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Origami Warigami
The Amazing Work Of Local Origami Master Jayson Merrill By Danny Garrett When you consider the ancient Japanese art of origami, you may think of it as both meticulous and peaceful. The complex folds
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By Danny Garrett Hearing the news of a life-altering diagnosis is a challenging event. The largely unexpected news initiates a sharp and sudden fear of the unknown, along with the question, “How will I
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By Danny Garrett Welsh native Anne Monlezun moved to Lake Charles with her husband, Dr. Lee J. Monlezun, in the ‘70s. She first taught dance at the Anne Gillett School, which she did for
Read More »Southwest Louisiana O Gauge Model Railroad Club
The Model Railroad Club Is As Timely As It Is Relevant For The Christmas Season By Danny Garrett Model trains and Christmas are complements. They’re aesthetically pleasing in sound and in sight. A model
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The Salvation Army In Southwest Louisiana By Danny Garrett The Salvation Army assumes a tangible presence in Southwest Louisiana during the Christmas season. The organization has had a strong foothold in the area for
Read More »Biking In The Lake Area
By Danny Garrett I had drop handlebars rigged onto my royal blue bike. Before, they were standard flat handlebars: trite and unimaginative; symbols of mediocrity. Everything else about my Retrospec bike was perfect. A capable
Read More »Love At First Drive
Local Business Owners Embrace Tesla By Danny Garrett Tesla’s the car of the future. Look no further than its Model 3. First off, it’s electric, as all Teslas are. Due to climate change and the
Read More »Kayaking In SWLA
By Danny Garrett It’s July, and we’re deep in summer in Southwest Louisiana. The weather’s warm, and everyone’s outdoors making a time of it. In town, many of us have different interests when it
Read More »Matt Bell’s Meteoric Rise To CrossFit Greatness
By Danny Garrett Born to Run, written by Christopher McDougall, is one of my favorite books. McDougall tells the story of the Tarahumara, a reclusive group of indigenous peoples from the Mexican Copper Canyons.
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