It Is What It Is: In the end, love is all you need
I want to talk about something that you're probably not going to want to talk about. But life doesn't always go the way we want, so I need you to be flexible. Because what I wanna talk about right now...
View ArticleGonzales resident celebrates 100th milestone
Gonzales Healthcare Center was turned into a sea of blue and white last Friday, July 28, in celebration of Luci Butler's 100th birthday. Family, friends, staff and other residents gathered to celebrate...
View ArticleGonzales Club July Yards of the Month
The Gonzales Garden Club chose a home in an older neighborhood of Gonzales and a restaurant in a newer commercial area of Gonzales. The Residential Yard of the Month Award went to Ryan Moll of 210 E....
View ArticleLibrary reading program winners of the week
As part of the library’s annual youth summer reading program, children who read during the summer are eligible to win a T-shirt if they read more than 200 minutes. Each week a T-shirt is awarded to a...
View ArticleThe Mom Stop: Internet eases school shopping
When I was growing up, back-to-school shopping was a big deal.It meant going to Wal-Mart and picking out the newest Lisa Frank Trapper Keeper and matching rainbow, puppy-emblazoned No. 2 pencils. It...
View ArticleShayne Looper: A burden too big for people to bear
How should a man respond to a beautiful woman who looks deep into his eyes and says (in the words of R&B songwriter Jazmine Sullivan), "You're my best friend, my lover — Baby, you're my everything....
View ArticleDr. Elaine Heffner: Cheers to the women
The recent struggle in Congress over health care has called attention to the role played by women — two women in particular. Bucking all those men who tried to intimidate them, they held firm to their...
View ArticleHawaii’s iconic dish: Plate lunch
The iconic dish of the state of Hawaii is not so much a dish as it is a way of eating and that's why it has a funny name — "plate lunch." Now, the exact foods on the plate vary from purveyor to...
View ArticleFill up your poke bowl
Disclosure: We earn commissions from sales generated after clicking curated product links.The iconic Hawaiian dish "plate lunch" might include Kalua Pork or hamburger steak smothered in gravy and...
View ArticleRefresher program shows city's commitment to improving schools
The Donaldsonville community takes a hard stance on the education of its future with its back-to-school refresher program.District board member of the Ascension Parish Schools Robin Penn Delaney...
View ArticleDonaldsonville High School administrators gear-up for a new year
Learning never stops. Each and every year, Donaldsonville High School teachers and administrators are consistently engaging in new learning experiences, researching best strategies and practices, and...
View ArticleWhat does the international religious freedom ambassador do?
The White House announced Wednesday that it wants Gov. Sam Brownback to take on the role.
View ArticleLost in Suburbia: Now hold on a minute
"All of our operators are currently busy with other customers," said the recorded voice on the other end of the line. Then she told me my call was very important to them and would be answered in the...
View ArticleBreaking Bread: Dispatch Food editor Lisa Abraham bids farewell
Saying goodbye is never easy.It's even more difficult when the task means leaving behind readers who have been loyal, enthusiastic and oh-so-kind.But say goodbye I must. Friday will be my last day as...
View ArticleJennie Geisler: Tomato Basil Pie season is upon us
Fresh, local red ripe tomatoes are on the way, and we understand if you start with a tomato/mayo sandwich, or a BLT, or even just a salted slice or two. But after you get your fill of that, try this....
View ArticleBook Smart: Stories of women of courage
From the big screen to New York times best sellers, this summer has seen a number of plot lines that feature strong, courageous female leads who dazzle men and women alike. Yet, the definition of what...
View ArticleEverything wrong with the new Star Trek's vision of a godless future
It's been revealed that the new Star Trek TV show's creators are so intent on their vision of a "perfect" godless society, that creatives are not even allowed to use the word "god." This is wrong in so...
View ArticleServing God by suing others: Inside the Christian conservative legal movement
A new book explores the history and impact of legal advocacy organizations designed to serve conservative Christian interests.
View ArticleNetworx: Fence panels simplify DIY fencing
Why are fence panels important to you as a homeowner? Preassembled fence panels are revolutionizing the fencing world. These handy factory-built panels make putting up fences much faster and easier...
View ArticleSuzette Martinez Standring: Hot politics, soft words
Hot politics, soft words, is that even possible? My Christianity tells me don't be argumentative. It is a long slog toward practicing 2 Timothy 2:23-24, "Don't have anything to do with foolish and...
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