Sailor’s Delight
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Louisiana Life - January/February 2022
Birthplace of a King
Photos Courtesy: elvis presely birthplace and park; Markuskun at English Wikipedia; Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer, Inc. For die-hard rock and roll fans, January marks the birthday of the…
Spirited Travel
Like so many people suffering from poor health and living in a cold climate, Mary Wilson of New London, Canada, headed south…
Shared Inheritances
At a Glance Location Bienville Parish Flora American pinesap, black-fruited spike sedge,…
Louisiana Discovery
When it comes to culture, Louisiana has it in spades. In addition to the obvious Mardi Gras and New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival celebrations, and the unparalleled food scene, the state is full of art and history. Here, we…
Louisianians of the Year
Louisianians are a diverse bunch, but we have a few common traits. For example, many Louisianians, no matter how close we are to our family, have an independent streak. Strength and persistence also come to mind when you consider people…
Annie Barahona
Growing up in Houma, Annie Barahona dreamed of working in the medical field. When it came time to decide on a career path, Barahona chose nursing. Sixteen years after starting her nursing journey, the Louisiana State Nurses Association named Barahona…
Malcolm Vidrine
Retired biology professor Malcolm F. Vidrine enjoyed a career ripe with accomplishments: author or coauthor of 20 books and numerous scientific articles, the discovery of leprosy in wild armadillos, and important work with mussels at the Watson Brake archaeological site…
James Clesi
James Clesi’s restaurant career began as a teenager at the Copeland’s on Veterans Boulevard in New Orleans. He bused tables, then moved to dishwashing. Clesi fell in love with the atmosphere in the kitchen — the smells, the sounds, the…
Annelise Cassar Tedesco
The word Chalmette native Annelise Cassar Tedesco, the 2022 Louisiana Teacher of the Year, most frequently mentioned in her interview was “community.” She strongly believes in the importance of forming a community at Chalmette High School with both her students…
Vitus Shell
Monroe artist Vitus Shell is a remarkable artist who explores the African-American experience through strong, compelling and often unsettling images of Black contemporary life in America. It is art driven by irony, activism and his notion of Black “coolness.” Monroe…
Winter Medley
Parsnips In Butter 1 pound parsnips 3 tablespoons unsalted butter coarse salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste 2 tablespoons chopped parsley Peel parsnips and trim ends. Cook in boiling salted water until tender. Drain. Cut the thick sections…
Fresh Start
Photos by Jacqueline Marque At a Glance Interior Design Susan Currie Design Square Footage 2,200 Outstanding features High ceilings, pilasters in the piano room and…
Art for the People
Photos by Ryan Hodgeson-Rigsbee The Rex Organization’s motto, “Pro Bono Publico,” has special meaning to New Orleans Mardi Gras float designer and painter Caroline Thomas.…
Paper Trail
At a Glance Name Frank Hamrick Location Ruston Business Printmaker and book craftsman Website frankhamrick.com He’s no fortune teller. He makes paper. That’s how Frank Hamrick knows the exact future of the T-shirt he’s wearing, and it’s not…
New Year, New Reviews
From the Heart I Came All This Way to Meet You: Writing Myself Home New Orleans writer Jami Attenberg is a New York Times best-selling author, penning seven books of fiction and essays published in The New York Times Magazine,…
Full Circle for Rice Fans
Plans are underway to celebrate the life of the late Gothic novelist and New Orleans native, Anne Rice, who died after complications from a stroke in December at age 80. The event “will…
Last Days Of Passenger Trains
From the Executive Editor's Desk When I was a kid my dad once took me by passenger train to visit relatives near Marksville. The train, called the Southern Belle, was operated by Kansas City Southern railroad. I have three main…
Louisiana Museums & Landmarks
With no shortage of things to celebrate, Louisiana museums and landmarks provide a wealth of knowledge and insight to the people and places across this great state and their contributions to…
