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He Demands A Pre-Nup
Dear Dr. Archer, My fiancé’s family has much more money than mine. This was never an issue until we got engaged. Now his parents insist I sign a pre-nuptial agreement. The wedding is supposed to take place in two months. I told my fiancé it offends me to fill out a divorce agreement before »
The Louisiana Senate Race: Can Republicans Close The Youth Gap?
On Nov. 4, voters in 36 states will go to the polls to choose a U.S. senator. Republicans currently control the House, but Democrats hold the Senate. The result is congressional gridlock. But if Republicans pick up 6 senate seats — and polling indicates that is a possibility — they will take control of »
School’s Open Wit’ Lots Uf Questions
Pierre Sez Dependin’ on whare you live, kids are either back in school or day will soon be gettin’ back. Az dis school season opens, we have a whole lotta issues dat are bein’ faced, not de lease uf which iz de Common Core debate. It’s a shame our courts have to be »
Lost Worlds
The 1911 City Hall Arts & Cultural Center is putting on so many art exhibits, I’m losing track of them. The one I’m about to describe — “Lost Worlds: Ruins of the Americas” — had flown under my radar somehow. I wanted to make sure readers knew about it. The exhibit will include photographs »
SAVING PAR
Doomsday forecasting is one of the great human pastimes. Whether it be old folks grousing about how the obvious immorality and stupidity of youth culture — with particular emphasis on baggy pants and loud music — signals the final decline of societal standards, angry youth complaining about how their peers’ idiocy means we’re two »
Wishing You Easy
I wish you a full heart, an easy conscience, and gratefulness. May you be defended from envy and thoughts of lack; may your eyes see the All You Have. May you Love at least one thing, and consider that wealth, and for those that Love many, may they tremble with gratefulness. I hope that »
BARBE BUCS: SEVEN AND COUNTING
Songs are written about winning championships. Movies are made and books are written about titles won. Memories and bonds are forged when players and coaches race onto fields in celebration and trophies are raised while tears of joy fall. That’s all in the protocol when you’re crowned the best. Try to imagine winning seven »
EARLY MEMORIES
Before I say anything about any early memories I might have, I’d like to emphasize that the most important thing in any discussion of early memories is to avoid sentimentality. A memory is never good simply because it’s an early memory. I would say that for me, “sentimental” is a synonym for “silly,” were »
TOO STRICT?
Dear Dr. Archer, My teenage son thinks I’m unfair because I set and enforce rules like a reasonable curfew and no going out on school nights. He argues that none of his friends’ parents set rules. Am I being too strict? Scott Hi Scott, It’s a rite of passage. Kids, especially teens, will »
CAJUN NATION
If You’re In Southwest Louisiana, You’re In Cajun-Land. Here Are A Few Tips For Appreciating It All Story By Brad Goins Photos By Jesse Hitefield Reality television has not been kind to Louisiana Cajuns. The recent depiction of Cajuns in lowest-common-denominator media may give some newcomers to the state trepidation about the »
