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How I’ve grown as a parent through watching my son Scott
When was the last time you reached out to somebody who is different from you? I mean, really different from you? It makes us feel uncomfortable, doesn’t it? Other people’s differences. We like to
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I’ll use my new mini-van, but that doesn’t mean I’ll like it
I’m apologizing up front. I’m very distracted while writing this column because my husband and I are in the process of purchasing a minivan. Right now. While I type this. He is at this
Read More »My kids really know how to get my blood pressure raised
I had to take the cat to the emergency vet this weekend. (It cost me approximately eleventy billion dollars.) The 5-year-old wanted to come along. Sure, I said. She’s a good enough kid, sometimes,
Read More »Feeling included is such a good emotion to experience
Opposites attract. Except, not really. Not when it comes to people. We want to find people who are like us, don’t we? We want to connect with others to whom we can relate. I
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Brown always been passionate about being hair dresser
SLIDELL — Since age 12, Megan Brown knew she wanted to be a hair dresser. Even before she was a teenager, Brown said being at a hair salon was her favorite place to
Read More »Riding a bike should be something all kids get to do
My kids love riding their bikes. My 5-year-old daughter received a “Littlest Pet Shop” bike for Christmas. It’s blue with a basket in front, streamers on the handlebars, and bizarre-looking kitties on the body.
Read More »Here are some ‘real’ facts about this honest woman
My girlfriends and I were channeling Oprah recently and talking about being our authentic selves, living an authentic life, and being vulnerable in order to enrich relationships. To be honest, I don’t really know
Read More »Trying to figure out what I’m doing with No. 4
So I have four kids now. Luke Edward was born March 10, weighing 9 pounds, 10 ounces, He was 22 1/4 inches long. “MY GOSH your kids have huge heads!” said my OB immediately
Read More »Carrone, now 100, still Slidell’s big jokester
By KEVIN CHIRI Slidell news bureau SLIDELL — As a room full of well-wishers listened to 100-year-old Walter Carrone thank everyone for coming to his birthday party at Heritage Manor, Warren still seemed to
Read More »Hubby not mushy-type with pregnancy
A bit of warning. From here on, it’s All Pregnancy, All the Time. With a little bit of discomfort and bitterness thrown in. If you’re bothered by any of these things, just move along,
Read More »Mardi Gras parades with three youngins isn’t easy
We took the children to a handful of Mardi Gras parades this year. Like, three. And two of those parades were on the same day (Dionysus and Perseus). We made it to zero night
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Lacombe priest to be celebrated for impact on community
By KEVIN CHIRI Slidell news bureau LACOMBE — Adrien Rouquette will forever be remembered as a great example of the spirit that dwells in the community of Lacombe—and one community supporter is trying to
Read More »‘Guilty Mom’ seems part of the routine by now
Welcome to Motherhood. Here’s a nice, warm glass of guilt. I have been plagued by guilt lately. As I enter my ninth month of pregnancy with my fourth child, my standards regarding, well, pretty
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Project Graduation thanks local sponsors
SLIDELL — Slidell/Pearl River Project Graduation is celebrating its 20th year of festivities and appreciates all of the sponsors and volunteers they have for the 2013 celebrations. The group’s motto is, “If just one
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Baby naming is really tough with opposite husband
So here I am, eight months along with Baby #4, and it’s time to talk baby names. I hate naming babies. There’s so much pressure involved! I mean, this little person has to bear
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One day I’ll have more square footage
I have the seven year itch. With my house. It’s driving me bonkers. When my husband and I first built it, I was convinced it was the best house in all of America. We
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What resolutions will I break this year?
In honor of 2013, I bring to you the top 10 most commonly broken new year’s resolutions, as named by Time magazine. Which one will you choose to break this year? (How about all
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Slidell hosts 2nd Racing Pigeon Show for surprisingly popular sport
By KEVIN CHIRI Slidell news bureau SLIDELL — Pigeon racing. Who knew? That’s the reaction by many when they learn about the Greater New Orleans Racing Combine, which held the 2nd annual Racing Pigeon
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Oh, Christmas tree; what a chore
Let’s talk Christmas trees, shall we? We put ours up the day after Thanksgiving. Faithful readers (hi, Mom!) will recall there was much drama involving throwing out our old, fake tree and visiting multiple
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CAMELLIA CRAZE: 62nd show returns to auditorium
By KEVIN CHIRI Slidell news bureau SLIDELL — There was a great feeling of excitement for members of the Ozone Camellia Club this past Saturday, as they returned to the Slidell Municipal Auditorium after
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