The Clean Cut: A priest and an Imam exchange gifts via Amazon Prime in new...
A Catholic Priest and a Muslim Imam may not seem like they have a lot in common, but they both definitely spend a lot of time on their knees talking to God.
View ArticleDoes God want you to give tithes?
Tithing has its rewards, but how much should you give? Should you give at all?
View ArticleBackyard birding plus the Live Oak Society
The Gonzales Garden Club met at the Gonzales Safety Center on Nov. 3 to enjoy wildlife and preservation presentations. Guest Speaker David Cagnolatti of the National Audubon Society presented...
View ArticleHow to know if your child is ready for that first phone
If you have a tween in your home, no doubt they are begging for a phone for Christmas. Or maybe you have been able to hold off and have an actual teenager under your roof without a mobile device right...
View ArticleHow smartphone light affects your brain and body
There's something incredibly powerful about the blue lights that the designers of our smartphone, tablet, and laptop screens have been able to create. The lights in these screens glow so bright that we...
View ArticleA masculine taste in kitchens
Nizam Ali, co-owner of Ben's Chili Bowl, a Washington landmark, spends his workdays in an industrial-style commercial kitchen. You might think that he would want to replicate that style at the home he...
View ArticleLooking Up: Binoculars are a great aid to seeing stars
A simple pair of binoculars will bring a whole new dimension of the Universe to your eyes. Common sizes of binoculars will catapult your reach, magnifying the view seven or 10 times and seeing...
View ArticleFrom a vegan cook, gravy for the holidays and beyond
My general approach to a holiday meal, back when I ate meat and now that I don't, is that it is all about the sides, and the sides are all about the gravy. All the same, it took a few years of meatless...
View ArticleSeniors and lawmen work together
Nearly 300 senior citizens from across the parish gathered at the Trademart Building at Lamar-Dixon Expo Center in Gonzales for the annual Seniors and Lawmen Together (SALT) Expo that was held on Nov....
View ArticleDarrow woman named to state board
On Nov. 15, Gov. John Bel Edwards announced his appointments to several Louisiana boards and commissions including the appointment of Kristi I. Rapp, Pharm.D, of Darrow, to the Louisiana Cancer and...
View ArticleAPSO honored by ARPEC
At the Nov. 2 meeting, the official arm of the Republican Party in Ascension Parish (ARPEC) honored the men and women of the Ascension Parish Sheriff's Office with a Thanksgiving meal. Sheriff Jeff...
View ArticleAscension recovery center to remain open through mid-December
Ascension Parish President Kenny Matassa has announced that the Ascension Parish disaster recovery center in Gonzales will remain in operation until December 16, 2016. Located in the 4H Building at...
View ArticleTwo Majorcan saints with very different origins
Two major figures in the Roman Catholic tradition come from the tiny Mediterranean island of Majorca or Mallorca. They were very different.
View ArticleHome Help: Tips to help you prepare your home for holiday celebrations
TIP OF THE WEEKTis the season for big meals, festive gatherings and making memories that will last a lifetime. But hosting friends and family can be a daunting responsibility. In fact, nearly 40...
View ArticleSt. Elizabeth hosts stress management seminar
St. Elizabeth Hospital hosted a stress management seminar on Nov. 9 to help residents understand stress. Evelyn Pipkin, LCSW, and Doris Stockwell, LCSW, social workers at St. Elizabeth Hospital,...
View ArticleGov. Edwards recognizes Rural Health Day in Louisiana
Gov. John Bel Edwards has proclaimed November 17, 2016, is Rural Health Day in Louisiana. "Louisiana’s rural communities are vital to the strength of our state," said Gov. Edwards. "Meeting the [...]
View ArticleAscension Public Schools celebrates 2015-2016 educators of the year
The 2015-16 Teachers of the Year and Principals of the Year were honored by the Ascension Parish School Board at its Tuesday night meeting. Awards were given to one teacher from each school plus one...
View Article6 things to remember when you can't find someone to marry
Trouble finding love or getting married? That's OK. Living the single life isn't all that bad.
View ArticleIt Is What It Is: Friendship has many beautiful faces
So there I was, sitting conspicuously alone at the corner of the big, long table at Starbucks, trying to get ahead for the upcoming week.It was your average busy holiday morning, with a line out the...
View ArticleA beginner's guide to drinking espresso
Just like you’d scoff at a European for putting mayonnaise on a hot dog, Italians might disapprove of your espresso drinking, as they have their very own, very serious coffee culture.Yes, there's both...
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