Stories about those days.

The stories that people have about Jamie’s photos are a source of amazement. Β Some are of the “that’s me and we were doing this” type of stories from Jamie’s friends. Some are the “I never met Jamie but this was taken on my birthday and it means a lot to me. And some are just stunningly moving one of a kind stories.

  • From Lisa-Marie Mack on 12-15-92

    This is the day I stopped drinking and using in Los Angeles and I have stayed that was since. I got really emotional when I saw the picture because it reminded me how I was so close to Christmas and how far away from my family and friends in Canada I was, and this lady in the picture is doing cards just like I did that year. But I was detoxing and a bit of a mess and didn’t send the cards until July. I actually found them all stamped and ready to mail and just dropped them in the mail. I had no idea what people would think. And let me tell you-people think. Lol This pic made me remember that. What a hard time it was then and here almost 25 years later I see the impact of that day. I got to live well. And I think of this man taking Polaroids and making a statement and collection of his experience. I am inspired to make my collection. It makes me emotional and grateful to be here. Thank you. The biggest realisation about this date for me later was that it turned out to be my mothers birthday who I had been taken away from in 1985. I have always thought that there was some divine intervention to save my life. Always remember to believe what you see and learn the lesson the first time. You have less scars that way. So happy to be here.
    Lisa-Marie Mack

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  • From Leah Derrick on 03-11-84

    This is the day I was born. In Texas. Who would’ve thought I would find a random picture of a stranger taken on that same day (pretending to be the Statue of Liberty?) more than 33 yrs later and that it would make me cry. What a beautiful thing you have done in memory of your friend/husband. What a lovely reminder of the the beauty and frailty of humanity and to know that we are all so much more connected than we tend to believe – especially in these crazy times. Inspiring

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  • From Abe on 08-13-97

    The day I was born. I also love wine and art.

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  • From John Echeverria on 01-27-91

    This is the day i was born too. I thought the next pic was jan 27th. I can relate to this pic. πŸ˜€ thanks again for this pic.

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  • From Aimee Adams on 07-24-80

    The Day I Was Brought Into This Beautiful World 🌻

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  • From John Echeverria on 01-28-91

    The day I was born. Thank you.

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  • From Brooke on 06-09-89

    Wow. I was born exactly 3 hours before this picture was taken. (At least if the time written was when he too it!)

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  • From Aimee on 07-25-80

    I can’t believe I just posted on the wrong pic and date I’m so very sorry

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  • From Olga Olivos on 06-12-96

    My birthday !

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  • From Aimee on 07-25-80

    Day I Was Brought Into This Beautiful World πŸŒ»πŸ¦‹

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  • From April R on 03-03-80

    My first birthday. I’d like to think this woman isn’t smiling because my cousin gave everyone chickenpox.
    Thanks for the website. It’s amazing.

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  • From Louise on 03-29-95

    This is the day I was born. If I remember the video depecting the artists’ life correctly, I believe this was his best friend Hugh Crawford, who was playing the guitar at the side of his bed the day before he died. I am happy to know that Jamie had a great friend that always stood by him and that they were both having a good time, playing music and enjoying life the day I was born.

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  • From Noa on 01-04-80

    I wasnt even born yet, but same month an day of my birthday

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  • From Liz Anglin on 11-13-89

    This was the day I was born as well! Beautiful art!

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  • From ic on 01-05-90

    First kissed the one who became the father of my children and husband for 23 years.

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  • From mason on 12-12-91

    My birthday

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  • From Rick Caudill on 08-16-83

    My Birthday.

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  • From Cody Law on 08-15-87

    This is the day I was born! I just watched a video on FB about this and wanted to visit the site! What an amazing thing to do for and all together with your friend and friends! Thank you! Genuinely awesome!

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  • From Elizabeth Campbell on 10-22-85

    I was also born this day.. I think it’s a pretty cool picture..

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  • From Hanah H on 01-02-90

    Found my birthday(1-2-1990), and my name is Hanah like it says on the sign πŸ™‚

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  • From Marz on 05-19-83

    The day I was born ❀️

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  • From Marz on 03-19-80

    This is the day my parents met, they got engaged two weeks later and married in December 1980. This December they will be celebrating 37 happy years of marriage ❀️

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  • From Casey Bonner on 03-11-94

    This is the day I was born!

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  • From Jennifernclz1981@gmail.com on 10-07-81

    The day, and year I was born:)

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  • From Maruch on 09-27-91

    I was born on this day in MΓ©xico and this picture describes me perfectly, I needed to see this!

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  • From Jason Bautista on 07-01-79

    How humbling and peaceful this feels. I was 4 and clearly remember the best birthday cake ever. My grandmother hosted the party in Cicero, IL. My childhood feelings are coming all back. This is nice.

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  • From Nathan Nakao on 02-05-90

    This is the day my sister was born. Happy Birthday sis!

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  • From Nathan Nakao on 04-16-81

    This is the day my mother turned 30. Happy Birthday Mom!

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  • From Nathan Nakao on 05-19-80

    This is the day my father turned 30. Happy Birthday Dad!

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  • From Nathan Nakao on 09-06-79

    This was the day my wife was born. The luckiest day of my life.

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  • From Candace smith on 07-14-89

    Inspiring

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  • From Holly on 11-04-80

    This photo was taken the I was born. Election day. I have been blamed/praised, depending on who you speak to, for the election results this day for the majority of my life. While we can’t see clearly who Jamie is voting for, we can see that this is Jamie voting in the 1980 presidential election. This picture he chose to take on this day couldn’t describe the day of my birth any better. Jamie – Thank you.

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  • From Steven on 08-10-91

    No 8/11/91?

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  • From Saif on 11-18-96

    This was also the day I was born. 11-17-1996.

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  • From Melanie Bullman on 01-07-97

    Whilst he was eating breakfast, I was on the other side of the world (Australia) giving birth to my son.
    He is now 20 & although a small coincidence, my son is obsessed with eating breakfast cereal or breakfast type foods at all times of the day.
    This photo made me smile.

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  • From Andrea on 10-28-87

    OMG where is October 27th? I was born on that day and the picture is not there. I feel like I don’t exist πŸ™

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  • From Alyssa on 01-24-97

    The day I was born and he is playing music which is my biggest passion crazy!!

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  • From Ellie on 02-02-91

    This is the day I was born, and I’m glad I was fortunate enough to share my birthday with such a poignant, beautiful picture.

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  • From Lyndsay H on 04-27-89

    Day I was born.

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  • From Michael novak on 11-20-93

    It’s my birthday

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  • From Dawn on 03-01-80

    My birthday as well. I turned 14 this year!

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  • From Angel ortiz on 07-21-84

    I was also born on this day. Casseroles rock!

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  • From Casey on 09-15-84

    My birthday too ❀

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  • From Hilary Atkins on 07-05-84

    I was born on this dayβ€β€πŸ’œπŸ’™

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  • From Leeanne Biggers Blankenship on 04-04-92

    This was taken on my birthday. I am a musician. <3

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  • From James Chapman on 09-29-93

    This was the day I was born. Naturally you have to find birthdays on here! I was unaware of such a wonderful project until I saw a video about Jamie Livingston on Facebook. Although it’s been nearly 20 years since his passing, his art will remain for many, many years.

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  • From Blake on 11-10-93

    On this exact day in November ’93 I was born
    Brisbane, Australia. Fantastic pic.

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  • From Kingsley on 11-23-81

    I was born on this day!

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  • From Saskia on 12-22-94

    This is the day I was born…

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  • From Jason Roach on 07-27-88

    I was born this day as well.

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