By Nathan Coker
In Bayou Pages
Sep 25th, 2014
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book by Nayomi Munaweera | review by Casey Matthews The island country of Sri Lanka lies off the southern coast of India and is roughly the size of West Virginia. From 1983 until 2009, this small country was engaged in a brutal civil war that left an estimated 80,000 to 100,000 Sri Lankans dead. The ...
By Nathan Coker
In Bayou Kidz
Sep 25th, 2014
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Talking to Your Kids About Cancer article by Cindy G. Foust Sometimes, I think I share too much of my life in this column. I try, however, to use my life’s experiences to help someone else (avoid the Golden Gate Bridge at all costs), so this month won’t be any different. As we begin to […]...
By Nathan Coker
In Bayou Artist
Aug 25th, 2014
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Family, Talent and the Kennedy Mystique article by Michael DeVault & Mary Napoli | photography by Brad Arender John and Doug Kennedy stood over the table, lifted the frame of the silk screen press, and waited for the print to set. It was 1989, and neither of them quite knew what to expect. At the...
By Nathan Coker
In Bayou Home
Aug 25th, 2014
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The New First Family of Louisiana Tech University, Kathy and Les Guice, Open Their Home to BayouLife Magazine article by Marlen Waters | photography by Martin G. Meyers Nestled in the trees just a stone’s throw from Joe Aillet Stadium in Ruston is the Louisiana Tech University President’s home. Comp...
By Nathan Coker
In Bayou Eats
Aug 25th, 2014
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Local coffeehouse, Parish Press, opens its doors in Ruston. From delectable treats to cold-brewed coffee, this new establishment is committed to the community. Photographed by Martin G. Meyers. Article by Michael DeVault Bradley and Katie Walker are no strangers to good customer service. For years, t...
By Nathan Coker
In Features
Aug 25th, 2014
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Whether Throwing Together an Impromptu Party or Dinner for Friends, These Simple Tips Will Help You Entertain in Style It’s Saturday night and a coterie of your co-workers and their spouses will descend upon your house for an informal party. You want them to have a good time, to enjoy themselves and ...
By Nathan Coker
In Fashion
Aug 25th, 2014
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The Narrative Roots of Swimwear’s Hottest New Brand article by Michael DeVault High in the Atlas Mountains, nomadic Berbers toil for hours to spin rugs of great beauty and quality, practicing as they work an ancient art steeped in mysticism and the ancient world. Eventually, each of the rugs cr...
By Nathan Coker
In Fashion
Aug 25th, 2014
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BViz Canine Couture Collection article by Maré Brennan Becky Vizard, the St. Joseph native and designer who introduced the world to most extravagant pillows made with antique fabrics and trims sourced from around the globe, is known for her Steve Jobs-like ability to see a need and fill it as well as...
By Nathan Coker
In Center Block
Aug 25th, 2014
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Karan and Rick Kirkham of Bullet Designs Make It Possible to Take the Outdoors With You By Incorporating Bullet Into Jewelry article by Ariel King Camouflage print clothing, weapons and ammo can be a large part of an outdoor sportsman’s identity. These are telltale signs of someone who is proud of th...
By Nathan Coker
In Bayou Outdoors
Aug 25th, 2014
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Wearing the Appropriate Hunting and Fishing Gear article by Dan Chason When your publisher emails you and says that the next issue will be “style” related, it can be a stretch to stay on subject when you are an outdoor writer. It took a couple of weeks of hard thought but after thinking ...
