There are some things in the garden that should never be “fooled around” with. Since we are entering April, the month of showers, it is the perfect time to think about the watering situation in our gardens. When was the last time you checked your hoses for leaks or replaced the washers in the nozzles […]
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On a television program called Good Times, JJ, one of the main characters, frequently exclaimed “Dy-no-mite!” I believe that everyone has dynamite inside. The resurrection of Christ is a good place to examine that potential. A massive boulder rolled in place at the entrance of the tomb of Christ weighed about two tons, yet the
Warmer Temperatures Equal cooler cocktails! Ring in spring with these fabulous gin cocktails that are light, refreshing and put you in the mood for outdoor entertainment.
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People often tell Gail Brown she is a miracle, but she doesn’t feel like one. She has battled two forms of cancer, undergone multiple surgeries and beat astonishing odds. This businesswoman, wife and advocate shares her journey through traditional and naturopathic medicine to become the healthy, thriving person she is today. Her journey is an
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Annihilation by Jeff Vandermeer concerns the efforts of a team of female scientists who trek deep into a quarantined wilderness to study and record the effects of an unknown alien influence. Something is absorbing the environment, breaking it down to its components and rearranging them in bizarre configurations. The story’s icy protagonist/narrator chronicles the dream-like
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Children as young as 12 years old are guzzling energy drinks. They have a long day of school, then sports practice and late nights of studying ahead of them. How do these young people make it through? Ah, yes, those energy drinks—sexy, sparkling and sweet. Yet many do not realize that one energy drink has
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Under Louisiana law, only two forms of a testament are permitted: an olographic testament (one entirely written, dated and signed in the handwriting of the testator) and a notarial testament (the testator executes in the presence of a notary and two competent witnesses and in accord with other code requirements). Some clients are surprised to
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Gayle Reuling is in the business of beauty. Armed with a keen eye and a pair of scissors, she creates stylish, flattering looks that help women feel good about themselves. And while she may be an expert in highlights and lowlights, her greatest gift is in her ability to lighten the hearts of her clients
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After a family lost their house to fire, someone asked a child how she was doing without her home; the child replied, “Oh! We have a home; we just need a house to put it in.” Where we live ought to be a place of safety and sanctity. Safety from destruction is better planned pre-insurance
Each year, Sophisticated Woman magazine hosts the Hats Off Luncheon. During this special event, we recognize all the Enterprising Women (and man) who graced the cover of our magazine the previous year. We also honor our readers’ favorite Enterprising Woman, as determined by online votes. This year, the event will be truly special. Our keynote
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Early in my career, I worked too much and slept too little while covering crime, floods and the daily circus of news. I needed a break from urban reality and the adrenaline rush. I needed a reboot. I reasoned a visual study would calm me mentally and spiritually and perhaps help me understand what was
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March Into Spring “The future’s in the air, I can feel it everywhere…blowing with the wind of change.” With spring upon us, temperatures change with the wind. Transitional colors and patterns set the tone for milder days ahead. Be ready to sport a jacket or lightweight cardigan to shift from warmer days to cooler evenings. Enjoy
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