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Tue
29
Jul

Congressional election – third in row

This fall will mark the third year in a row that voters in the Fifth Congressional District have chosen a U.S. Representative to represent the district in the U.S. Congress. Two years ago, veteran Congressman Rodney Alexander
easily won re-election to a sixth term defeating two opponents, Ron Ceasar and Clay Grant
 

 

Tue
29
Jul

Where no woman had gone before

This writer is definitely not what you’d call a “feminist” per say – but I sure can’t overlook fascinating stories about independent, courageous and adventurous women. I thought I’d share my latest findings with you, Reader The first story is about a young woman named Elizabeth Jane Cochran who was born in the mid 1800s. She was definitely a unique woman – a writer, traveler and champion for the less fortunate. 
 

 

Tue
22
Jul

Every business, industry important

This week is the time each year when officials and citizens pause to give thanks for all the businesses and industries we have in LaSalle Parish. Every business and industry, small or large, is important to the economical well 
being of the parish.  
 
Tue
22
Jul

What shouldn’t be done at first sight?

What is the world coming to? There’s already enough people choosing not to get married and then there are those who actually get married and then tend to treat it  like a quicky divorce is theireasy-out “Get out of jail free” 
card and now we have this…a new reality series called “Married at First Sight.” 
 
Tue
15
Jul

Life seen through eyes of old man

A subscriber sent me an article and poem, which he had received from an Internet friend. As the story goes, when an old man died in the geriatric ward of a nursing home in  an Australian country town, it was believed that he had nothing left of any value  
 
Tue
15
Jul

Computers in 1600s...more than 4 centuries ago?

A computer in the 1600s … no way! Right? Well that’s what I thought too until I was educated by this blog post from writer Debbie Lynne Costello. It’s just a reminder that words used now most likely carried different meaning 
in the past. “When most people think of the word computer, they think of it being a relatively modern term. 
 
Tue
08
Jul

Supreme Court quell Obama decisions

Two decisions by the U.S. Supreme Court in recent days should quell President  Obama’s use of executive orders to try to side-step Congress in doing what he wants to do regardless of how lawmakers feel on certain issues.
There is a reason for the three branches to government – checks and balances – and although I don’t always  agree with decisions handed down by the Supreme Court, it seems they got it right on these two rulings 
 
Tue
08
Jul

What’s with tradition around the world?

This writer recently celebrated her birthday and it was quite a memorable one with a nice meal, some  thoughtful gifts and spending time with loved ones. It’s interesting how we uphold certain birthday traditions within
our families and culture. I’ve been blessed to celebrate a few birthdays in other countries  and I find it fascinating to learn more about how others celebrate their birthdays around the world so here’s a little insight
 
Tue
01
Jul

Freedom is as precious as life itself

On Independence Day we celebrate the gift of America given to us 238 years ago by the founders of our great nation.  Freedom is as precious as life itself. But its true value is rarely appreciated by people unless it is either threatened or lost.
 
Tue
01
Jul

What’s the deal with a reception?

This writer is obviously still in the middle of planning my wedding so please just bear with me as we have another wedding themed column this week. This time it’s regarding the tradition of the wedding reception – and I
must say there is some fascinating history behind this tradition. 
 

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