Celebrating Our Differences
UGH, you know what? I had several versions of this article put together and decided to dump them all. Why? Partially because I’m a tad bit super busy and a little tiny bit of a perfectionist and those articles while good didn’t give me the vibe I wanted….
You have to know your tribe. They are your roots and, like it or not, a big part of your truth. My tribe has some trouble with truth. We don’t seem to be terribly burdened by any compulsion to be fully authentic at all times. We don’t mind…
Happy Anniversary!!!! Four years ago, we opened the gate to Garden Spices Magazine. Our mission continues to celebrate our differences so that we all remember the truth of who and what we are – love. In 2018, this is more important than ever. Watch us, as we parade our…
The truth is not for all men, but only for those who seek it. Ayn Rand The climax of the court martial scene in the 1992 award winning movie, A Few Good Men shows a young Tom Cruise, playing attorney Daniel Kaffe in intense cross-examination of…
She’s fixing the smudge of red on her lip that she just picked up in the rear view mirror as she checked if it was safe to throw the lukewarm dregs of leftover coffee in the paper cup out of the passenger side of her car into the…
In our everyday lives, we tell lies and listen to lies in almost every aspect of our existence. “No, I have never seen him/her ever in life.” “Yes, he’s your father.” “Girl, that dress looks good on you!” “Of course, this is my hair.” “Your cooking is phenomenal!”…
I have been thinking much about the various religions and traditions we each practice. In each religion there are those who say “this is my religion and it is what I practice. I follow all the tenets.”. These same people know all the prayers and which directions to…
Who says a city garden is impossible? Que Simpson gardens her front and back yards for her daily food. Ain’t nothin’ better! For as long as her harvest lasts, we will be featuring her videos in Garden Spices. Gate open! –Victorine You are now gardening with Que!! Check…
In anticipation of this month’s theme of “truth,” I have been recording statements from the media and from the Trump administration about the word. Rudolph Guiliani, for example, flippantly dismissed a “fantasy world where everybody tells the truth.” Meanwhile, journalists such as Rachel Maddow and her colleagues have…
God takes you through challenging, life-changing experiences because He’s already identified the person who needs your skills, your strength and your faith to help them on their own journey. His preparing you for the mission consists of a set of tests to help you discover your inner strength…
