By Nathan Coker
In Center Block
Feb 1st, 2016
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When she was only 13 years old, Annie Douglass made peace with her belief that she would likely always be a single woman with no children. She couldn’t imagine that there could be a man who would understand her unique needs, accept her medical diagnosis and still choose to join her in the challenges ...
By Nathan Coker
In Center Block
Feb 1st, 2016
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article and illustration by Lou Davenport Sometime during 1906, in Liddieville, Louisiana, she met him. Probably just a simple twist of fate. He was an orphan and a widower. He was 23. She was barely 13. Sparks flew. Her parents forbid her to see him. She had other plans. He did, too. A secret roman...
By Nathan Coker
In Center Block
Feb 1st, 2016
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article by Meredith McKinnie It’s been two years and eight months since we first met. And in that time, not so much as a petal. No roses for Valentine’s Day, no lilies on my birthday, no convenient camellias picked from my Mom’s garden just because, no sliding the stem behind my ear for affect…...
By Nathan Coker
In AskErin
Feb 1st, 2016
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article by Erin Sharplin Love Imagine starting and ending your day in a well-organized closet that holds endless outfit opportunities. You would never waste time or energy looking for a lost item, and you would save money because your need for impromptu purchases would be nullified. This sounds too...
By Nathan Coker
In Bayou Kidz
Jan 5th, 2016
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Be Resolute in Parenting article by Cindy G Foust Happy New Year BayouLife readers, I hope your holiday was filled with all things that were merry and bright. It’s hard to believe we are in beginning days of a new year, and quite frankly, that we are in the year 2016. I remember where my […]...
By Nathan Coker
In Center Block
Jan 5th, 2016
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Introducing John Bel Edwards article by Michael DeVault Fresh off a resounding victory over Sen. David Vitter, Governor-elect John Bel Edwards isn’t resting on any laurels. He’s hard at work building the framework for a massive overhaul of state government, undoing years of neglect and sh...
By Nathan Coker
In Center Block
Jan 5th, 2016
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article and illustration by Lou Davenport Betty Davis said, ”Getting older isn’t for sissies!” True. I’m 63 now. I don’t mind telling my age. I am still in pretty good health and I am very thankful. I take a few minor medications. I don’t move as fast as I once did, but ...
By Nathan Coker
In Center Block
Jan 5th, 2016
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Step back from the table, put away the leftovers and get serious about those New Year’s resolutions with these tips to overcome the battle of the post-holiday bulge. Our experts weigh in on how you can successfully shed the lingering effects of the holiday. article by Michael DeVault I’s Januar...
By Nathan Coker
In AskErin
Jan 5th, 2016
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article by Erin Sharplin Love Each year, Real Simple Magazine, lists “getting organized” as one of the top five resolutions people make. After all, just starting the organizing process is daunting to most people, and staying organized seems even more overwhelming. Between our careers and our families...
By Nathan Coker
In Bayou Kidz
Dec 1st, 2015
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Twelve Days of Giving article by Cindy G. Foust ”Sleigh bells ring are you listening In the lane snow is glistening A beautiful sight oh we’re happy tonight Walking in a winter wonderland” A wonderland of what? Rain? Mud? Fog? Humidity? It’s the holidays for crying out loud and I feel like we a...
