“Friendship- my definition- is built on two things. Respect and trust. Both elements have to be there. And it has to be mutual. You can have respect for someone, but if you don't have trust, the friendship will crumble.”
― Stieg Larsson, The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo
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| On the hi-line |
On my recent trip to NY, my orange Dooney & Bourke bag was photographed all over the city. If a picture is worth a thousand words then the bag is proof that we were all over the city.
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| On the Brooklyn Bridge |
Although it may seem the Dooney and I were alone on this trip, that's not true. My sister, my husband, and a good friend were there too.
However, my sister and friend, Rochelle have a strong aversion to any form of social media. I was forbidden to post any photos of them. At first I tried to argue the point - to explain how much friends and family would enjoy seeing us all together, having fun. My argument was in vain and I respected their decision to remain unplugged. This is where the Dooney came in. She became the substitute in my pictures for my sister and Rochelle.
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| Hiding behind a sign |
There was on brief moment in Coney Island when Rochelle and another friend allowed me to post a photo where only their fingers and legs were visible.
Believe me, this was a big concession on their part.
FB friends started following my posts, curious as to where the Dooney would show up next. Many of them asked about my sister and Rochelle. When I explained their privacy issue they were very accepting. If you want to find out more about the Dooney's trip to NY visit www.lovebychocolate.blogspot.com
Zelda, I'm one of those who followed you and Dooney all over NY. What fun! And what a clever idea.
ReplyDeleteWe all had a great time. I wish they would let me post the photos.
DeleteI love this, Zelda. My husband is also very opposed to social media. I wouldn't even begin to ask him to pose for a picture he knew was going to show up on Facebook.
ReplyDeleteMy husband is not a big fan either, but accepts my posts with good humor.
DeleteGood idea, Zelda. I don't post pics of my family or friends on FB or my website. I'm being me the author when I'm on these public forums.
ReplyDeleteThere's a clothing company here in Aus which uses its staff to do all the ads-- modelling etc in its catalogues ( hilarious commentary btw) and they publish pics customers have sent in of their boots and clothing as they travel all over the world. eg someone's boot at Macchu Picchu
I love that. Wouldn't it be nice if Dooney & Bourke picked up on the travels of my orange Dooney.
ReplyDeleteGreat idea! Hope Dooney enjoyed the stardom.
ReplyDeleteI love this! And I am partial to Dooney & Bourke bags! Especially red!
ReplyDeleteLove it! I couldn't figure out what a Dooney was...now I know. :)
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