What we eat has bigger consequences for the planet than we ever thought
A new report has added to the growing body of research suggesting that what we eat has tremendous consequences for the planet -- and the future of humanity.
View ArticleNo more ties? Spelling Bee to get harder words
After two straight years of ties, the Scripps National Spelling Bee is adding more sting: The championship rounds will last longer, and the words will be harder.
View ArticleSpring trends: Glitzy lighting, velvet and more
Glamping cabana or sexy velvet chaise? These are some of the choices design shops are offering this spring.
View ArticleTips for eating healthy as a family
We try to eat healthy as a family, but there are often derailments where we lose sight and consider fruit snacks and Frosted Mini-Wheats as legitimate food groups.
View ArticleDavid Murdock: On (re)learning a language
Okay, we can scratch one item off my New Year's resolutions this year, but not because I completed it. I usually "complete" my elaborate lists of resolutions in some way, making progress in the...
View ArticleDavid Murdock: On Shakespeare His birth, his death, his everywhereness’
April 23 is the 400th anniversary of the death of William Shakespeare. That's why Shakespeare is sort of ubiquitous in the news right now, with dozens of articles about him appearing in the last few...
View ArticleJazz band to close out Music in the Park
Music in the Park is closing out its month-long musical series with Jazz musician George Bell. Throughout the month residents heard southern rock music from LeRoux, 70's horn band cover songs from Hai...
View Article3 quirky ways Passover will be celebrated this year
Passover, a Jewish holiday requiring participants to eat special meals and participate in religious rituals for eight days, begins April 22.
View ArticleGonzales High Class of '66 reunion to be held
Gonzales High School Class of 1966 is hosting their 50 year class reunion on May 14 at K.C. Hall, 230 S. Irma Ave., Gonzales, at 6:30 p.m. Kenny Fife and the Back Track Band will perform at 8 p.m....
View ArticleHow new marriage license laws affect couples
A new law in Kentucky changes the marriage license form in order to protect same-sex couples and county clerks alike.
View ArticleHome Help: 5 tips to remove the pain’ from painting
TIP OF THE WEEKIf painting is on your list of home upgrades to tackle this year, you may find yourself procrastinating to avoid a painful process. However, with the right tools and a little...
View ArticleSorority wellness event a success
On April 9, nearly 200 women attended The Woman in You Health and Wellness Seminar hosted by the Ascension Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. Held at the Lamar Dixon Expo Center,...
View ArticleAscension twins invest in parish youths
"We realized that somebody has to do something about this so why not us."
View ArticleTerry Marotta: Pay attention to your body
I'm sick. I might be dying.I think I have scabies, what with these weird little bumps on my skin all of a sudden.But really, it could be anything.Also, my stomach hurts, so I think I have...
View ArticleIt Is What It Is: I lost a friend today
I lost a friend today. A really, really good friend. Someone I loved and respected and admired. And I'm going to miss him. Terribly.His untimely and decades-too-premature death has had a profound...
View ArticleGet A Life: Absurdities add unnecessary complexities
The other day I went shopping for some underwear in a local store. As I was checking out, the clerk asked me if I wanted a rewards card. She said every time I bought six pairs, I would get one free....
View ArticleThe new generation of pregnancy websites and apps you need to know about
parenting-apps 1380 wordsThe new generation of pregnancy websites and apps you need to know about Special to The Washington [...]
View ArticleThe super 3: Eat these foods to feel full while losing weight
If you’re like one of the 45 million Americans who diet each year, you know what makes most diets nearly impossible to stick to: hunger. Fortunately it's possible to lose weight while feeling satisfied...
View ArticleGreat addition to any meal: Roasted cabbage wedges
Stunning and simple. Sarah’s roasted cabbage wedges are flavored with fennel seeds, making this wedge a satisfying side dish to accompany any meal.
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