Aquamarines are the birthstone for March and in days of old were said to be the treasure of mermaids. The word aquamarine comes from the Latin words for "water" and "the sea." March is an excellent month for sea creatures, whether real or make-believe, and we have a whole host of books that are a…
Mental Health Awareness: Bipolar Disorder
Bipolar disorder is a relatively recent term for what people used to call "manic depression." We are going to take a look at bipolar disorder in this installment of our Mental Health Awareness series. Those of us who have bipolar disorder experience intense, debilitating mood swings. We have low and high moods of varying intensity…
Non-fiction Spotlight: You Need a Budget
YNAB You Need a Budget It's late March, and Tax Season is winding down. This year, I am highlighting one of my favorite pieces of financial literature: You Need A Budget. Have you read this book? You Need A Budget originated as a personal-finance software program developed by Jesse Mecham. His program, which is currently…
It’s A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood: Spotlight on Mister Rogers
In honor of the new movie, "A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood," coming out this month with Tom Hanks playing Mr. Rogers, I thought I would re-share this blog I wrote for his birthday. If you missed Mr. Rogers or miss Mr. Rogers, we have some resources to better acquaint you with him if you…
Start Your Own Business: Nonprofits & Grant Writing Resources
Not sure if your new business idea should be a for-profit or a nonprofit organization? A major deciding factor is how you plan to fund the business and what you plan to do with your profits. Start by asking yourself about the goals and overall purpose for your business. Is your main focus to make money…
Getting Cozy: Mysteries with a Religious Theme
Pick up a cozy mystery with a religious theme, from medieval nuns to the widow of a rabbi in a small Texas town.
How Well Do You Know St. Tammany Parish? Part 2: Answers
How Well Do You Know St. Tammany Parish? __1. The parish seat of St. Tammany A. Wharton __ 2. Largest unincorporated…
Self-Care: Treating yourself
We all have those times in our lives where we are too busy to worry about taking time for ourselves. However, practicing self-care, or taking an active role in protecting your own physical and mental well-being, in particular during periods of stress, is an important part of maintaining a healthy lifestyle. Practicing self-care can help…
Beware the Ides of March: A History of March 15 and Julius Caesar
Beware the Ides of March! The Ides of March! What are the Ides of March? How did the Ides become famous? Julius Caesar is one of the most enduring plays by William Shakespeare. The Ides of March, the day Caesar is assassinated, is made famous in the play by a soothsayer. The first production of…
Mental Health Awareness: Schizophrenia and Related Disorders
Our Mental Health Awareness series continues as we discuss schizophrenia and related disorders. First of all, we want to tell you what schizophrenia is not. It is not the same as having 'split' or multiple personalities. Looking at the origin of the word, we can see why people mistakenly confuse split personalities with schizophrenia. The…
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