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Our Nest (In tribute to Mama C.)

Our Nest Woven by children who clung to her words, taught and given; by family treasures that invoked lifelong practices of understanding the power of stillness; by healing hands that touched the cells of our souls; and by Ancient voices and whispers that captured our spirits, Sheltering us through the countenance of her presence; in…

Practice Makes Perfect…but not yet!

Yes. I am sinking into the abyss of creating videos/reels/lives… whatever you call them. I have been emoting over these creatives and their projects for quite some time, so I figured it’s time for spicy to join in on the fun. Of course, ChatGPT is directing me, but I ain’t feelin’ all they want me…

Creating Lasting Memories: Our Jubilee Celebration Cruise

Part 3 The Princess Cruise ship set sail with some precious cargo, a group of Golden Age Seniors who don’t know how to act or look their age. Every person we met on the cruise couldn’t believe we were celebrating 75 years of life, especially on the dance floor. But you already heard about those…

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Dancing Through Life: Cruise Adventures with Old and New Friends

This morning, I browsed a travel video by SugarPearl’s Carla Renae, a contributor to Garden Spices Magazine. Her video was resplendent with vibrant images of Morocco and Abuja, Nigeria- the food, sites, and an African wedding – all punctuated by her beauty. Through browsing these images, I realized…y’all, I’m not too good at travel blogging about places and…

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My Comfort Zone

I got up this morning with the intention of giving my two cents on our topic, Comfort, and I found that two thoughts crossed my mind: 1)Two articles I formatted yesterday for Garden Spices (GS) and 2)My spicy…a garden spices blog. The two articles in this current issue of GS, Comfort vs. Complacency, by Dr.…

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75 and Alive Celebration: Essentials for Senior Travel

We came by new knees and hips, by walkers and canes, by glittering gym shoes, swagging attire, every hairstyle known to man, some blinging, and all swinging at our Celebration Caribbean Cruise. The stars – everyone born in 1950. What?! Part I: The First Leg, San Juan, PR Planning It took Travel Agent, Maggie Longley…

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