Breaking Bread: Father-in-law stays a pie lover to the end
Our Father's Day dinner table will be one short this year.My father-in-law passed away on Memorial Day. His death, at age 88, followed a long, well-lived life.I married his youngest son 15 years ago,...
View ArticleGonzales' Classic Cajuns take flight
Three women pilots from south Louisiana, will take to the skies June 16 from Louisiana for pre-race qualifying at the start of the 40th [...]
View ArticleReligion News: Pope condemns Orlando attack
WEEK IN RELIGIONA day after 49 people were killed in a terrorist attack in Orlando, Florida, Pope Francis condemned the the deadliest mass shooting in U.S. history and also lashed out about the ease of...
View Article3 reasons you need to forgive and leave the past behind
Learning to forgive and leave the past behind isn't easy, but it's one of the most valuable gifts you can give yourself. Here are just three reasons you need to forgive those who have wronged you...
View ArticleWhen tiramisu goes slightly off script; recipe
If you don't know what tiramisu is, are you going to be too embarrassed to admit it? Translated from the Italian, tiramisu means "pick-me-up" - which, now that I'm writing it, I realize might be the...
View ArticleWhat you should eat before and after you exercise to lose weight, according...
Everyone knows that combining a healthy, balanced diet with regular exercise is good for your body. However, if you're looking to shed some pounds, certain foods promote weight loss more than others.
View Article10 home-design insiders you should follow on Snapchat
Far less staged than Facebook or Instagram, Snapchat offers a spontaneous, informal and intimate setting for designers to connect in real time with their followers and fans, providing an unfiltered...
View Article10 kid-friendly websites that combine fun and learning
In this digital age, one of a parent's responsibilities is to keep her child safe online. Aside from monitoring the sites your child visits, you should also set strict guidelines about which sites they...
View ArticleFood thermometers make grilling season safer
As Father’s Day approaches, I have been giving a lot of thought to my dad, and many fond pictures pop into my head. He was the one who put me on his shoulder at festivals so I could see all the lights...
View ArticleExpanding the arts in Ascension
A new art school with familiar teachers has officially opened its doors with the founding of LA ARTS - a school for theatre, music, film, art and dance. Utilizing a Prairieville location to expand its...
View Article7 proven tricks to get rid of stubborn belly fat
Belly fat is infuriating. It is obnoxiously persistent and acts as a constant reminder every time you slide on your skinny jeans that your New Year's fitness goals (from the past five years) have yet...
View ArticleMcDonald's M&M McFlurry might soon go extinct — here's why
Right now you can walk into a McDonald's and buy a McFlurry milkshake with M&Ms swirled in. Or a Burger King and buy a Snickers-branded pie. Or a Dairy Queen and ask for an M&M Blizzard. All of...
View ArticleChrysler's new classic family hauler, and more
The new Pacifica is far more than a people mover. Depending on how you outfit it, it is a mobile communications and entertainment center, a storage transport, an adventure wagon, a luxury highway...
View ArticleRiver Parishes foster parents recognized
The River Parishes Foster and Adoptive Parent Association and the BayouLands Foster and Adoptive Parent Association recently partnered with the Department of Children and Family Services to host their...
View ArticleAscension libraries announce reading program winners
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 ArticleAscension Parish Girl Scouts earn Bronze and Silver Awards
Girl Scouts from across Ascension Parish showed once again their interest in community service and making a difference in their community, by earning the Girl Scout’s highest award for their Girl...
View ArticleA father's faith: How modern dads pass on their religious traditions
What role do dads play in raising children to embrace the family's religious tradition?
View ArticleObama meets with Dalai Lama despite objections
The president and spiritual leader discussed how to smooth the relationship between the Dalai Lama and Chinese officials.
View ArticleCooking to Live our Living to Cook: Boiled Crabs
Well crawfish seasons come and go. Now crab season is just starting to kickoff. Over at Hole in the Wall seafood, we boil’em for ya. In Louisiana everybody has to experience catching crabs. Once...
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