Peace, love and subtlety: A new breed of boho
Have you been bitten by the boho bug? Design bloggers, eager to embrace their inner gypsies, have filled Instagram with pictures of rooms decked in rich jewel tones, tribal prints and quirky trinkets.
View ArticleSpoon it
A jam or syrup made of sea buckthorn is commonly found in Eastern European markets. The small orange berries, called oblepikha in Russian, are quite astringent and tart in their raw form.But when...
View ArticleDear teens: Wake up (and eat something)
Dear teenagers who skip breakfast . . . please stop! Studies report that about 25 percent of U.S. teens deem the first meal of the day unnecessary. I understand this reasoning: I was a teenager once....
View ArticleReligion News: Banja Luka mosque re-opens 23 years later after it was destroyed
WEEK IN RELIGIONAfter a 9-year reconstruction process, the 16th-century Ferhadija grand mosque in Banja Luka, Bosnia and Herzegovina, was recently re-opened 23 years after it was destroyed by Bosnian...
View ArticleHow states respond to government officials who won't perform same-sex weddings
A Wyoming judge could get removed from office for refusing, on religious grounds, to take part in gay and lesbian weddings.
View ArticleBetty Montgomery: Vines, climbers for your garden
Looking for a new twist to your garden? How about adding a vine or two to add a new dimension. You can choose an annual vine, a perennial vine or an evergreen vine or climber. A climber will soften or...
View ArticleCondo-friendly security tips
Security is an issue no matter where you live or in what, and condominiums are no exception.
View ArticleThese videos will make you want to work out
Exercise should be a get-to, not a have-to, but sometimes we all need a little kick to get going. Here are five videos guaranteed to make you want to lace up your shoes.
View ArticleBelle's Easy Sour Cream Biscuits
These homemade biscuits use three ingredients and take less than 30 minutes to make.
View ArticleTour du Rouge makes a stop in Gonzales
The annual Tour du Rouge bicycle fundraiser commenced last week in Houston with over 50 riders raising awareness and money for the American Red Cross. The six day, 573-mile-trip, began in...
View ArticleCollege loan rates to drop to lowest level in decade
The government will charge families less to borrow money for college this fall as interest rates on federal loans are set to drop to their lowest level in a decade.
View ArticleLost in Suburbia: The long and winding bike ride
"Okay, now remember to watch for cars at intersections," instructed my husband. "Also be careful when you ride past a parked car because a door may suddenly open. And also be on the lookout for...
View ArticleAre you living what you believe? Play this game to find out.
Believing in God and that He has a plan for you makes everything in life take on a proper perspective. Play this “what if” game and discover the depth of your own belief.
View ArticleEATEL appoints Goldsmith as senior strategic account manager
EATEL, a regional leader in digital communication and data services for home and business has announced the appointment of Joey Goldsmith, of Gonzales, as Senior Strategic Account Manager. In the...
View ArticleGonzales cheer team wins at ISC
The Blue Topaz team from Impact Cheer, owned by Belinda Harvey, won first place at the International Spirit Championships in New Orleans on May 8. The team competed in the Mini Level One category,...
View ArticleThe complicated ways the military responds to religious freedom concerns
A military college in South Carolina announced Tuesday that it won't allow an admitted student to wear her hijab on campus.
View ArticleHow Do You Recognize When It is Time to Seek Mental Help, and What is the...
Stressful situations can easily become overwhelming and all-consuming if we allow them the chance. In our lives, we all experience disappointment, fear, anxiety, sadness, anger, and confusion. Whether...
View ArticleGeismar realtor accepted as top ten
The American Institute of Real Estate Professionals has recognized the exceptional performance of Louisiana’s Real Estate Professional Tracy Mathis, of Geismar, as 2016 10 Best Real Estate...
View ArticleGalvez and Oak Grove new principals announced
Ascension Public Schools has announced the appointment of new principals for Galvez Middle School and Oak Grove Primary School. Michelle Bourque will lead Galvez Middle upon the retirement of...
View ArticleBook review: 'Believers, Thinkers, and Founders' examines concept of God in...
In his new book, “Believers, Thinkers, and Founders: How We Came to be One Nation Under God,” Kevin Seamus Hasson examines the concept of finding God in government without forcing God on the individual.
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