By Nathan Coker
In Center Block
Dec 3rd, 2018
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article by Laura W. Clark Finding the perfect Christmas tree was a significant event throughout my childhood. My parents would load me and my little brother and sister into the car, and we would venture to what I then referred to as the “Christmas Tree Park.” The park smelled of crisp pine, a scent t...
By Nathan Coker
In Center Block
Dec 3rd, 2018
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article by Paul Lipe I REMEMBER how, as a youngster, Christmas was that special time of year when we received toys – and it was a much-anticipated holiday. We could not wait for December 25 to come – it seemed like it took forever, and whoever coined the phrase “As slow as Christmas” surely did [&hel...
By Nathan Coker
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Oct 30th, 2018
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article and illustration by Lou Davenport Ahhhh! November will be here by the time you read this or very close to it. Happy Halloween if it’s still October and Happy Birthday to my daughter, Paige, who was born on Halloween! But, back to November. How I love that month, because my wonderful and crazy...
By Nathan Coker
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Oct 30th, 2018
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ARTICLE BY VANELIS RIVERA AND PHOTOGRAPHY BY ANDREW BAILEY “THE ONLY THING CONSTANT IS DEATH, TAXES AND THE VIDRINE’S,”declares Billy Vidrine, singer, songwriter, and proclaimed “sweater” of seasoned local folk-rock band The Vidrines. Fifteen years in the game hasn’t weathered these players, known fo...
By Nathan Coker
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Oct 30th, 2018
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Rangaraj’s Next Chapter article by Georgiann Potts | photos by Emerald McIntrye WRITER’S NOTE: Few people I know have influenced my thinking about international relations as much as Dr. Uma Rangaraj. While extensive travel has certainly broadened my view, those trips have only allowed me a brief peri...
By Nathan Coker
In AskErin
Oct 30th, 2018
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article by Erin Love Is it just me, or does it feel like the holidays came more quickly this year? Parents of young children have often told me that the days, weeks, months and years fly by when you have a little one. Now I am seeing for myself how bittersweet motherhood actually is. With […]...
By Nathan Coker
In Center Block
Oct 2nd, 2018
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article and illustration by Lou Davenport This issue marks my third anniversary writing “Simply Lou” for BayouLife. It’s the best job I have ever had, and I truly love the staff. Thank you, Maré and Cassie, for giving me this chance and, also, a new adventure. I LOVE MY JOB! We have lost two American...
By Nathan Coker
In Bayou Kidz
Oct 2nd, 2018
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Getting the Whole Family in On Fall Decorating article by Cindy G. Foust Happy Fall, y’all! There’s one month a year I can say that and get away with it…otherwise it just sounds like something I’m making it up because it’s always so blasted hot. And to be honest, it doesn’t really feel like fall [&he...
By Nathan Coker
In Center Block
Oct 2nd, 2018
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More than just a music album, Logan and the Legendaries’ debut album Waxing is a collection of songs that detail a songwriter’s memoir, a tip-of-the-hat to the lessons of Logan Lewis’ past and the joys of his present. article by VANELIS RIVERA | photography by ANDREW BAILEY From behind studio glass, ...
By Nathan Coker
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Aug 27th, 2018
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The Louisiana rock trio, Gin Mobsters, is releasing their first EP, Silver Ghosts – a testament to the staying power of classic rock-and-roll. Article by Vanelis Rivera and Photography by Andrew Bailey The music genre of classic rock inspires us to think of legendary players like Led Zeppelin, the Ro...
