Even as a public school educator with 13 years’ experience, I had only ever heard of one kind of dyslexia — phonological dyslexia. Those are the kids that write letters backwards, right? Sadly, that’s the general perception most people have when it comes to recognizing …
I surely am! I must admit, I only like to watch the fourth quarter of a football game. I don’t consider myself a huge “football fan”. I would say that I am more a huge “football season” fan! Rarely do I really care who wins …
Brandy Evans is the Vice President of Communications at the Shreveport-Bossier Convention and Tourist Bureau In 2016 I met my hero – Oprah Winfrey, the philanthropist, media mogul and counselor to the world. We talked for 30 minutes about my experience with Weight Watchers and later …
Grab those beach balls and pool games, it’s time to celebrate the summer heat in the pool! Pool party menus typically star burgers, hot dogs and speciality ‘party’ beverages. In these situations, we can easily drown ourselves with added calories, carbohydrates, and fat. We start …
If we walked through life fully understanding the magnitude of our presence in the lives of every soul who happened along our path, would we live and love a little differently? Would we open our hearts, our minds and even our homes a little more …
Get ready to party with a purpose at the American Cancer Society White Out Cancer Gala to be held on August 25, 2018 from 6:00 p.m.-10:30 p.m. at the East Ridge Country Club located at 1000 Stewart Drive in Shreveport. The fun-filled evening will include …
One of the greatest fears humans face today is the loss of our mental capabilities, and yet it is happening more and more at an alarming rate. Some of the questions I hear often is “Is this Alzheimer’s?” How do you know if it is …
Art is ubiquitous; it exists everywhere. Art is fashioned from perspective. Art is in the eye of the Reveler and we intend to help you create lasting, memorable experiences at Red River Revel 43! The Red River Revel Arts and Music Festival is the social event of …
You have strong, exuberant women in your family. Maybe you already know your nana’s favorite game show, your great-aunt’s secret cherry pie recipe, and your older sister’s love for sewing. You know how your mom likes her coffee and your grandma’s favorite Sunday drive excursion. …
We would like to welcome Scott Smith as our new Director of Tennis at Squire Creek Country Club. Originally from Knoxville, Tennessee, Scott has over 30 years of teaching experience. Scott played at Walters State Community College and then transferred to the University of Tennessee. …
If you already play tennis, you understand what all the hype is about. Tennis’s popularity has been trending high among ladies in recent years. Why is tennis such a great sport to play? Many experts agree that tennis provides major health benefits. It provides mental, …
If you are ever looking for a great steak, you can find one at Beau Vine’s Steakhouse in Ruston. If you are lucky enough to be friends with owner, Rob Owens, he will make you feel like part of the family by sending an order …
TWO vacations down and it is only July! That’s right, two vacations in one summer! I still can’t believe that I took that much time off. The past two years have been so jammed packed with other obligations for my family and me, vacations have …
Baseball players are typically known as “The Boys of Summer.” Therefore, I guess you can call us baseball moms “The Moms of Summer.” After all, we are the dry-fit wearing, frog-tog toting, Florida water buying, baseball bling-wearing moms who have enormous experience and expertise in …
I was lucky this year to take my family to visit my sister over spring break. She and I were reminiscing about the (more challenging) times when our kids were babies and she mentioned a routine that got me thinking. After her daughter was born, …
By Chef H.D. Harris, Private Chef Services • The Boss of Southern Cuisine Potato salad is listed as a side dish on the official meal of North Louisiana created by Chef Hardette Harris and passed by the 2015 Louisiana Legislature. In North Louisiana, potato salad is …
Louisiana locals have embraced the farm-to-table movement. From first-generation farmers to seasoned life-timers, growing your own means farming has turned into a daily part of life. Building relationships with customers, making deliveries fresh off the vine, or hand making treats for the customers they know …
The Agora Borealis in downtown Shreveport opened its doors in July 2014 as the first artist marketplace in the area. The name is a play off of the Aurora Borealis, the northern lights, and the agoras of ancient Greece. An agora was a marketplace where …
Ruston Fashion Week is back this Spring! Ruston’s Fashion Week was created in the fall of 2015 when several local downtown businesses came together to coordinate a week-long experience centered on the impressive selection of products and brands that are represented in Ruston. What began …