Celebrating Our Differences
Every day I am saddened by news that flashes through our print and electronic media about the myriad of problems that our world faces. I am aware that there has been concern by world citizens on what needs to be done. However the suggestions that emanate from this…
Sometimes, when I need a little positive push—some encouragement, inspiration, motivation, or even just a reminder—I turn to quotes. Lately, there have been a few “sticky” words of wisdom to help remind me to “choose joy” on a daily basis. Trying to be happy without giving to others…
I took a picture of my favorite photograph. My image is reflected in this photograph on my wall – this photo that touches my soul every day. My Dad owned a shoe repair shop. When the front glass cracked, it symbolized my dad letting go of his life…
Christopher Statham and Stephanie Willoughby have been linked to Garden Spices since the gate opened for our first issue. Stephanie (34) and Christopher (31), have also been linked together in laughter, love, and joy since they first saw on each other — they are siblings! They are Chicagoans…
Christopher Statham had already demonstrated skills in designing, with the likes of President Clinton, Oscar De La Renta, Anna Wintour, and fashion magazines viewing his Parsons senior thesis collection. He has since worked for Bergdorf and Oscar De La Renta, and other fashion houses, but says this comment sparked…
Stephanie Willoughby has always been comfortable with a camera in her hands. Originally from Chicago, she honed her production skills at NYU and since then, has been on many a production team, but the love of telling a story through pictures was what initiated work that would touch…
Happiness, joy and bliss hold very unique perspectives. Though interchangeable, each carries a significant attribute. It can be ascertained that there exists a hierarchy—levels of sensation—within rapture, namely: happiness, joy and bliss. Respectively, they are sequential, practically speaking. Though, if you meet God somewhere, I trust you’d go…
Joy! The word itself evokes a feeling of euphoria, of wonder, of happiness! It makes us want to sing, shout and jump for Joy! In elementary school, we would gather each morning for chapel. It was actually a short song service, a message from our principal and then…
I’ll admit, this topic has put a slow on my creative flow. Having said that, I find it sad that such a positive topic comes to me slowly. Shows one where the focus is, doesn’t it? When I heard I needed to write about joy, I wasn’t sure…
– Bernie Basley Bernie loves to take pictures. He earned his Bachelor’s degree in TV Production from Columbia College Chicago, but now lives in LA. Bernie has worked extensively in TV production including ABC Television Network where he served as the Associate Director and Stage Manager from 1979-2001. Prior…