She’s a complete spice box. She’s turmeric when her family needs immunity against odds. She’s chilly powder when somebody needs to hear a scolding. She’s mustard who cracks up in times of darkness. She’s asafoetida, a pinch of her personality and you’ll know what splendor is. She’s cumin, her brilliance can make any cuisine a delight. She’s salt, considerate and the fulcrum of balance. But most importantly she’s a deliciously satisfying cube of sugar. And honestly, that’s most mothers!