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Editorial
SOS a wealth of resources beyond elections
D id you know that typically more women vote in our parish than men?
Have you ever been on the radio?
E veryone should do it at least once in their life.
Viewers should ask, ‘What’s up with docs?’
W hen the Academy Awards are handed out March 12, one of Hollywood’s most confounding contradictions will be on display. The Oscar for Best Documentary will go to a film that few Americans have seen or even heard of. Yet, at the same time, streaming audiences are embracing documentaries in unprecedented numbers, creating a boom for the misunderstood genre.
Talk to young drivers about the dangers of reckless driving
Recently, a Louisiana mother’s post on social media about a young adult’s careless driving went viral and made its way around the world. The statement made by the mother, as well as the comments from others, serves as a reminder that we might not always know what our children are doing and it is imperative that we ensure our children understand that operating a motor vehicle is a privilege, not a right.
To drive or not to drive
A long with identifying as “Swifties,” ignoring the reported Chinese threat of bad dancing posed by TikTok, and pretending that plant-based meat is actually edible, many young people in America are engaging in another fascinating trend – not driving.
Muddling of gender distinctions has found previously sacred ground
I n the last few years, it has become common to see people put their pronouns in their email sign-offs, and to hear the phrase “gender fluid.”
Does St. Patrick’s Day have a future?
I am definitely a product of the great American melting pot, but on both sides of the family, a Scots-Irish ancestry is prominent.
Making a difference
Tony Robbins says as human beings, we have the innate need to contribute to those around us. Whether it comes in the form of something small like being there for a friend or something massive like contributing financially to a worthwhile cause, we realize the importance of giving back to society.
Amazing lace
For a funeral in Jacksonville, Fla., I pulled out my gray sweater dress and decided pantyhose of the same color would finish off the look.
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