HOME

SPICY…a blog by Victorine

CELEBRATING LIFE!

  • My family celebrating Mr. K’s 80 B.day
  • Yikes! Lunch with Judy, Kathy, and Sara
  • Indria, Donna, Pat and moi in Antigua
  • 75 & Alive Cruise
  • This is Mildred Bergron!
  • Clockwise from upper left: Miles, Pat, Bama & Moi. Pat, Camille, & Moi. Pat & Thomas. Camille, Taurus, Holly, Thomas, & Moi
Dr. Deb, Lois Crabtree and Moi, with our sister, Millicent Garland shooting the image.

Sometimes you just gotta laugh…

These stories are mine, but I’m a reflection of you – well seasoned.

We got a lot to talk about – life, art, awareness, inclusivity, culture, aging, family, health, and politics.

I’m not here to self-help or fix you; it’s to remind you that

…I’m right here with you.

Flanked by the Chicago posse at the Hyde Park Jazz Concert

← Back

Thank you for your response. ✨

Posts

Victorine’s blog, SPICY, celebrates life through personal stories and reflections on family, art, culture, and various life topics.

  • A Rainy Day in New York: Art, Family, and Memories

    A Rainy Day in New York: Art, Family, and Memories

    MoMA, Whitten, MaryAnn, and Reed Finally, we were ready to hit the Museum of Modern Art (MOMA), and I was thrilled to plan the visit with my cousin, MaryAnn de la Cerna. Once again, we braved the rain—because fair warning: Mr. K. and I don’t seem to bring the sunshine. It snowed in Paris and…

  • Why I Love New York: Soul Food and Jazz Experiences

    Why I Love New York: Soul Food and Jazz Experiences

    Part 2: Why New York? I live in Florence, AL, but I am originally from Chicago, “Second City.” I love my Southside roots and still sample all the city’s culture and style. While Chi has my heart, my soul pumps when I visit New York. While writing this, I realized the difference between the two…

  • Exploring New York: My Journey with Audra McDonald

    Exploring New York: My Journey with Audra McDonald

    Part I: Readying to Go Mr. K. and I took a bite out of The Big Apple, (New York City) and it served us well. It all started with Audra McDonald. I have been a fan of hers for a long time – her singing, her acting. I missed her in A Raisin in the…