What I would like to discuss here is the meaning of poetry in the lives of women. Women often write poems about writing poems. (I have not found many poems of this sort by men.) Amy Lowell writes “…we’re a queer lot We women who write poetry… I wonder what makes us do it, Singles … Read more
My First Job as a Candy Striper Helped Prepare me for my Career
Karla News
People might find it strange that I would consider my very first job as the catalyst for my professional career. My jobs have taken me everywhere from being a waitress, to packing hoses at a parts factory as a college job to pay my way, to Counseling, to Rehab Therapy at a Mental Hospital, to … Read more
Tony Chachere’s Original Creole Seasoning
Karla News
Tony Chachere’s original Creole Seasoning is a cooking aid I think you just have to try. We have tried it on many dishes you would serve and it enhances the flavors incredibly. Most people think of Creole food as extra spicy. This is not true. Creole food is just FULL of flavor. It is not … Read more
DIY: Sun Dried Tomatoes You Can Make at Home
Don’t kid yourself, health food and specialty stores are out to make a buck and they are raking in plenty by selling you sun dried tomatoes! You may already know that sun dried tomatoes are high in antioxidants, namely Vitamin A & C that may lower the risk for heart disease, cancer, and diabetes; and … Read more
10 Father’s Day Quotes from Famous Figures
I have always been a fan of famous quotes, those poignant one-liners that halt my thoughts for a moment and force me to reconsider my stance on a given subject. Naturally, with Father’s Day approaching, I sought to glean some of that wisdom of the past. First, I must say that as a father myself, … Read more
Care Tips for Successfully Growing a Bamboo Plant
Some people think bamboo is a mysterious plant, and whether that’s true or not, its exotic beauty holds undeniable appeal for gardeners. Once believed to be among the most primitive of forest grasses, modern DNA testing has found that bamboo is actually a highly evolved plant species. Besides green, bamboo can be found in lovely … Read more
