If you’re thinking about adding a furry friend to your family, a great way to do it is to adopt a pet from your local animal shelter. Many wonderful dogs are in need of a home, and the ASPCA has named October as the official Adopt a Shelter Dog Month. Aside from gaining a loyal…
Hobbit Day 2020
Happy Hobbit Day Even in a crazy year like 2020, don't forget to stop and appreciate life. On this 22nd of September, don't forget to celebrate Hobbit Day! In lieu of our usual coverage of J. R. R. Tolkien's works, here's a list of celebrations going on today: Want to experience life as a Hobbit…
Children’s Graphic Novels that Teach a Powerful Lesson
Children's Graphic Novels that Teach Powerful Lessons It is a common misconception that graphic novels are not "real books." That misconception cannot be further from the truth. Graphic novels are full of text and provide a great many benefits to young readers! "But," you may say, "they are full of pictures, how can my older…
Fall Fun for Families!
Fall is right around the corner! The time of cooler weather, changing leaves, and fun traditions is definitely something to look forward to. With so many favorite fall events uncertain, it might be easy to get disappointed. Don’t worry! There are plenty of fun activities that you can do right from home, not to mention…
Mental Health Awareness: Suicide Prevention Awareness Month
September is Suicide Prevention Awareness Month. Any conversation about suicide is difficult. Some people worry that talking about it might cause someone who is thinking about suicide to act on those thoughts. But not discussing suicide at all isn't an option either. Treating suicide as a taboo topic increases stigma. We all need to talk…
Marvel Cinematic Retrospective: The Guardians of the Galaxy
Marvel Cinematic Retrospective Fans today are living in a Golden Age of movies based on comic books. Kids, teenagers, and adults have grown up on the exploits of superheroes since the 1910's, and more recently in film as well. Among the many comic book producers, few were as prominent and beloved as Marvel Comics. It…
National Preparedness Month
For those of us living in Louisiana, you know we have four seasons just like everyone else: Football, Crawfish, Summer, and Hurricane.
Generally speaking, Sep
Spotlight on History: Healing at Camp Hygeia, Part 1
A brief history of Camp Hygeia, a tuberculosis sanatorium located near Lacombe.
Ernie Pyle, Famed Wartime Correspondent of World War II
Commemorating the 75th anniversary of the end of World War II, this blog will focus on a famed wartime correspondent, Ernie Pyle, whose columns appeared, not only in the newspaper in which he was employed, but in several newspapers around the United States. He quickly gained popularity among readers, and became the managing editor of…
75th Anniversary of the End of World War 2
September 2, 2020, marks the 75th anniversary of the end of World War 2.
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