20 Years Ago – The First Days of Katrina
On the evening of August 26, 2005, I was in the owner’s suite at the Superdome. (I had gained entry not because of rank but because of luck and knowing one of the hosts.) The event was a mere pre-season…
Louisiana Life - July/August 2025
Editor's Note: Taking Care
Well, we’re right in it now. Summer and hurricane season, the double whammy. This can be a rough time for some people, both because of the unbearably long hot days and the memories of past hurricanes. It’s hard to believe…
Duck Hunting in Louisiana
At the last minute, there’s another pre-departure check of headlamps, a methodical sorting and re-sorting of gear. Inside a barn south of Natchitoches, a dozen hunters adjust their shell bags and wader straps. They pack duck calls, gloves, more and…
Hormone Therapy Myths and Misconceptions
If you are a woman or man of a certain age, it is likely that hormone therapy is on your radar. Perhaps you’ve watched the documentary “The M Factor: Shredding the Silence on Menopause” released on PBS at the end…
Summer Snack Recipes
It’s hot. There is no getting around it. So if you are water skiing or hanging around a swimming pool or out fishing, you probably want to have delicious meals without heating up the house. That means that it is…
Marcella Simien and the Zydeco Blues
Epitomizing a marriage between zydeco and blues that embodies generations of an authentic musical tradition, Marcella Simien proudly takes her place as a standard bearer of the Creole sound through spiritual reinvention and modern innovation. Daughter of zydeco legend Terrance…
Beaver’s Bend is Booming
Oklahoma is like Wonderland: You won’t find it on a map. What you’ll find is an amorphous area encompassing the southeast corner of Oklahoma with Broken Bow Lake and Beavers Bend…
Carencro Retiree Gerard Guidoni's Bayou Cigar Box Guitars
Cajuns and Francophiles in Acadiana might see “BCBG” and take it as short-hand for the French catchphrase “bon chic bon genre” (“Good style, good class”). Anyone with a Ramones shirt or Blondie bob might read it quick and see an…
An Artist’s Journey: Kim Howes Zabbia’s Path from Teacher to Artist
Art, to Ponchatoula artist, teacher and writer Kim Howes Zabbia, is about freedom, control, creativity, fear. Her paintings and sculptures express the intuitive exploration of her own subconscious as it responds to her surroundings and…
Exploring the Vibrant Dining and Cultural Scene of Hammond
The infatuation, as so many do, began over a cup of coffee. Specifically, an oat milk latte made with precisely measured and pulled espresso using thoughtfully sourced and expertly roasted…
Looking Inward: "Secret Keepers," "Midnight Self" and more
Secret Keepers Teresa Tumminello Brader’s second book, “Secret Keepers,” is a collection of short stories. The stories are steeped in characters who are struggling in their relationships with loved ones and the world around them. We deal with characters worried…
Looking for the Wild Azalea Trail
Located southwest of Alexandria, the Wild Azalea Trail is a part of the Evangeline Unit of the Calcasieu Ranger District of Kisatchie National Forest. Designated for hiking and cycling, the trail’s start and finish points are…
Michelin Moment, Fête Feasting and Other Happenings Around Louisiana
The whisper of Michelin Guide’s undercover inspectors finally turning their gaze toward Louisiana has ignited a firestorm of finesse and competitive swagger. Among the profusion of notable new contenders in New…
Summer Travel
Down the bayou or just up the street, there’s something new and exciting for you to discover around every corner of Louisiana! Shreveport-Bossier Shreveport-Bossier is packed with family-friendly fun this summer! Visit Gators and Friends to race go-karts, feed alligators,…
