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1 day ago by Jan Penton Miller.
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Proceed with caution
The steady hum of my neighbor’s lawnmower provides a background to the lovely melody of the songbirds and wind chimes that I so enjoy on ... Read more
Silence is golden
Do you ever find yourself complaining about, well … anything and everything? With the additional stress of the pandemic, complaining seems to have gained momentum, ... Read more
Lucky to live here, even in bad times
I own a home in Bogalusa and spent five weeks quarantined. I could not be in a better place. I am writing another book, and ... Read more
The gift
My mom and dad, as well as my late husband have been gone from this earth for quite a while. It came much too soon ... Read more
My turn has arrived
The dark, rich soil spilling from the dump truck into my newly built planter causes me delight. I can imagine the wonderful array of herbs ... Read more
Brave new world
On this gorgeous spring morning, I trekked through my neighborhood with my furry friend leading the way. Because Missy, my mighty dachshund, has short legs, ... Read more
I have no fear anymore
My coffee had grown cold as I sat thinking about all the ways life had changed. Who would have believed a few short weeks ago ... Read more
Stay home, stop the spread
This article was written by Washington Parish President Richard “Ned” Thomas. As of noon Thursday, April 16, 2020, the Louisiana Department of Health is reporting ... Read more
Help Center has adapted to COVID-19
There is an old saying, “Where there’s a will, there is a way.” After 35 years of providing food for those in need, our mission ... Read more
A very unique Easter
Across the lake, children are playing catch in their backyard. From my shady spot under a Live Oak I sit down to write and realize ... Read more