Louisiana
Kathryn Morse
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Alligator Park: Natchitoches, LA
It's summertime and time for family and fun trips. I love one-day trips! Here's a place for the young at heart of all ages!
Lagniappe: Natural Ways to Fight Mosquitoes
Not really an article. Advice I picked up from a friend and he said I could print it here. I thought I'd pass this along for the summer. Look for a real article in days.
Slidell - The Building of a Railroad - The Building of a City
Brief history of Slidell, Louisiana, by guest writer Dan Ellis.
Book Review: Midnight Bayou by Nora Roberts
Now in paperback, Midnight Bayou is an historical novel based on murder in a Louisiana plantation. If you like murder mysteries and a south Louisiana atmosphere, this may be a novel for you. I briefly discuss the plot and list what I consider the faults of this novel.
Why I've Never Been to Mardi Gras
Why I don't like Mardi Gras and I wish others would reconsider their participation.
Historic Preservation: What to do with Old Windows
Historic preservation is an old art in New Orleans, but many small towns still need guidance. Here are some ideas about how to go about correctly remodeling your downtown building while preserving the original look and feel of your special town.
This Year's Most Talked About News Story: The President Called
In December 2002 Mary Landrieu was re-elected to the U. S. Senate. But what were people talking about: "The President called."
Pro-Life Lifestyle: Its a Matter of the Heart
Being pro-life can affect everything that you do. A story from "the left."
Fall leaves and composting in a Louisiana back yard.
Parental Involvement in High School Education
For decades Louisiana has been in the bottom five states in educational achievement. Governor Foster and others are working hard to reverse that trend. Louisiana's high stakes testing programs for our children and the results we are getting are getting national recognition. But we have more to do. At the beginning ...