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"No Ordinary Day" is a visual diary of the events, both large and small, that serve as milestones in people's lives. It debuted on March 24, 2002 and concluded on Aug. 29, 2007. We hope you continue to enjoy looking at our archive of “No Ordinary Day” images.

Travis Long

The column is a celebration of the struggles, triumphs and tears we experience as we travel from birth to death. Our goal was to document moments in time that might otherwise be missed; sometimes it's the tiniest incident in one's life that has the most profound effect. When on assignment for the column, we looked for that one photo that tells a whole story. Some are the result of a found moment we came across on our daily assignments or our daily existence. For others, we thought of a specific event, like a first haircut or last dance, and sought out a subject who might illustrate the idea.

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April 4, 2007	Staff Photo by Ted Richardson	[/assets/story/image_buynow.comp]
Jorge Ruiz-Esparza, 9, a third-grader at Carrboro Elementary School, plays Abraham Lincoln in the school's wax museum. With a mere tap on the floor button, visitors could hear all about Lincoln, including, as Jorge softly spoke, 'My family was poor. That's why I lived in a little, log cabin,' and 'I became known for my speeches against slavery.' Jorge was nervous at first but said he felt much better after his parents stopped at his station for a second time, shortly after this group took a turn. The costume, including a brand-new suit, a bow tie from Jorge's father and a paper hat made with help from teachers, will make an encore appearance on Halloween. Listen as Jorge Ruiz-Espraza plays the role of Abraham Lincoln at Carrboro Elementary School.