My wife and I have been Saints season ticket holders since 2006. We had tickets to Sunday’s game against the 8-3 Detroit Lions, but put them up for sale. My…
Year: 2023
The Cost of Christmas Debt
By Ramsey Solutions Ahh, Christmas. It comes around just once a year and brings joy and lots of cheer. It’s the season of giving and forgiving. It’s the season of…
Embrace Authenticity and Live Your True Self
Unleashing your true self while nurturing relationships. by Ilene Strauss Cohen Ph.D. KEY POINTS In a time when conformity often takes precedence, embracing our authentic selves can seem daunting. However, as Brene…
Why Don’t Black People Vote
Black people don’t be about voting. Yeah, I know, that’s a statement covered in blankets. But the numbers don’t lie, at least here in Louisiana. Pick a parish and peep…
Louisiana is a Really Red State Now
Republicans secured full control of Louisiana. But the latest election makes the new state government extreme. These are not moderates that got elected. Term limited governor John Bel Edwards mandatory…
The Republican Takeover Has Begun
Well, that was anticlimactic. The votes went as expected. Republicans destroyed Democrats in the state-wide runoffs. Three of the four amendments passed. And most people decided they had better things…
The 13 Rules of Success
by Steven C. Hayes Ph.D. KEY POINTS The word “success” is often misunderstood. Too often, it is used in relation to one’s occupation or financial status, and too rarely elsewhere:…
The 4 Essential Pieces All Great Relationships Must Have To Work
I recently had a discussion with a very insightful woman about what she feels are the four relationship building blocks, all of which must be in place for the relationship to work.…
City Council Must Implement Priority Based Budgeting
Different city departments are visiting the city council these days. Each one goes up and explains why they need a budget increase over last year. The mayor says many departments…
How pharmacy deserts are putting the health of Black and Latino Americans at risk
Originally published by STAT By Anika Nayak Pharmacies were once abundant in the South Side of Chicago. Now, residents living in the majority Black neighborhood often find themselves with few…