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Decoding the Struggles with Learning: Understanding Learning Disorders
Exploring the hidden elements of learning disabilities and working to change the underlying causes is my passion and life’s work. The reason behind this is the real struggle in my own family with learning issues. First, let’s explore what it feels like to struggle with …
Pretty Genius: The Best Ways to Make Cosmetics Work for You
Whether they use it or not, most women own cosmetic products to some degree. Perhaps you have drawers upon drawers packed with makeup or perhaps you have just that old eyeshadow compact you keep on hand for one color. Nevertheless, makeup is meant to be …
Less about Coffee, More about Community
Written by: Kenya Ross Thriving cities move forward through the support of local businesses with the zeal to invest, partner together, and provide solutions. In the Red River District of Downtown Shreveport, Marcus Mitchell, the owner of Bon Temps Coffee Bar, has the eagerness to …
Behind The Scenes
The Making of a Movie, Part II: The people behind the scenes By Kathy Spurlock Last issue, we featured the months of behind-the- scenes work that goes on before the first scene of any movie is filmed. Here’s a look at what happens while a …
Travel Matters
Surviving a change in your holiday traditions-Plan early Who isn’t annoyed when the craft stores begin to stock shelves with Christmas decorations before school starts? Nobody! But for some it’s more than annoyance. For those whose holiday traditions have changed for them – sometimes with …
Lola Staff
Bevin Sutton Hicks -Publisher Carie Cotter Hart -Advertising and Marketing Director Danielle Richard – Creative Director Nancy Jane Karam- Advertising Designer Brittany Strickland- Director of Photography Jo Claire Robinson- Advertising and Content Photographer Natalie Parnel- Photographer Rosemary McMasters- Executive Assistant James Richard- Creative Coordinator Jessica …
Cognition Ignition
Cognition Ignition: What Is Cognition and How Does It Affect Learning Processes At All Ages? By Donesa Walker, LearningRx of Shreveport-Bossier What is Cognition? Cognition is the umbrella term for your learning skills—your ability to process information, reason, remember, and relate. In short, your cognitive skills are your thinking …
Nana’s Story
She has an undeniable sparkle in her eye; a youthful sparkle, although her youth has passed there have been many circumstances that would have dimmed that light in anyone but Nana. Marian Muse, fondly known as Nana, was born in Virginia in 1933. She moved …
A Path To My Purpose: Tricia Stewart with Nouveau Wedding
Hello. My name is Tricia, and I’m an introverted event planner.” Set this fact aside, and we will come back to it later. At age 43 I’ve dabbled in my fair share of careers and side projects. In no particular order, I’ve owned a maternity …
Chef Harris Recipe
Creamy (No bake) Macaroni and Cheese 2 tablespoons butter 1/4 teaspoon white pepper ½ teaspoon salt and pepper 1 cup milk 1 cup heavy cream 1 cup Colby jack cheese, shredded 1/2 cup grated parmesan 4 ounces sharp Cheddar, shredded 1 pound elbow pasta, cooked …
Home Trends
TRENDS Designers create collections well in advance of the coming year, allowing those of us in the home furnishings industry a sneak peek into the future! Trends generally reflect the collective mood of the world, and like Switzerland, design color experts are staying …
Hostess with the Mostess: Tailgating
Prepare as much as possible beforehand. Make a list of everything you need. Check out the stadium website for rules and regulations on tailgating. Get organized and don’t forget to plan your exit! Stock up on disposable items like paper plates and napkins. Tip– Freeze …
Are You Sensory Aware?
October is National Sensory Awareness Month. I know, I know…..every other day celebrates awareness about something! But this is an important one for me and for many kids in our community. I’ve been an occupational therapist for 17 years, and I can say that even …
The Island at D’arbonne
One warm, summer evening the four of us were sitting on the second-floor balcony enjoying the cooling breeze that only a lake can provide during a Louisiana summer and watching the magnificent sunset paint the Louisiana sky orange, pink, and purple. The only words spoken …
The Richard Creative Story, So Far
One morning in late 2008, husband and wife, James and Danielle Richard, repeated the same conversation they’d had several times before. Danielle felt that she wasn’t getting to spend enough time with their infant son. Both worked full time and their son, Hank, was in …
From Her Perspective
Born in California in the early 1960’s, I was a 1980’s version of a hippie. I loved classic rock music and rarely went to church. A distant relative molested me when I was 14, and I had anorexia by the time I was 16. It …
All for Juan
One of Shreveport’s most beloved families recently fell victim to a senseless crime. We are heartbroken but hopeful! Juan Zuniga from El Compadre Mexican Restaurant and Seafood was shot twice while protecting his mother from an armed robbery on the evening of July 29th. Juan has a long road of recovery …
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