I became friends with Jaden at the pop-up skating rink by my house. People on the job are easiest for me to approach because they have time to listen.
I became friends with Jaden at the pop-up skating rink by my house. People on the job are easiest for me to approach because they have time to listen.
Jordan was silent, but compliant.
Jordan was silent, but compliant.
This undocumented immigrant was afraid to appear in a picture. He was very sad about it, and would have loved to have his picture taken.
This undocumented immigrant was afraid to appear in a picture. He was very sad about it, and would have loved to have his picture taken.
Alberto didn't say a word :-)
Alberto didn't say a word :-)
Steven, all we can say is that we know you have nice cheek bones! Surprise us by unveiling your face when it gets a bit warmer :-p
Steven, all we can say is that we know you have nice cheek bones! Surprise us by unveiling your face when it gets a bit warmer :-p
Alysha helped me find the Aquaphor at Duane Reade. Thank you Alysha!
Alysha helped me find the Aquaphor at Duane Reade. Thank you Alysha!
This officer was patrolling Bryant Park over by the carousel.
This officer was patrolling Bryant Park over by the carousel.
Pigeons must be my fans. They follow me everywhere I go.
Pigeons must be my fans. They follow me everywhere I go.
Emanuel is used to leaning out of the cars to answer questions, and will hold the entire train to do so... but he don't often get asked to strike a pose! Emanuel, you are awesome. Thank you!
Emanuel is used to leaning out of the cars to answer questions, and will hold the entire train to do so... but he don't often get asked to strike a pose! Emanuel, you are awesome. Thank you!
Joey Junior was resting outside of my building in a pile of boxes. I challenge myself to walk up to the people I think are least likely to say yes. It helps me break down my own walls.
Joey Junior was resting outside of my building in a pile of boxes. I challenge myself to walk up to the people I think are least likely to say yes. It helps me break down my own walls.
Jamal laughed gently when he found out I have been taking pictures for three months :-)
Jamal laughed gently when he found out I have been taking pictures for three months :-)
'L' is the CoVID screener at my clinic.
'L' is the CoVID screener at my clinic.
Arcadio is taking a break in the mailroom.
Arcadio is taking a break in the mailroom.
Dr. Connor was very thoughtful about the rash on my finger.
Dr. Connor was very thoughtful about the rash on my finger.
Maria is the one to ask for an egg n' cheese on a roll with mustard.
Maria is the one to ask for an egg n' cheese on a roll with mustard.
Juan was washing windows looking like a superstar!
Juan was washing windows looking like a superstar!
The spice vendors at the international grocery are family to me. We all watch each other age. Today, I bought a scoop of farina. I make it with blueberries, milk, oatmilk, salt, and honey.
The spice vendors at the international grocery are family to me. We all watch each other age. Today, I bought a scoop of farina. I make it with blueberries, milk, oatmilk, salt, and honey.
I buy Tilapia from the Sea Breeze fish market.
I buy Tilapia from the Sea Breeze fish market.
Mr. Esposito always asks ''And how are you my dear?'' Today is the first time I've seen him wear glasses. I bought six chicken legs for an enormous soup.
Mr. Esposito always asks ''And how are you my dear?'' Today is the first time I've seen him wear glasses. I bought six chicken legs for an enormous soup.
Kabud is photogenic :-) He works at B&W- the corner deli on the next block. It's sort of a department store- pizza, tea, painkillers etc.
Kabud is photogenic :-) He works at B&W- the corner deli on the next block. It's sort of a department store- pizza, tea, painkillers etc.
Randy, orange is absolutely your color!
Randy, orange is absolutely your color!
Hector runs the back-end of my butcher shop.
Hector runs the back-end of my butcher shop.
Mo runs the thumbs up food truck.
Mo runs the thumbs up food truck.
Liz at Terra Market sells the ingredients for my husband's Sunday chicken soup. Her celery lasts for weeks!
Liz at Terra Market sells the ingredients for my husband's Sunday chicken soup. Her celery lasts for weeks!
Tony was selling me fruit in Chinatown. I tried speaking Cantonese to him, but it dissolved into Croatian. Oops! He tried to speak English to me. We were useless!
Tony was selling me fruit in Chinatown. I tried speaking Cantonese to him, but it dissolved into Croatian. Oops! He tried to speak English to me. We were useless!
Daquan is a very good artist.
Daquan is a very good artist.
Freddy- "Let's just say I'm no stranger to the eliptical".
Freddy- "Let's just say I'm no stranger to the eliptical".
Jason guards the packages.
Jason guards the packages.
Marco is everywhere I look in the building, but extremely quiet.
Marco is everywhere I look in the building, but extremely quiet.
Eddie is my super super!
Eddie is my super super!
Gregory was running every aspect of the mini concession store on 5th Avenue. A one man band!
Gregory was running every aspect of the mini concession store on 5th Avenue. A one man band!
Estelle is a wizard when it comes to picking out people's glasses. She got mine right on the first try!
Estelle is a wizard when it comes to picking out people's glasses. She got mine right on the first try!
Ahmed sold a a Nathan's hot dog, then emailed me.
Ahmed sold a a Nathan's hot dog, then emailed me.
Bvlgary- Miguel collects vintage animation cells in additon to his jewelry business.
Bvlgary- Miguel collects vintage animation cells in additon to his jewelry business.
Gabby works at a Botox spa. I lifted my hat to show her my wrinkles and she wanted to help! Only $125 for the whole face.
Gabby works at a Botox spa. I lifted my hat to show her my wrinkles and she wanted to help! Only $125 for the whole face.
Idriss founded his own glasses company!
Idriss founded his own glasses company!
Augustus at the Blue Bottle Cafe
Augustus at the Blue Bottle Cafe
Cartier- Lulu was kind, and didn't let me know that I was supposed to have made an appointment.
Cartier- Lulu was kind, and didn't let me know that I was supposed to have made an appointment.
I did not feel threatened by the mall security guard.
I did not feel threatened by the mall security guard.
Deja and Jalil run the Levis store. He is a model. Deja felt comfortable to smile once he put his arm around her ;-)
Deja and Jalil run the Levis store. He is a model. Deja felt comfortable to smile once he put his arm around her ;-)
Anderson thought I wanted to take a picture of the cookies, like everyone else! He was so pleased that I noticed him too.
Anderson thought I wanted to take a picture of the cookies, like everyone else! He was so pleased that I noticed him too.
This man created monograms at the Louis Vuitton store. He showed me the process.
This man created monograms at the Louis Vuitton store. He showed me the process.
Serena V is an alias.
Serena V is an alias.
Lizzie is the face of Tory Burch in Hudson Yards.
Lizzie is the face of Tory Burch in Hudson Yards.
Paul works as security in the same building as my optician. He was extremely comfortable having his picture taken, and emailed me to say thank you.
Paul works as security in the same building as my optician. He was extremely comfortable having his picture taken, and emailed me to say thank you.
This man was helping out at the skating rink on a frigid night. He proudly pointed out his dear Russian hat.
This man was helping out at the skating rink on a frigid night. He proudly pointed out his dear Russian hat.
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