By Nathan Coker
In Center Block
Feb 1st, 2014
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Ronita Ross Re-energizes ‘The Y’ Ahead of 60th article by Michael DeVault onita Ross was only in town a few days, but she had already hit the ground running when BayouLife caught up with her. The Louisville, Kentucky native recently took over as CEO of the YMCA of Northeast Louisiana, and after just ...
By Nathan Coker
In Bayou Kidz
Feb 1st, 2014
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The Story of Ferdinand the Bull by Munro Leaf by Cindy G. Foust It was bound to happen at some point during the writing of this column…a book review, that is. As a children’s book author, I am ask quite frequently about children’s literature. As a matter of fact, it is quite possibly the ...
By Nathan Coker
In Center Block
Feb 1st, 2014
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by Maré Brennan For about a year, the BayouLife staff has diligently and thoughtfully been “keeping score” on the people in Northeast Louisiana’s service industries who bring joy with each encounter. We hope that you, too, will agree with our 2014 People We Love picks! Whether we are on a coffee run ...
By Nathan Coker
In Center Block
Jan 26th, 2014
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Keep Calm and Carry Om article by Angela Genusa Brian Sivils sits on a yoga bolster in front of the room, his wiry frame straddling the cushion, with his knees touching blankets spread out on the floor. His eyes are already shut as he strikes a Tibetan singing bowl with a mallet. We close our [&helli...
By Nathan Coker
In Born on the Bayou
Jan 26th, 2014
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article by Mary Napoli | illustration by Austin Bantel My past 18-year-old self would certainly roll her eyes at me now, but I am constantly finding new and exciting reasons to love my hometown. After fifteen years spent in other cities, I have realized there isn’t any place I would rat...
By Nathan Coker
In Bayou Outdoors
Jan 26th, 2014
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A Dog in the Hunt Jackie Howard Has a Love for the Chase article by Dan Chason Jackie Howard is a mountain of a man. He is one of a very few men that I can say are truly my friend. That friendship has lasted many years, and I cherish the memories I have shared […]...
By Nathan Coker
In Bayou Icon
Jan 26th, 2014
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article by Michael DeVault | photography by Maré Brennan At one point, Richard Chardkoff oversaw the academic careers of more than ten percent of the ULM student body. He traveled Latin America to research his dissertation on the 1944 Guatemala Revolution. He taught for 36 years and was recently appo...
By Nathan Coker
In Bayou Home
Jan 26th, 2014
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Garden Vieux The Home of Susan and Brian Crawford article by Maré Brennan | photography by Joli Livaudais From behind a stucco and brick capped wall and through a wrought iron gate with a distinctly New Orleans feel, a fountain gurgles and beckons visitors to slip into the French Quarter-inspired cou...
By Nathan Coker
In Bayou Kidz
Jan 26th, 2014
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Resolutions For Kids A New Year’s Resolution for You and Your Children by Cindy G. Foust HAPPY NEW YEAR TO THE BAYOULIFE nation, as I sit recovering from the back injury I received from my Thanksgiving Day shopping expedition. Of course, I jest, but I don’t know what shopping spirit took over m...
By Nathan Coker
In Features
Jan 26th, 2014
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by Kenny Covington Now that the holidays are over, it’s time to do some maintenance to our fishing equipment to prepare for the upcoming days on the water. What I want to discuss in this month’s article are some things we can do to help ensure not just productive days on the water but some time [&hel...
