I was born in 1969 and grew up in the 70s and 80s. Commonly referred to as Gen X (born in 1965-1980), our generation grew up in a time that is seemingly totally different than today. I suspect the same could be said of the Baby Boomers (born in 1946-1964) as I recall my parents talking about how dif...

One of the loveliest times of the day is dusk – when the sun has set leaving soft patches of blues, grays and pinks behind the tree lines, painting a palette that is both peaceful and quiet. When the weather allows, that’s when I love to sit out on my back deck, looking through the forest silhouette...

Having been a Hospice Chaplain for now nearly 18 years, with all the patients that I have ministered to through these years I have rarely been called upon when that patient dies to lead or help with their funeral or graveside service.Several weeks ago, I had an unusual week in which I was asked by t...

It seems we are losing LaSalle Parish’s cherished treasures at a rapid pace. Each year, we are faced with the reality that many of our prized citizens...

I have a new cat, and to look at her one would think that she was a typical demure feline-all dressed in calico colors in shades of rust, black, and c...

Two recent events, both involving Immigration and Enforcement (ICE), underscore that one individual’s legal right may not be used to trump or defeat t...