Shayne Looper: The once and future faith
Christianity has changed over the years. This change has not taken place in Christianity's core beliefs, which are substantially the same as they were at the beginning. The change has happened in its...
View ArticleDr. Elaine Heffner: Just like me
In his book "Far from the Tree," Andrew Solomon discusses the impact on both parents and children when children turn out to be different from who the parents are, and from what they expected in their...
View ArticleSuzette Martinez Standring: The presidential election: Are we the sum total...
While an apology may lead to forgiveness, neither one erases consequences, especially in the digital age when the mistakes of 10, 20, even 40 years ago can be dredged up to fresh outrage. Redemption is...
View ArticleBefore you freak out about birth control and depression, read this
The study itself is not without flaws but, let's face it, studies are rarely perfect. Overall, it does a pretty good job of looking at a large group of women over an average of six years and trying to...
View ArticleSure, 'eat the rainbow' - but don't pass over these paler foods
Although serving a plateful of white vegetables might not be a feast for the eyes, rest assured that bananas, pears, white peaches and nectarines, jicama, parsnips, ginger, and even the humble potato...
View ArticleWhy my first year of parenthood was like a year at sea
From the moment she was born, my infant daughter was a healthy, gorgeous, brilliant monster intent on destroying me. She couldn't figure out how to eat. She never slept. And she screamed.
View ArticleClean grout without damaging marble tile
When I recently had my carpets washed, I asked what the company could do to clean the grout. I was informed that any product would harm or ruin the marble tiles. The now-gray grout is so ugly. Do you...
View ArticleAscension says goodbye to longtime educator
Longtime educator Richard "Coach" Brown, native of Geismar and a resident of Gonzales, passed away peacefully in the presence of family and friends at age 66, on Oct. 3 at Our Lady of the Lake...
View ArticleAscension Parish up next as Walk-On's franchise expansion continues
Even as it branches out beyond Louisiana, the nation’s "#1 Sports Bar" is continuing to spread its wings in its own backyard.Walk-On’s Enterprises [...]
View ArticleCommunity celebrates Coffee with a Cop Day
October 7 marked National Coffee with a Cop Day - a day aimed at building relationships between local law enforcement officials and the community. Officers from the Ascension Parish Sheriff's Office...
View ArticleLost in Suburbia: Going toe-to-toe
There are a lot of body parts I'm not particularly happy with (you thighs know who you are), but the one part of me I've never been bothered by is my feet. Not to be conceited, but I've always thought...
View ArticleAsk Lisa: Unsalted butter best when baking to control salt content
Q: Can you tell me what would make the difference if I used salted butter rather than unsalted butter in a recipe?— Janet Strauss, Galloway, OhioA: Salted butter won't cause any problems in cooking...
View ArticleSupreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg: Kaepernick's national anthem...
Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg didn't mince words in a recent interview with Yahoo! news anchor Katie Couric, saying athletes' decisions to protest the national anthem by refusing to stand...
View ArticleMost vitamins are useless, but here are the ones you should take
For decades, it was assumed that multivitamins were critical to overall health. Vitamin C to "boost your immune system," Vitamin A to protect your vision, Vitamin B to keep you energized. Not only do...
View ArticleEnergy Express: The body politic: Hillary and Donald face off
Body language is something we all speak, whether we tune in or not. We stand with our arms outstretched, expressing our confidence. Or we raise an eyebrow, signifying our anxiety. Or we prowl the space...
View ArticleDiggin' In: Dogbane: Good for insects, bad for dogs
Interesting fruits and seeds in the fall garden add a visual interest that draws the eye as much as stunning flowers do. Summer-flowering native dogbane is one of those very plants.
View ArticleThe Science Zone: Doppler effect
Though many people may hear "Doppler Radar" as tool for tracking weather systems, it is used for much more and has roots in science dating back generations. The Doppler Effect, as it is known, is also...
View ArticleHow to raise human beings who are ready for the real world
People are a little worried about the human species these days. Maybe it's the rash of terrorist attacks throughout the world. Maybe it's the tone of the presidential campaign. Maybe it's because so...
View ArticleWhy eating fat makes you lose fat
Let’s face it, fat has gotten a bad rap. It can put you at risk for cardiovascular disease and it can cover up those abs you work so hard on in the gym. But cutting fat from your diet in an effort to...
View ArticleReligion News: Pope names 3 Americans as cardinals
WEEK IN RELIGIONThree Americans were named cardinals by Pope Francis earlier this week in the Pontiff's third round of cardinal appointments since being elected pope in 2013. Indianapolis Archbishop...
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