Barbara's Journey Into Senior Citizenship

This blog represents my journey into my 60s. I have been taking pictures since I was 8 years old when my parents bought me my first Brownie camera. We went abroad and they wanted me to be able to capture the trip.. Those photos are still used in my...

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Here’s my work buddy from many years ago when I was a temp at the MTA. Please ‘like’ her work. I’m so proud to know Lachi. She soars!!

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My favorite! An elevator picture in mirrors in Stuttgart. I’m on vacation again.

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46th and Broadway, 1972

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There’s a crane on top of the building!

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Four views of a structure on east 85th Street by Mount Sinai Opthalmology. The graffiti was interesting to me. It covered the structure. I always think of my photography friend, Stacy Long, when I see graffiti he would have liked. He’s been gone 10 years now and I miss him. Photos for you my friend.

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I’ve got true and beautiful lift now thanks to my new bra fitter, @gwenamin Did I hear someone say “My new best friend”. Hahaha 🤣 I’m happy with that. 🤩 (at Nordstrom NYC) https://www.instagram.com/p/CdM0XxKMF1oPcixu7ukQtALvg0TfrXNycopvFY0/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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And a sweet New Year! #renaissanceharlem #happynewyear (at Renaissanceharlem) https://www.instagram.com/p/CX4kFelvHx5TiXnrDv6eNh2CPnAt75tSU2cZRg0/?utm_medium=tumblr

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Sumptuous entreés on Christmas Eve with my girls. What super service. I like this restaurant a lot. #renaissanceharlem #merrychristmas (at Renaissanceharlem) https://www.instagram.com/p/CX4ikyzvKL2whUUdfWCKZVkrxt5cX2j-_TLifw0/?utm_medium=tumblr

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Tina: the Tina Turner Musical today, my birthday gift from my daughter. (at Lunt-Fontanne Theatre) https://www.instagram.com/p/CXXAMryvy-eC7kDMXKl2ik5pXPfHTAU0CapaVQ0/?utm_medium=tumblr

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Great idea! I’m doing it. #merrychristmas #happynewyear #2022

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I just found out this person is impersonating me. Please don’t accept their friend request. Thank-you. https://www.instagram.com/p/CWiwZ3wLN4kwb-X7IfLbETZ8WRGbkYYZlpzeoE0/?utm_medium=tumblr

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The National Gallery of Art has acquired "The American People Series #18: The Flag is Bleeding" (1967), its first painting by Faith Ringgold

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Happy 91st Birthday celebration dinner with our mom, @faithringgold. What joy! Thank-you to our friends for so many beautiful expressions of love. (at Lefkes)
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Teddy’s Bear Hug Giveaway today (at Golden Krust) https://www.instagram.com/p/CTc9sT8vSk19TeQ_9ax5ioL_rx_7IttVdWm0Zg0/?utm_medium=tumblr

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Volunteering with Teddy today. Proud to do it, too.

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Anniversary

Doctor’s Orders Today - Cut out the salt. 😣

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I don’t claim to know a lot about cars except that I like to drive. So, here I sit at Toyota today waiting while my car gets checked. A very special day. March 26, 2000 I ended a reckless life of more than 30 years of drugging and drinking. I’ve never returned to that deadly lifestyle. And I’ve found love in my family.

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My mother’s friend tipped me off about this place and I immediately emailed to get an appointment. What a blessing. I feel I’ve turned a corner. Wish I could take my girls and grandsons with me. #covid_19 #covidvacccine #hivpositive #2nddosedone💉✔️ (at MiDoctor Urgent Care) https://www.instagram.com/p/CLhfkRhheT7IiAS8fS276j6eHvnCKuIDyby2TM0/?igshid=12ngb9ujg0b3s