INSPIRATION 4 LIFE MAGAZINE
HEARTOF GOLDSTORIES
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A L L O V E R S A , T E X A S A N D A R O U N D T H E W O R L D ! i n s p i r a t i o n 4 l i f e . o r g M a y 2 0 2 4
Contents It’s Already Done Ministries ROSALIND RIDER 13 Cinco De Mayo Celebration HISTORIC MARKET SQUARE 15 Mary Kay ROBERTA TAPIA 21 Art for Autism AUTISM TREATMENT CENTER 32 Trademark and Copyright Laws Protect Inspiration 4 Life Newspaper. No part of this Newspaper may be reproduced without permission. Articles are submitted by Team Writers and images by Advertisers. Inspiration 4 Life Newspaper is not responsible for Content submitted. Copyright 2024 Stay tuned for more great Issues of Inspiration 4 Life Newspaper We will cover more amazing topics such as Ministries, Leadership, Communities, Local Heroes, Fitness, Beauty, Fashion, Sports, Events, Art, Gala's, Markets and so much more! EL SABOR DE MI FAMILIA MI FAMILIA AT THE RIM 5 Star Wars Night Football Game SAN ANTONIO WARRIORS 52 Editor’s Note (Cover Credit: Mi Familia) RITA HERNANDEZ 3 6
Editor's Note
CEO/Radio/TV/Web Host & Personality
Hello everyone! I want to thank everyone for being a part of our Journey and our Online Digital Magazine Our Magazine is simply here to inspire you and help be a Voice for everyone! We love to share your stories with the world This is another wonderful Platform we have put together for you to enjoy We are here to help encourage those who love to write but don't know where to start, have hidden talents as writers, editors, photographers, graphic designers and so much more, to be a part of our Magazine We want to inspire you to embrace new talented writers as some will be sharing their stories for the first time We also have experienced, amazing writers from around the world Here at Inspiration 4 Life, we are a judge free zone and love to give others the opportunities to also live their dreams and passions We have been trying to make this dream come true since 2010 but with so many obstacles that stood in the way, we managed to break barriers and still made our dream come true We inspire you to never give up on your Dreams!
In this Magazine, you will read about some of our amazing Inspiration 4 Life Team, our Members, Partners, Sponsors, Advertisers and more Inspiration 4 Life has covered the Eastside, Westside, Southside, Northside, surrounding areas and also around the world There are no boundaries of the location and type of inspiration we will cover in our Magazine We have covered it all after all these years We have so many amazing people in our Communities of San Antonio, therefore we will always have stories for you Inspiration 4 Life will always be thankful for our Local Heroes Segment on KENS 5 Great Day SA, Sunday Morning Show from 2011-2015
Rita Hernandez
Editor-in-Chief
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EL SABOR DE MI FAMILIA
A beautiful blend of past and present, Mi Familia’s menus pay homage to their restaurants’ most popular dishes over the years, and shine a spotlight on their newest North Side flavors. They also uphold the cherished traditions of Market Square, with pan dulce and Mexican candy from Mi Tierra’s famed bakery and the signature margaritas, classic cervezas, and craft cocktails you know and love.
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THE BEST GIFTS ALL YEAR LONG!
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EDNALUGO
Edna Lugo is a contemporary cultural artist who was born in Queretaro, Mexico, and now is based in San Antonio Texas. She is an accomplished musician, stained glass and paper Mache artist and most recently, an emerging successful silversmith. When Edna turned her sights to silversmithing in 2022, she sought the help and guidance of legendary master silversmith, Art Tafoya Her inspirations come from the world around her, most notably the natural world Edna’s intricate pieces, using sterling silver and natural stones, feature elements such as flower, birds, tigers and horses
Edna Lugo Studio / Facebook / Instagram Email ednalugoarts@outlook com Ph 210-996-4830 PO box 242 30131 Bulverde Lane, Bulverde, TX 78163
www.ednalugostudio.com
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Born and raised in San Antonio, Alison has maintained her passion for two things, jewelry and serving others. In every interaction, you can be sure to feel Alison's passion of wearing a timeless quality chain that is as unique and vibrant as the person who wears them.
Each piece tells a story and if you are lucky enough to hear Alison's story, you too will find that there is no better time to be your very best self, than now!
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PERMANENTJEWELRY
WHAT IS PERMANENT JEWELRY?
T H E P R O C E S S I N V O L V E S W E L D I N G T O G E T H E R D A I N T Y B R A C E L E T S , N E C K L A C E S , A N K L E T S O R R I N G S S O T H A T T H E Y C A N N O T B E R E M O V E D A L A C L A S P . A T R A I N E D W E L D E R L I N K S T O G E T H E R A T I N Y " J U M P R I N G " T H A T S E C U R E S A C U S T O M F I T C H A I N . T O B O O K Y O U R A P P O I N T M E N T O R P R I V A T E P A R T Y , C O N T A C T A L I S O N : F O L L O W O N I N S T A G R A M @ M O D I S H A U R A D E S I G N S I N P E R S O N A T T H E P A I N T E D T R E E B O U T I Q U E S , S P A C E P 9 ( N E X T T O N O R T H S T A R M A L L }
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