Kitchen Call: A new take on Sunday eggplant
Sunday dinner was a big deal when I was growing up. Three generations gathered for a leisurely meal, talking over the week gone by, making plans for the new week, hashing out problems, discussing game...
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A tea party, cook-off and a women's luncheon are what's on tap this week in Ascension.
View ArticleHow an electric outlet will enhance your outdoor space
Who loves outdoor living as much as I do? Well after a long, cold winter, the answer to that is probably just about everybody. Whether your home boasts a patio, a deck, a substantial outdoor room, or...
View ArticlePriest, protester and poet Daniel Berrigan shaped what it means to be an...
Daniel Berrigan, a famous Jesuit priest and anti-war activist, died on April 30 at age 76.
View Article5 ways to find your personal pattern for peace
Peace is possible for each person to achieve. Here are 5 steps that can lead you to that beautiful place.
View ArticleHow a white Christian family gave birth to black triplets
Aaron Halbert and his wife Rachel are white evangelical Christians who just adopted triplets, thanks to a new form of adoption.
View ArticleGovernment reports drop in overall crime in nation's schools
The latest government snapshot of school crime paints a picture of safer schools with declines in violent crime, bullying and harassment because of sexual orientation. Still, about 1.3 million students...
View ArticleA longtime frat-party staple is caving into the growing demand for craft beer
Now, the big-beer giant best known for its light and inexpensive brews wants to change that.
View ArticleKindergarteners enjoy touchscreen computers
DUPLESSIS TEACHER AWARDED ASCENSION FUND GRANT
View ArticleGraves grubs in Ascension
U.S. Rep. Garret Graves has a very hands-on approach when it comes to representing Louisiana's 6th Congressional District, and it includes lunch and conversation. Dubbed Grub with Garret, the...
View ArticleThis little device that can turn any surface in your house into a remote control
Knocki is a device that can turn any surface into a rudimentary "smart" remote, letting you tap it to control things like smart lights or coffee makers.
View ArticlePeople in Japan are obsessed with predicting personality by blood type
The history of blood-typing in Japan reportedly dates back to World War II, when the Japanese military sorted troops by blood type. More recently, blood-typing has started gaining in popularity in the...
View ArticleFDA brings e-cigarettes under federal authority
Hundreds of electronic cigarette brands will have to undergo federal review to stay on the market under new rules that have the potential to upend a multi-billion dollar industry attempting to position...
View ArticleMath anxiety plagues girls more than boys across the world
Science can't tell us why some teenagers relish calculus and others dread it. But a new study in the journal Plos One suggests that living in a country that values gender equality actually makes girls...
View ArticleDo we really need milk?
Once considered "nature's perfect food," milk is falling out of favor with consumers — unless it's made from almonds or cashews.
View ArticleNative spiderworts offer stunning flower and foliage
Each morning I pull into my parking spot which is right in front of our cottage garden. This time of the year it is the bluest blue greeting me thanks to our native spiderwort.
View ArticleRelay for Life ends in success
The American Cancer Society held its annual fundraiser, Relay for Life, on April 30 at Lamar Dixon Expo Center in Gonzales. Over 200 people were in attendance at this years all night event. [...]
View ArticleDTHS students land placement on poetry finals stage
On Saturday, May 7, the area’s top-ranking youth poetry slam teams and individuals will compete for the chance to become slam [...]
View ArticleShayne Looper: Books I wish someone would write
I recently saw an article about books that someone should write. Christian leaders had been interviewed about the kind of books they would like to read and, while I admit I found most of their...
View ArticleLooking up: Mercury to pass in front of Sun
A relatively rare event happens Monday, May 9, 2016. Essentially an eclipse of the Sun, this is one few people will notice.Every several years, the little planet Mercury passes between the Sun and the...
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