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Wendy Duffy's avatar

Thank you for sharing and always being honest and brave. XO

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Patina with Dina Aronson's avatar

Thank you so much for being here! I appreciate you!

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Hey Mrs. Solomon on Style's avatar

Love this. What a moment, face to face with that younger self. Thank you for sharing it and putting this tenderness around it for all of us.

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Patina with Dina Aronson's avatar

It was truly something- such a flood of feelings and memories! She gave me so much to think about... Thank you, my friend. xx

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Gwen Miller-Aceto's avatar

Loved this Dina! So poignant and I completely relate. I was actually in Rome too when I was 21 with my aunt. I think about what I have accomplished since then and how much more I can do with all this accumulated knowledge. I think 85 year old Dina is going to be incredibly proud of her past 30 years and asking, “What’s next?!?”!

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Patina with Dina Aronson's avatar

Thanks, Gwen! So many wonderful memories! I for one can't wait to see all of the amazing things you will do! And I love your version of 85 year old Dina! xx

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Gwen Miller-Aceto's avatar

🥰 ❤️ 🙌🏻

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Christine Morrison's avatar

Love this reflective piece!

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Patina with Dina Aronson's avatar

So happy you enjoyed, Christine! Means a lot to me- thank you!

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Christine Morrison's avatar

I hope it finds a home in your apartment — it feels like a brilliant reminder of how far you’ve come.

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Patina with Dina Aronson's avatar

It just might...xo

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Dina Alvarez's avatar

This is such a touching and honest essay written through the thoughtful reflection of the past, present and that curious eye toward the future. I think we can all relate as we look back at photos and wish we could share our wisdom with the sensitive and tentative woman we were back then. It seems the portrait is actually a critical piece of your life and was waiting to be excavated at just the right moment. I’m glad your mom saved it for you!

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Patina with Dina Aronson's avatar

Thank you so much, Dina! It was such a strange sensation to pull out this piece of history having no initial recollection of it. I am so glad she saved it too- some of the other stuff, not so much!

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