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Alexa Mikhail

‘We were kindred spirits:’ As seniors battle a loneliness epidemic, the friendship of a 76 and 17-year-old shows connection has no limits

(Credit: Courtesy of DOROT)

Antoinette-Marie Williams gave Emmett Daniels a run for his money when they first met over a chess game two years ago. It has since led the two eagerly awaiting for the other’s presence, so they can be partners and play again. 

“The first day we played, we were kindred spirits,” she tells me as we hopped on a Zoom with Daniels, whom she hadn't seen face-to-face in a few months. “I was a good opponent for him. I don't think he expected it.” 

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