By Nathan Coker
In Bayou Kidz
Feb 27th, 2018
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Shaping Our Kids to Be a Good Friend article by Cindy G. Foust Happy March BayouLife community has we begin our trek into the last month of the first quarter of 2018. Wait…what in the cat hair did I just say? I think what I meant to say is that we are nearing the end […]...
By Nathan Coker
In Center Block
Feb 27th, 2018
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article by Vanelis Riviera Blues music may have a reputation of being the music of sadness, but Lesli Rambin, founder of the Byway Blues project, also recognizes that its a cathartic experience. It’s the act of driving out the sadness of the soul in order to reclaim your own power back. During her gr...
By Nathan Coker
In Center Block
Feb 27th, 2018
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article by Meredith McKinnie I ’ve had my first and last name for 35 years now. They’re both unique, and I like that. They both start with an “M.” I love alliteration, something my mother no doubt happened upon, completely unplanned. The women in my family, most have no middle names, a blank space co...
By Nathan Coker
In Center Block
Feb 27th, 2018
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article and illustration by Lou Davenport The dictionary defines “hissy fit” as a sudden outburst of anger due to frustration. I’d agree with that, but since I consider myself an authority on them, I have found there’s a lot more to be said about the “hissy fit.” First of all, there’s several differe...
By Nathan Coker
In Center Block
Feb 27th, 2018
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TURNER TELECO AND LOUISIANA IT SOLUTIONS PROVIDE BUSINESSES WITH SUPERIOR SERVICE AND THE INDUSTRY’S MOST ADVANCED TECHNOLOGY ARTICLE BY KAY STOTHART RECTOR AND PHOTO BY MARTIN G MEYERS In an age of constantly changing technology, few things are more crucial to business success than effective communi...
By Rachel Dolecheck
In Center Block
Feb 1st, 2018
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All My Love article and art by Lou Davenport In 1946, my Daddy was discharged from the Navy in New Orleans. He caught a bus back to Bastrop and was greeted warmly by his big family. He was just 21 years old. Meanwhile, an 18 year old brown-eyed beauty, my Mama, entered Louisiana Tech University [&hel...
By Nathan Coker
In Center Block
Feb 1st, 2018
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article by APRIL CLARK HONAKER & photography by MARTIN G MEYERS At 6 feet 5 inches tall, Kendrick Jones stands out in a crowd, but his height isn’t the only thing that draws attention. Kendrick radiates joy and never meets a stranger. At 22 years old, he believes he has discovered his purp...
By Katie Sloan
In Center Block
Jan 31st, 2018
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Article by Vanelis Rivera, Photography by RJ Ojeda A bass player howls an echoey cue of “One, two, three, four.” An instant medley of bass, guitar, drums and harmonica emblazons the room. Harmonic twangs dominate from the lead singer’s staunch vocals. As the introductory medley fades with the last br...
By Katie Sloan
In Center Block
Jan 8th, 2018
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Article by Michael Devault Kick off 2018 right with a time-tested way to jumpstart your system. It’s no secret that we put a lot of pressure on our bodies during the holidays. Overindulgence in food and beverage isn’t just allowed – it’s expected. And for the most part, we eat too much, drink too muc...
By Katie Sloan
In Center Block
Jan 8th, 2018
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Article By The Children’s Coalition for Northeast Louisiana The Children’s Coalition and BayouLife Magazine are joining forces to provide timely information about issues concerning youth. As parents and professionals, it is critical that we not only have accurate and appropriate information, bu...
