Saturday morning The Sewerage & Water Board says they got us. 96 of 99 pumps are on line. Turbine 5, not the dreaded Turbine 4, is running the show. And…
Month: August 2021
Why Bad Habits Are Easy and Good Habits Are Hard
Understanding one principle about habit formation can make all the difference. by Thomas Rutledge Ph.D. KEY POINTS Many people mistakenly attribute their bad habits to character flaws such as laziness…
Angry White Bigots Should Just Shut Up
Yall remember when KKK Grand Wizard David Duke ran for governor against Edwin Edwards. There was a brilliant catch phrase then- Vote for the Crook. It’s important. In case you…
Intellectual Titans Collide Over COVID-19 Mandates
A gang of infectious disease experts stormed the State Capitol last week. They armed themselves with hard earned expertise gained from Facebook and Twitter. Then these experts sought to debunk…
Seven Habits of People With Excellent Credit Scores
Once you know your score, you can take the right steps to raise it. Lisa Gerstner Want to improve your credit score? Take a page from the best. People with…
5 Ways to Avoid Drama in Your Life
by Abigail Brenner M.D. Unnecessary drama takes you away from living life to the fullest. KEY POINTS Drama often accompanies major life changes and transitions. Unnecessary drama happens when people…
Our Look at the NOLA City Council at Large D1 Race
Current At Large City Council President Helena Moreno is the widely popular. She has introduced some progressive legislation. Many view her as a leading contender to be the mayor of…
Managing Delta Variant Anxiety at Work
3 keys to thriving in the hybrid workplace. KEY POINTS The shift to remote work was stressful but also decreased anxiety for many workers. Routines, intentional breaks, and realistic expectations…
Vaccination is not a personal choice
by Joel Mathis Low-vaccination states like Florida and Texas are continuing to set new records for COVID-19 hospitalizations, taxing their already-beleaguered medical systems to their limits. At this stage of the pandemic, though, it is mostly the unvaxxed who are getting sick…
The Clerk of Court Race Breakdown
The race for Clerk of Criminal District Court was the most competitive of the high profile races this cycle. Old school political assets, old rivals becoming allies, the biggest current…