding danger is no safer in the long run than outright exposure. Life is either ...
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September Leaf

Als Simmons posted an article on - Sep 3, 2009, 6:04 pm
"September leaf Blushing... Remembering... The torrid kisses ...Of July September leaf Sensing winter ....And oblivion Shivers... And whispers "July, my only love" "Say you remember." LaRetha Adams, ...
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In my dreams: Eden

Als Simmons posted an article on - Aug 31, 2009, 9:24 am
I’ve been pretty naughty this weekend. Call me crazy, but I’ve planned my wedding. Yeah! If for some miracle I come into some trust fund or excess money (lol!), I’m all set. In the mean time, I...
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Sunday Love List # 16

Als Simmons posted an article on - Aug 30, 2009, 11:50 am
After a long break, Sunday Love List is back!! Yeah!! I’m in a very good mood today. I guess it’s because I’m slightly disoriented and I got some cash into my account, which will only last until...
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Love Life Thoughts... Part 12

Als Simmons posted an article on - Aug 30, 2009, 12:00 am
Love Life Thoughts is back after a 6 month hiatus! Love Life Thoughts is a series on love and relationships – the good, the bad and the pure ugly! Enjoy x I was messaging back and forth with a frie...
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X-Factor is back - 2009

Als Simmons posted an article on - Aug 29, 2009, 4:13 pm
From now to December, my Saturday afternoons will be spent infront of the tv watching the X-Factor. Total bonding session with my family over our mutual love for this show. Every year, the X-Factor se...
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Too MUCH Too SOON

Als Simmons posted an article on - Aug 28, 2009, 7:09 pm
The first poem that I wrote and felt good about.... Too much too soon The story of my life Mind dreaming Fantasy vs Reality Boredom settling in My TRADEGY Have to keep moving Experiencing ...
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TGIF - Religious Joke - The Rabbi and The Pope do phone

Als Simmons posted an article on - Aug 28, 2009, 2:16 pm
The Chief Rabbi of Israel and the Pope are in a meeting in Rome. The Rabbi notices an unusally fancy phone on a side table in the Pope's private chambers. "What is that phone for?" he asks the pon...
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The Spiritual Blind Man – What a Temper!

Als Simmons posted an article on - Aug 27, 2009, 4:31 pm
If we rank according to deadliest, I really believe that Wrath comes top. Why? It seems as if everyday, I’m filled with wrath for no apparent reason. Well, silly situations that I use to shrug off b...
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The Spiritual Blind Man – Fears

Als Simmons posted an article on - Aug 24, 2009, 4:56 pm
"What are fears but voices airy? Whispering harm where harm is not. And deluding the unwary Till the fatal bolt is shot!" Wordsworth Courage is not the lack of fear but the ability to face it. Lt. Jo...
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The Spiritual Blind Man – Self-righteousness

Als Simmons posted an article on - Aug 23, 2009, 8:51 am
Sometimes, I would really like to go back to my younger self, when time seemed to flow like infinity… a beginning but no end. Life was a safe place and back then I did outrageous and daring things l...
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The Spiritual Blind Man - Touching the Elephant

Als Simmons posted an article on - Aug 22, 2009, 4:52 pm
Spirituality has been on the agenda for me for a very long time. It’s as if I’m always searching. I always have questions. Things are never the right fit for me. It’s as if something is missing....
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TGIF - Religious Jokes - The Pastor and The Choir director

Als Simmons posted an article on - Aug 20, 2009, 7:04 pm
It's Friday and I'm in the mood for a joke. But first, I just found out yesterday randomly while doing some research that 2009 is the International Year of Astronomy and there are alot of even...
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