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Painting traded for grilled cheese worth thousands. – Photo credit: Photo by Gio Bartlett on Unsplash

Community, Joy, Popular

50-years ago they trade a grilled cheese for a painting. Now it’s worth a small fortune.

Heather Wake

5/25/2022
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