The National World War II Museum is pleased to announce the theme for its 2011 Student Essay Contest: Why should we remember Pearl Harbor? The contest has two entry divisions: Middle School (grades 5–8) and High School (grades 9–12). Winners receive a cash prize and recognition on the Museum website. As in years past, the …

“If you want a non-commercial, family oriented, reasonably priced, everything you need in one location getaway, The Beach Club at Gulf Shores, Alabama is for you.” ~Greta Perry~ After 4 years of living in the Greater New Orleans area, it was time to try out the Gulf Shores instead of our usual Florida vacation. A …

I received this e-mail today from my friend, Michelle Boudreaux. She gave me permission to share. Hey Everyone, Attached is a flyer for an event that some local high school kids have put together to benefit Mary-Payton Vigil. A group of girls decided that they did not want a sweet sixteen party this year, one …

Click HERE to donate towards Mary Payton’s treatment and research towards her rare disease!!!! Click HERE to volunteer with the October 3rd benefit called “Miracles Can Happen.” My neighbors, Michelle & Boudreaux, have taken up a cause that I think we should all jump aboard and help with. They have created a 501(c)(3) to help …

Sing this to the Go-Go’s song “Vacation.” This morning, my friend e-mailed me about the new term “stacation” (stay at home vacation) and I thought I’d share it with you. Because, let’s face it, unless your money tree is blooming on steroids, you can’t afford to go too far from home this Summer. You know …

You’ve thought about it, you feel bad for all kids that are in the system – well…whatareyougonnadoaboutit? We proudly fostered and adopted Princess Whinalot and it is the best thing we ever did. So many children in the US and especially in Louisiana need you to step up to the plate! Gay, straight, married, single, …