By Nathan Coker
In Bayou Kidz
Feb 25th, 2015
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Learning Patience When Your Child is Scare article by Cindy G. Foust I am not quite sure how to start this month’s column, because in doing so I will be confessing a deep dark secret. Yes, once they publish March’s magazine, it will be too late to take it back. It will be out there. [&hel...
By Nathan Coker
In Center Block
Feb 25th, 2015
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The Demise of the Traditional Family Dinner by Meredith McKinnie I could write an entire series on how my mother, Lorraine, got it right as a parent. She taught me love, trust, the importance of ambition and independence, but more importantly, she taught me the value of family. Her motto is and alway...
By Nathan Coker
In Center Block
Jan 30th, 2015
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From his farmland in Richland Parish to his newly assigned offices on Capitol Hill, Dr. Ralph Abraham embarks on his new journey in the United States House of Representatives by Michael DeVault Where I live right now isn’t too far from where we grew up,” says Dr. Ralph Abraham. The tone of his voice ...
By Nathan Coker
In Bayou Kidz
Jan 27th, 2015
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Teaching Our Children the Importance of a Hand-Written Note article by Cindy G. Foust In case you haven’t noticed something about me and my column, let me bring it to your attention that this writer likes to do a lot of research when bringing our readers the written word every month. You know, ...
By Nathan Coker
In Center Block
Jan 27th, 2015
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by Erin Sharplin Love Being one-half of an organized/disorganized couple is completely normal, but it definitely comes with challenges. Unfortunately, these “challenges” can begin small but quickly become big problems. As a professional organizer (and the more organized half of my relationship), I ...
By Nathan Coker
In Center Block
Dec 29th, 2014
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by Michael DeVault A Monroe tradition will return to its roots after more than a decade Feb. 7, when the 32nd Annual Krewe of Janus Mardi Gras Parade rolls through the Twin Cities. In only the second time since its inception, the parade will alter its route and, with the change, hopefully bring in a ...
By Nathan Coker
In Center Block
Dec 29th, 2014
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Being physically fit helped saved Dr. Lisa Colvin’s life. She takes us through her journey from fitness guru to survivor. article by April S. Kelley | Photography by Brad Arender None of us are exempt from health issues, no matter how fit or healthy we think we may be. Dr. Lisa Colvin, the interim de...
By Nathan Coker
In Center Block
Dec 29th, 2014
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The Monroe Garden Study League, member of the Garden Club of America, is putting on a winter FUNraiser! Join this industrious garden club for Floral Artistry with world renowned floral designer Bruno Duarté on Wednesday, February 25th, 2015, at Bayou DeSiard Country Club. The fun begins with apéritif...
By Nathan Coker
In Bayou Icon
Dec 29th, 2014
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From tiny Cabot, Arkansas, to Munich Germany, BayouLife recounts the Martial Arts adventures of BayouIcon Bob Allen article by Michael DeVault | photography by Martin G Meyers Anytime Bob Allen is sitting behind his desk in the Bob Allen Dojo, chances are he’s facing away from the people surrou...
By Nathan Coker
In Center Block
Dec 1st, 2014
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article by Mary Napoli | photos by Martin G Meyers The steep staircase inside the home of local architect Doug Breckenridge is somewhat of a metaphor. The stairs are somewhat of a ladder into the creative psyche of the Monroe native. The steps lead to a landing that serves as the divider between two...
