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Wedding Day Glamour
By Madelaine B. Landry The one day that a woman does not want an unexpected glitch to happen is her wedding day. That definitely includes her carefully crafted timeline for wedding makeup, wedding hair
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Runnin’ Down A Dream
When you live in this part of the Deep South, the holidays are not over when the Christmas tree comes down. Jan. 6 is the feast of the Epiphany, also designated as Twelfth Night,
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That’s what Dads Do: They Fix Things
Fortunately, for most of us, that last one may never be necessary. But what father would deny his only daughter a chance at life when he is offered the opportunity? Dave Nettles is originally
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Temple or Tent? That’s Your Choice
It’s been said often: The journey of a thousand miles begins with one step. And, as much as everyone loves taking a journey for relaxation, to see marvelous sights, many of us have started,
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Bienvenue!
The Adventure Begins Today By Madelaine B. Landry When entrepreneur, health professional, filmmaker and multilingual folklorist Dr. Moriah Hargrave speaks, it’s hard to resist her enthusiasm. When she dances, however, most find it impossible. Her
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Cities Of The Dead
By Madelaine B. Landry “What could you possibly hope to find in a cemetery?” The women said. “The dead tell no secrets and the living seldom come to visit them.” —- Felix Alexander, The
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The Smell Of Greasepaint, The Roar Of The Crowd
ACTS Returns to SWLA By Madelaine B. Landry Just like beauty, what is historic varies with the beholder. What does “old, but worth the trouble to preserve” mean when the words refer to a
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They’re Working It
Local Mother-Daughter Businesses Are Succeeding By Madelaine B. Landry It’s always good to see women winning in business, especially when a mother and daughter succeed in an entrepreneurial adventure together. The bond between mothers
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Tenacious Mudbugs
‘We Ain’t Going Nowhere’ By Madelaine B. Landry The next time you dive into a pile of boiled, spicy crawfish, pause a moment to offer thanks to Percy Viosca, “a greatly underappreciated Louisiana naturalist
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Pet Saviors
What We Learn From Animal Rescues By Madelaine B. Landry When people are forced to evacuate their homes in the face of oncoming natural disasters, they rush about madly, packing up their families, photos,
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