In my long list of reviews, I do not believe I have done one on a book of haikus. There is a first for everything and my book of the month is called Compulsive Haiku by Rocco Talarico. A haiku is a specific type of Japanese poem which has 17 syllables divided into three lines of 5, 7, and 5 syllables. Haikus are typically written on the subject of nature and is … [Read more...] about Book Review: Compulsive Haiku
Articles
Next to Normal
Can we expect life, as we knew it, to resume after the pandemic? I don’t think so. Will things return to the way they were? No. Things will never get back to ‘normal’. The best we can hope for is something next to ‘normal’. But what does that look like? As a nation, we’ve spent the better part of the last four months doing our very best just to get through … [Read more...] about Next to Normal
Recent Anti-LGBT Violence and Murder in Louisiana
There have been several high-profile cases of young LGBT Louisianians experiencing violence or death during the past month. Two Trans Women of Color On July 1, the body of Shaki Peters, 32, of Denham Springs, was found in a rural area near Amite, Louisiana. Peters was a Black transgender woman. Days earlier, another Black transgender woman, Draya McCarty, 32, of Hammond, … [Read more...] about Recent Anti-LGBT Violence and Murder in Louisiana
Trodding the Boards July 14, 2020
Curtain Up, Computer On The Company: A St. Bernard Community Theatre presents Flowing Robes, a play that examines the lives of women as the British attempt to invade New Orleans and how they are changed as a result of that. Performances will be at The Azienda Theatre (2000 Paris Rd., Chalmette) July 29 thru August 1. Producer Mark Cortale and Host/Musical Director Seth … [Read more...] about Trodding the Boards July 14, 2020
COVID-19 and the LGBT+ Archives Project
The COVID-19 pandemic has affected non-profit organizations across the country and the LGBT+ Archives Project of Louisiana is no exception. In addition to disrupting the Archives Project’s programming schedule for 2020, the shutdown has afforded the Archives Project an opportunity to refocus its overall mission, especially in light of the Black Lives Matter … [Read more...] about COVID-19 and the LGBT+ Archives Project
Will You Retire or Keep Working? Your Answer May Impact Your Social Security Check
One of the most important decisions you will make in retirement is when to begin receiving your Social Security benefits. Yet this decision often depends on another: whether you plan to retire or keep working. The following are some pointers to help you make both decisions with confidence. When you can claim Social Security benefits Understanding your Social Security … [Read more...] about Will You Retire or Keep Working? Your Answer May Impact Your Social Security Check
Protecting Our Vulnerable Front-Line Workers
by Dr. MarkAlain Déry, DO, MPH, FACOI The United States makes up less than 5 percent of the world’s population. Yet we have 25 percent of the world’s coronavirus cases — and those cases are not distributed evenly among the population. It has been well-documented that racial and ethnic minorities have sustained a disproportionate burden of illness and death … [Read more...] about Protecting Our Vulnerable Front-Line Workers
LGBTQ Horoscopes July 14-27, 2020
In Bed, Trapped by a Net, but Still Getting Stuff Done. If you follow astrology, you may have heard about the planet Mars recently moving into the sign of Aries. Remember that planets traverse 30° segments of the sky and function beneficially, mischievously, destructively, neutrally etc. Mars entering into Aries means Mars can do his thing, and this will be occurring … [Read more...] about LGBTQ Horoscopes July 14-27, 2020
The “Official” Dish July 14, 2020
Dear Ambush Nation, Two steps forward and one step back seems to be the path we are on as both a state and country in terms of our response to COVID-19. Here in Louisiana, and in New Orleans in particular, we have done a good job of flattening the curve and stopping the spread of coronavirus. But as time has passed and we have begun to ease restrictions, cases … [Read more...] about The “Official” Dish July 14, 2020
What Do the Letters After A Financial Advisor’s Name Mean?
Professionals in many industries tout their education and professional experience as a way to demonstrate their expertise and set themselves apart. The financial industry is a prime example, with almost 200 professional credentials advisors can obtain to sharpen their ability to serve clients well. If you are searching for a financial advisor and seeking clarity on what the … [Read more...] about What Do the Letters After A Financial Advisor’s Name Mean?
