By Nathan Coker
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Jul 1st, 2026
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“I thought once that gods are the opposite of death, but I see now they are more dead than anything, for they are unchanging, and can hold nothing in their hands.” The goddess Circe first appears in Homer’s The Odyssey, a goddess who famously turns men into pigs. In this telling, Miller excavates Cir...
By Nathan Coker
In Bayou Pages
May 1st, 2026
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“Sometimes it seems like writing is the only way I keep from hurting.” In Acevedo’s coming-of-age novel, Xiomara Batiste (nicknamed X) experiences the universal struggle of selfhood, learning who she is amidst the pressure of who her parents want her to be. X finds solace in her brother Xavier, whom ...
By Nathan Coker
In Blog
Mar 2nd, 2026
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by MARÉ BRENNANPhotograph by KELLY MOORE CLARK I like to think of Brussel Sprouts as tiny, delicious cabbages which are the perfect accompaniment to an Easter ham or delicately cooked chicken breasts. These little green veggies are packed with Omega-3 fatty acids, fiber, and Vitamin C. Once sautéed, ...
By Nathan Coker
In Featured Slider
Feb 2nd, 2026
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Article by Vanelis Rivera and Photography by Kelly Moore Clark Yoga asanas offer wide-ranging physical and mental benefits, and by approaching even simple, beginner poses with a “beginner’s mind,” practitioners of all levels can cultivate strength, awareness, and calm through mindful, slow movement. ...
By Nathan Coker
In Features
Jan 5th, 2026
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Article by MEREDITH MCKINNIE This January marks three years without my little sister Bonnie. Over the Thanksgiving holiday, her name came up, as it often does. I commented that I was getting used to holidays without her, and that the normalization of her absence felt unjust somehow. I no longer antic...
By Nathan Coker
In Bayou Eats
Dec 1st, 2025
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Article by Starla Gatson | Photography by Kelly Moore Clark Enoch’s Irish Pub builds on 45 years of local love with a welcoming new coffee shop in the Garden District. The café brings fresh flavors, familiar warmth, and a renewed sense of community to Downtown Monroe. THE CAFE:Like any other coffeeho...
By Nathan Coker
In Blog
Dec 1st, 2025
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Styled by Kate Ashley | Photography by Kelly Moore Clark At BayouLife, we love a festive tablescape and believe a beautifully set table can make any holiday gathering feel even more special. With the help of Kate Ashley, we’re sharing four creative ways to fold your napkins, adding an extra touch o...
By Nathan Coker
In I Remember
Dec 1st, 2025
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Article by PAUL LIPE As I reflect on my childhood, there was one holiday that stood out above all the other-and there was no competition. That holiday was Christmas! When we thought about Christmas, it always brought a smile to our faces. The thing that made Christmas stand out was the exchanging of ...
By Nathan Coker
In AskErin
Dec 1st, 2025
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Article by ERIN SHARPLIN LOVE The holiday season is the perfect time to adopt the “out with the old and in with the new” mindset! The start of Christmas shopping serves as a reminder to get rid of any excess clutter around the house. As we all know too well, excess clutter causes unneeded stress. [&h...
