Written by Dr. Bruce Willson Jr., President & CEO It is hard to believe that 2020 is finally coming to a close. Traditionally, each year’s end is a time of giving and reflecting on our goals for the following year. This year, we anticipate that …
The Birch Sister Bond
The dynamic sister duo, Victoria and Alexandra Birch, both charming and colorful, may be different in many ways but their roots are firmly founded in the same garden. Victoria and Alexandra were born and raised in Ruston but have extended a reach far beyond their …
The 1959 Sugarbowl – Blast From The Past
Brenda Pettit’s chance encounter with a treasured memory at McCary’s Jewelry The date is New Year’s Day, 1959. The place is New Orleans, at what was then Tulane Stadium. Football fans from all over are gathering for the 25th Annual Sugar Bowl Classic Game to …
Healing A “Hole” In The Holidays
Written by Molly Lancaster I think it goes without saying that planning a holiday celebration is hard work. It comes pre-packaged with pressure, financial obligations, and family dynamics, all wrapped up in a shiny bow of expectation. Throw in a gift basket of guilt and …
A Time For Gratitude
It’s no secret that shifting our focus to what we’re thankful for can lead to huge benefits in mental health. It may sound a bit silly, but the results are significant and measurable. The biggest changes happen when you write down what you’re thankful for, …
Deck The Halls
Written by Lauren Robuck THE TREE Invest in a high-quality artificial tree: The look and feel of a high quality tree is everything to us as a designer, it makes it look real and it easier to work with… and it lasts way longer than …
Family – The Gift of a Lifetime
By Donesa Walker, M.Ed. BCCS, owner of LearningRx and Brain Train Learning Solutions Taylor June Amazing mom Holly is no stranger to telling her story and I lived it with her through her Facebook feed for a while and recently through our interconnection at LearningRx. …
BOOK RECOMMENDATION: The Warmth of Other Suns
A historical study written ten years ago? YES! This famous surgeon is originally from Monroe, Louisiana. Learn why he fled the south, and how his story shapes up compared to two other participants in The Great Migration. Don’t let the thickness of this Pulitzer Prizewinner …
Happy Halloween: Keeping it Safe and Spooky This Year
Who could have guessed back in March, when we were searching for how to make fabric face masks and first buying face masks online, that we’d still be thinking about masks in October? But here we are! We have since become experts at social distancing, …
The Resilience of Human Nature
My favorite part of this epic year 2020 has been watching the resilience of human nature unfold in so many amazing ways. Our children are displaying resilience of a “new normal” we never expected them to endure. Small business owners have continued to roll up …
2020 Made in Louisiana Awards: Congrats to all the nominees and winners!
Congratulations to the nominees and winners of Lola Magazine’s 2020 Made in Louisiana Awards! We want to honor and celebrate all the talent that breeds in our great state of Louisiana. Creative crafters, small-business owners, and entrepreneurs need our love and support in these uncertain …
Made in Louisiana Awards
We want to honor and celebrate the talent of our great state of Louisiana. Our creative crafters, small-business owners, and entrepreneurs need our love and support in these uncertain times. Nominate your favorites to help us celebrate those who make Louisiana full of beauty, culture …
Buddy Love
BuddyLove is a southern, boho lifestyle brand inspired by beach vibes and bold prints. The brand speaks to every generation, background, and shape of a woman. BuddyLove is one of a kind because we are real people building a real brand. We are the models, …
Back to School???
Local education leaders speak about the new, unique challenges of going back to school in 2020 Cedar Creek School As the 2019-20 school year came to a close, thoughts of August came to mind. I have read numerous articles, reports, and guides and have been …
We are all a work in progress
Boy, has 2020 been a constant reminder of this simple fact. What a whirlwind the past four months have been. I feel as if God wanted our attention, and therefore He got it! Lately, I have spent a lot of time learning more about “the …
Reflections of these unprecedented times
I struggle with self-reliance and this experience has been a time to let go of the control I think I have and remember that God is faithful. As I got to the end of my rope, I spent more time pressing into God and depending …
Lola Magazine’s Kindness Challenge
Do you remember the last time you received an unexpected compliment? How did it make you feel? Did it make an impression on you? When I consider the different types of impressions we make on people, there are none more powerful than when you do …
Fight Your Mental Quarantine!
8856 Youree Dr., Ste. D • (318) 797-8523 • LearningRx.com/Shreveport While much is out of our control during this COVID-19 Quarantine, there are things you CAN do to increase your brain function and overall well-being! Eat Well The right nutrition is essential for brain function. …
