I Wish I Had A Penny
Paw Paw Penny was born on March 17, 1934, St Paddy’s Day! How fitting …and how LUCKY for us! PawPaw’s passion was music and after decades of playing in and around Ascension Parish, you could always find him jamming with friends or cooking a jambalaya and gumbo in “Penny’s Blue Room”. PawPaw and MawMaw were […]
What Recent Tax Laws Mean for Year-End Charitable Giving
A few years ago, when the children in our family became older and gift-giving became harder to navigate, our family switched to making donations to causes that were close to our hearts in another family member’s name. Making a donation to a non-profit organization in someone’s name is a great way to spread cheer this […]
Five Must Do’s for Optimal Immune System Function
Please note this is not medical advice. The habits and supplements suggested are simply what I’ve used and enjoy. What is immunity? First…. let us identify what the immune system is. Well, our immune system is our God given network of processes organs and cells that ward off and protect us from disease and foreign […]
Ceremony, Service and Social
The Gonzales Garden Club (GGC) met on February 2nd at the First Baptist Church of Gonzales (FBCG) for an Arbor Day Program, business meeting and luncheon social. Due to inclement weather on the January 21, the annual outdoor event planned by Arbor Day Chairman Janis Poche was rescheduled to coincide with the meeting. The Arbor Day Ceremony […]
Native Plants
What exactly is a native plant? According to the Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) a native plant is defined as those that have developed over hundreds or thousands of years in a particular region or ecosystem. In the United States only plants found in this country prior to European settlers are considered to be native. […]
Use Your Financial Strategy Like GPS
When you’re driving these days, it’s pretty hard to get lost because your smartphone’s Global Positioning System (GPS) can get you just about anywhere. And as an investor, you can have a similar experience by employing another directional tool – a personalized financial strategy. Let’s look at the parallels between your GPS and […]
Ultherapy: Everything You Need To Know About The Non-Invasive Lift That Works
Dr. Z’s secret to lifted tight skin! What is Ultherapy? Ultherapy is the only FDA-cleared, non-invasive procedure that lifts the neck, chin, and brow, and improves lines and wrinkles on the upper chest. This non-invasive treatment goes deeper to stimulate the production of your body’s own collagen and elastin, for natural-looking results without surgery or downtime. […]
The Ten Commandments of Mardi Gras by Bill Delaune
Once upon a time when the world was in a total state of confusion and there were no government bailouts, a guy named Moses went up to a local mountain top and came down with the Ten Commandments-guaranteed to improve your life here and now and in the hereafter. Well, once a year […]
LET’S PLAY BALL!
EXCITED! Baseball season is upon us, and I could not be more excited! I just love everything about the game of baseball…the cracking of the bats, the smell of popcorn and hotdogs coming from the concession stands, and the roaring of the crowd as the batter is knocking a homerun out of the park! Strangely […]
Fly Tying Workshops with Darrell Crawford
Darrell Crawford, a local fishing enthusiast, shared fly tying tips over a series of two, three-hour workshops at Ascension Parish Library’s Gonzales location. With more than 40 years of experience, Crawford expertly demonstrated how to tie Bream Kills, Little Tommy, Charlie, Gotcha, and saltwater ties at both workshops. Those who attended left with a new […]
