Opinion
And the winner is…Best of the River Parishes
There is an old Chinese curse that says “May you live in interesting times.” Depending on your point of…
Columnists
Ask Rusty – Will I have any Social Security benefits?
Dear Rusty: I’m 60 years of age and wonder if I will have any Social Security retirement benefits. After…
Columnists
Toni Says: Can’t afford to pay my Medicare premium bill…What can I do?
Toni: My Medicare begins March 1, and I have received my first bill. This bill is for…
Opinion
Michel: Don’t be discouraged by the ‘impossible’
I’ll never forget the day my daughter Monique heard a thud in her kitchen and ran to find…
Opinion
Boomerangs: What both sides should consider before working together again
After months of the “Great Resignation,” another workforce trend is developing – ”boomerang” employees, or those who are returning…
Opinion
Crepe Myrtles: Stop murdering & start pruning
Spring is drawing near, fellow gardeners, and with it comes a host of garden tasks. One of my…
Opinion
Keller: The Master’s hand can heal you
When speaking to groups which include those incarcerated, rehabilitation clients, DWI offenders and at industrial safety meetings, I…
Opinion
Murphy: A lot has changed since January 2020
When I was elected board chair for what was to be a year-long term in January 2020, none…
Lifestyle
Using plants from all over
I have a neighbor who loves pruning potted plants into ancient-looking bonsai shapes. Knowing I studied garden design…
Health
YOUNGER ONSET ALZHEIMER’S
Many people think of Alzheimer’s disease as something that happens only to older people. Unfortunately, that’s not the…