key to friendship

Barbara and Anne have known each other since grammar school. – Photo credit: Courtesy of Make Big Talk/Instagram

Community, Joy

Two 87-yr-olds who’ve been friends for 75 years share the keys to sustaining a friendship

Annie Reneau

2/7/2025
Pictured here: Anita Omary; her son, Osman; and Omary’s close friends – Photo credit: Array

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Family, Modern Families, Motherhood

Once a refugee seeking safety in the U.S., Anita Omary is using what she learned to help others thrive.

Sarah Watts

2/11/2026