Aaaaah! A little rain finally begins the cool-down of a hot and humid summer that might feel and look more like the more tropical climate of South Louisiana: steamy and lush with foliage.

I spent this morning sitting in a 12-inch tall chair in my daughter’s new preschool classroom, and when I wasn’t thinking about how I was going to get back out of the chair, I was excited by the thought of how much Tilly was going to love coming back to school this year.

September is National Good Manners Month and is a good time for all of us to do a double-check on how well we are doing in the area of politeness and manners. Take the “manner muscle” challenge and use September to evaluate the strength of you and your family’s manner muscles and see how all are doing.

One of the things I've never liked about our home is how the master bathroom is open to the bedroom. The counter and two sinks are exposed to the rest of the bedroom, and the toilet and tub/shower are adjacent and separated by a door on the right side.

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, “Children (5- 14 years), adolescents and young adults (15-24 years) have the highest rates of nonfatal bicycle-related injuries, accounting for more than one-third of all bicycle-related injuries seen in U.

If you read this book, you might have learned that men and women have different needs. Same is true for nutrition. In general, healthy eating is similar for men and women. Eating a variety of foods that contain the major macronutrients is vital to health.

Acne is the most common skin condition in the United States, and it should be treated. A common myth is that you have to let acne run its course. Dermatologists know that letting acne runs its course is not always the best advice. Without treatment, dark spots and permanent scars can appear on the skin as acne clears.

“We said we were going to build it back up, and this was the result of it,” Andrews said. “Our programs, services and operations were discontinued in 2010.

As soon as it became too hot to enjoy outdoor patios, we started a new search for our favorite happy hours. Traditionally, happy hours are usually sometime between 4-7 p.m. featuring discounts to entice the after-work crowd, but they can be offered any time of day or night.

So, summer is almost over, and I can honestly say, “Good!” I have never been a big fan primarily due to oppressive heat/ humidity, mosquitoes and a moderate aversion to swimming or other water'related activities.

John Cariere juggled mail while unlocking the door on the threshold of his wide old porch at Fairfield Place Bed & Breakfast and said, “It smells like New Orleans in here to me, smell it? Like an old house?” And it does, but not an old, musty house that’s been closed up for years.

“With a camera in my hands, I am called to be fully present,” Rollo said. “I have to be totally focused yet with an open awareness of motion, light, dynamics, relationships and the energy of people, the place and what is around me.

When Knox Goodman closed her iconic clothing boutique at 714 Azalea Drive last December, the impact was felt not only by local fashion enthusiasts who had shopped there throughout the store’s three-decade duration but by a loyal clientele that reached across state lines, as well.

Many of us decorate by evolution, adding new finds as we come across them or as our budget allows. Forever pieces, however, are great investments. If your idea of a forever piece has been something simple that blends in and will match anything always, you’re basically insuring your rooms will be so-so forever.

Great wine shouldn’t have to break your budget or your self-esteem. With a little bit of knowledge about the Big Six Grapes and how terroir and/or food influence the taste of those grapes, you can take the power of wine selection into your own hands..

“The main thing to remember whenever you walk into a shop like ours is to ask questions,” Iles said. “That’s why we’re back here. If you tell us what you like, we’ll do our best to find something very similar or maybe even get you to step out of the box just a little bit.

Because it’s back to school for our young people. What that means as it relates to food is the repeat worry of how to ensure your children are getting a nutritious lunch instead of the direct impact on classroom performance. The same can be said for adults regarding how we feel at work because of the foods we eat.

Pour almond milk in ice trays and freeze overnight along with all other fruit ingredients. In the morning, add all ingredients to a blender. Slowly increase speed of your blender until you bring it to max and continue to blend until all ingredients are smooth.

FUN WITH THE FAMILY SEPT. 17: HIGHLAND JAZZ AND BLUES FESTIVAL, The festival will feature two stages of live music as well as food and art vendors and more. Festival attendees are encouraged to bring chairs and blankets and spread out on the park lawn. Preview and after parties are also planned.

SEPT. 3: KICKOFF K’S, The Camping World Independence Bowl is hosting 5K and 10K races, put on by Sportspectrum. $20 per person through Aug. 26; $25 through Sept. 2; $30 on race day. 7 a.m. Red River District, 450 Clyde Fant Parkway, Shreveport. Visit runsignup.

Lindsey McElhatten was honored with a baby shower on Aug. 14 at the trendy Fairfield Manor. Guests were able to roam the bed and breakfast and enjoy inviting views of the lush gardens. Twelve women served as hosts. McElhatten, daughter of Rozann Frey, is expecting a girl.

The Krewe of Justinian celebrated the coronation of its 2017 Royal Court, Justinian XXIII, on Aug. 12 at 610 Spring with this year’s theme, “Viva la R’evolution.

Philadelphia Center’s annual fund-raiser, themed “Fashion, Music, Art: Walking the Runway for the Cure,” was a frolicking good time. The July event held at Sam’s Town Casino featured 30 models strutting the catwalk to support the prevention and treatment of HIV, AIDS and STDs.

Downtown Shreveport was buzzing with activity at The Strand Theatre on Aug. 4. The world premiere of locally-filmed and produced “Cut To The Chase” spilled out onto Louisiana Avenue as nearly 1,000 people walked the red carpet and took their seats in the historic theater.

The 7th annual Nest Fest fund-raiser was hosted on Aug. 6 at the Bossier Civic Center, benefitting Renesting Project. This organization provides gently used furniture and household items to clients of registered social service agencies as they transition from homelessness at no cost to them.

The Krewe of Centaur held its 26th coronation Aug. 13 at Shreveport’s Riverview Hall. Themed “Mardi Gras Madness,” the event celebrated the splendor and whimsy of Mardi Gras. In addition to presenting this year’s royal court, guests enjoyed live music by Johnny Earthquake and the Moondogs and participated in a silent auction.

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