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

  • So, I was at the CVS Pharmacy counter on Florence Blvd., Florence, AL, checking out my purchases, and I was greeted by the new, becoming a familiar, face of their affable employee. He has a white Santa-esque smile and greets me warmly. I interrupted a conversation, which continued as he checked me out. He told…

  • It Doesn’t Take Much…Two Visits with Mr. K.

    (I started this post in May. It’s now October. What?! Well, M. K. is visiting for several weeks, which is a long haul for us. One thing is for sure: We have to go somewhere. That man cannot be still, thank God! I’m thinking, Hmmm, Millicent and Carlton Garland are back from Thailand. Maybe a…

  • Understanding the Assignment

    I was in my volunteer post to sell beverages for the TVAA matinee Sunday when Jonathan David Cain bumped my shoulder and told me, “Biden stepped down!” Needless to say, I was shocked but energized to begin imagining a course to save our democracy. The torch was passed to Vice President Kamala Harris. Passing by our booth, friends commiserated…