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In Simply Lou
Sep 19th, 2016
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article and illustration by Lou Davenport Well, it’s the Home Issue of BayouLife. I really wish I could tell you that I have done all kinds of decorative and fun things to my little house. But, I haven’t. In fact, it’s beginning to look like a crime scene in here. It’s not a bio hazard, […]...
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In Simply Lou
Aug 29th, 2016
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When I was told this was to be the Style Issue of BayouLife, my first response was, “What?! I “ain’t” got no style!” But, after some thought, I decided that was not quite true. We all have style. A very personal style, like our fingerprints. We are all different to be sure, but, whether you […...
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In Simply Lou
Aug 3rd, 2016
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article and illustration by Lou Davenport I think we can all agree that it’s hot. Real hot! Summers in Louisiana “ain’t for sissies.” When I lived in Vicksburg, MS, I used to say it was the hottest place in the world. I’ve changed my mind, it’s definitely hotter here! It’s that time of year that...
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In Simply Lou
Jun 27th, 2016
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Me, Godzilla and God article by Lou Davenport I have been fortunate to travel to a lot of wonderful places by car, plane, boat and even on a train! I still love a good road trip though, I just don’t get to take many anymore. When you drive a 22 year old car, you just don’t […]...
By Nathan Coker
In Center Block
Apr 27th, 2016
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article and illustration by Lou Davenport Icon. By definition, “a person or thing that is revered. A person who is very admired.” I wanted to write this column about my personal icon, my Mom, Carolyn Turner Williams. I only got to have her in my life a little over 20 years, but every one of [&hellip...
By Nathan Coker
In Center Block
Mar 2nd, 2016
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Illustration and article by Lou Davenport I often write about my big Southern family. There’s certainly a lot of “material” to tell and write about! I believe most Southerners are “story tellers,” and I sure love to share my “family stories.” All of mine are true, because “you just cannot make this ...
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
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
Nov 30th, 2015
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article and illustration by Lou Davenport Happy Holidays, ya’ll! I start my holidays near Halloween. My daughter, Paige, was born on Halloween. So, that’s when all “the real fun” starts! Then comes Thanksgiving and I eat way too much, laugh too much and have to go lay down. Then as so...
By Nathan Coker
In Center Block
Sep 25th, 2015
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As the Garden Grows, So Should the Gardener article and illustration by Lou Davenport Let me ask you something. Are you aware that there is only ONE of you…only one of you on this entire planet? Do you feel like you deserve to be happy? Do you realize that YOU are the only one who […]...
