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remember when I met Lil a couple of weeks ago?
So how did I come across Lil? Heading to and from my photography software class at the 92nd Street Y in the Upper East Side, I would pass by a little elderly lady on the corner. Set up with her metal table and couple of sacks…selling her art and books. Wrapped up as if it’s in the dead of winter and often chatting it up with people and the occasional purchaser of a book or two.
I so wanted to learn a little bit more about Lil…and guess what?
Besides being a woman of age…many of you know I absolutely adore the elderly…I quickly learned she hates rules <a woman after my heart>, wants to experience so much more in her lifetime <I find that so inspirational!> and she’s a joy of her neighborhood. Oh, and she’s 92 years old. And she loves art…thus my reason for my purchase of one of her pieces! And you know what’s even more special? She has my father’s eyes.
I have a feeling you may hear more about Lil in the future…
What a cool gal!!! 2 cool gals actually……
What a beautiful lady and great story. Thanks for letting us get know a little bit about Lil too. I have no doubt we will hear more about her in future posts. Love and miss you. MORE!! XoXo
The image of you and Lil is awesome – so beautiful, so happy. I love it. Like you, I also love the elderly and learning their stories. So much to learn from them and find inspiration.
It’s always so much fun to come across a kindred spirit in your very own neighborhood … she’s a doll!
She seems like an amazing lady, thank you for sharing her story 🙂
Love the pic of you and Lil and love the story!
What a gem, just like you.
Xoxo
What a kind face she has and all the stories she can tell, 92 years !.What a luck for the two of you to have bumped into each other. Seeing the world with an open heart …a skill you master so perfectly.
I would have bought that piece of art as well!
It was Destiny, Robin, that you’d meet Lil. Of course you’ll tell us more!
It is for a reason that you found Lil. What a beautiful face and what a beautiful eyes. I love the art you bought. I guess you will visit her more often now, on your walks.
Thank you for sharing this wonderful story.
Love and hugs.
A terrific story, fantastic photos, just wonderful!
92 and loves art – I hope that one fine day people will say the same about me! And she’s got your father’s eyes? Wonderful.
I’m just a little jealous as you are living my dream! Your portrait of Lil reveal her true self. I could have made up an entire story based on that smile and those twinkling eyes. I really must work up the courage to approach the Lil’s in my life. And really, is there any gift more precious than the artwork of a friend – so happy to see that you treated yourself to Lil’s art.