The world is full of beauty if only one knows where and how to look, and no one knows that better than a photographer. The art of capturing life at its finest, its most intense, perhaps even its most vulnerable. They preserve moments in time, emotions, sacred bonds, critical points…
I’ll be the first to admit that sending my daughter to Pre-K this year was a massive undertaking for us. She is my first and only child and selecting the right school for her was something to think about. Most of all I didn’t realize how emotionally taxing it would…
Being a parent is a ton of work. There are lunches to make, school projects to supervise, diapers to change, doctor’s appointments to make, and on and on. And while I love a good “40 under 40” post I also have a ton of admiration for people who maintain their…
While there are always a variety of reasons, many people move to the Northshore for an improved quality of life. We have trees, a low crime rate, and excellent public schools that are open to all. There’s free music all throughout the spring and fall, delicious food, and the housing…
My family moved from the west bank of New Orleans to Mandeville in 1989 in pursuit of better educational options for my brother, Daniel, who had special needs. I had just turned 6 when we made the move, so I don’t even remember what life was like before Mandeville. This…
Imagine if you could send your kids to school wrapped in an extra layer of protection from germs. One that neither of you could see or feel but that kept the air around them largely free of bacteria, viruses, and mold. Imagine this blanket killing stomach viruses, RSV, and even…
It’s been a little over a year since the death of George Floyd. And while many of us had a vague idea about the injustices faced by black citizens, that event made it crystal clear: we need to do better and we need to do it now. Some of us…
Maybe you’ve seen the sign on Highway 59. Maybe you’ve even driven past. It’s possible you’ve meant to go for years but just haven’t made it over. In that case, now may be the time. Or this summer when you’re looking for something to do with the kids. I think…
Southern Live Oaks The south is full of magnificent oak trees–in fact, they are almost an emblem of the south. They set the scene for many a southern movie or TV show. Their long, beautiful branches grow down and then up giving them their unmistakable look. Live oaks can live…
Have you heard about Hot Chocolate Bombs? Like everything trendy these days, they took off on Tiktok and now people can’t stop talking about them. I’m seeing them everywhere! Now you can check out youtube and find a tutorial for making your own or you can buy they from a…