Some contradictions in living here in Louisiana. Our state is at the bottom of national lists.  But in the be happy group, Louisiana eyes ranked toward the top. Quite a difference between here and New York. I write all about this in my new column now posted. You can read it now by going to the Red Flashing Box above or by Clicking Here.

Second lining in front of St. Louis Cathedral in the New Orleans French Quarter for a very special relative, Mrs. Gloria Newman. She lived a full life and passed away at 99 years. Two of my grandsons are with me for this special service.

Father Cleo, Milano of Our Lady of Mercy Catholic Church celebrated 43 years as a priest this week. He is a special gift to us here in Baton Rouge. We wish him 43 more years of service and good health.

With Major congressional elections soon to be held across the country, there continues to be allegations in the Press of widespread voter fraud. I know something about potential fraud since I served as Louisiana’s chief elections officer for eight years. So is there any truth to the charges that motor fraud is taking place in Louisiana other states? I talk about this. Why does Red concern in this week’s column. You can read it now by going to the Red Flashing Box above or by Clicking Here.

I wanted to share with my readers some information about a special new friend. Rev.Becca Stevens is a nonprofit leader, entrepreneur, priest, survivor, and founder and President of Thistle Farms. She has founded 12 nonprofits and justice enterprises, mentored another 70, and has raised over $75 million to support them. Becca has authored 12 books and sold over 300,000 copies. She has served as chaplain at St. Augustine’s Chapel on Vanderbilt’s campus for almost 30 years. Becca has been featured on PBS NewsHour, The Today Show, CNN, ABC World News, named a CNN Hero, and White House Champion of Change, and holds seven honorary doctorates. It is a very special privilege to hear her speak on so many different subjects.

Criticism has been directed towards the South for decades. But far from slowing down, the attacks on the southern way of life continue to appear in northern publications across the country. Sure, we act to do a little different down here. But far from being out of sync, those of us living in the south may actually have, in many entrances, a much better quality of life. I write about this controversy that continues to be brewing in this week’s column. You can read it now by going to the Red Flashing Box above, or by Clicking Here.

Our national election to pick new members of Congress, along with many local officials is just months away. Can we expect anything different than the gridlock we have now? Unfortunately, it’s not encouraging. Neither Republicans nor Democrats seem to be very responsive to voters they are supposed to represent. I analyze this conflict in my new column now posted. You can read it by going to the Red Flashing Box above, or by Clicking Here.

Did you know that Louisiana just had a major election days ago? A vote for US Senate, one of the most important offices in the nation, but the overwhelming number of Louisiana citizens were just “too busy” to take a few minutes and vote. Only 17% turned out, And remember that half the voters who could register have not done so. So we’re talking about a handful of voters electing A large number of officials. I write about how disgusting  this is in this week’s column. You can read it now by going to the Red Flashing Box above or by Clicking Here.

A big Fourth of July celebration weekend ahead. Lots of family time, barbecues, and all kinds of special activities over this holiday. But just what does it all mean? The keyword that best describes the Fourth of July is “freedom.” I write about the importance of freedom in my new column now posted. You can read it by going to the Red Flashing Box above or by Clicking Here.

Taking pride where you live is an important part of living a healthy life. I’m concerned about many Louisiana who do not take enough pride in their state. And it has huge economic consequences. I write about the importance of pride in my new column now posted. You can read it by going to the Red Flashing Box above or by Clicking Here.

Check out one of my grandchildren, nine year-old Ruger, curled up in my office chair, reading not my new book of poetry. Kudos to a young man trying to figure out what his Grandfather is writing.

My home state of Louisiana has recently gotten blistered in the national Press. Of course we have problems down here in the deepest of the deep southern states. But some of them are not on our own making. I write all about this new controversy in my column now posted. You can read it by going to the Red Flashing Box above or by Clicking Here.

I thought we might be past living in a world of being “politically correct.” But apparently not. Seems like we’re having to walk on eggs not to offend someone. And this week’s column, I write about the pros and cons of political correctness. You can read my column now by going to the  above or by Clicking Here.

I don’t know about you, but when summertime comes around, I look for several good books to read. And I have a long list that I’ve gathered over the winter months. Unfortunately, readers are becoming more scarce. I write about this concern in my new column. You can read it now by going to the Red Flashing Box above or by Clicking Here.

Big news down here in the Bayou state. It will soon be alligator hunting season. That’s right, if you want to get a gator to either eat or fix yourself up a new pair of boots, you can now do so even though you’re not a licensed commercial alligator hunter.  There’s a recreational season opening up this fall. Now, if you do not know how good alligator can taste, check out my new column. I write all about it. You can read the column by going to the Red Flashing Box  above or by Clicking Here.

In Louisiana, we just finished a knock down drag out United States Center race were the incumbent, Senator Bill Cassidy, placed a distant third and did not qualify for the runoff. Nothing positive was said during the heated race, with every candidate attacking the other,. What a sorry reflection on what’s happening across the country today. I write all about this in my new column now posted. You can read it by going to the Red Flashing Box above or by Clicking Here.

It’s been one year since the new Pope took over his official duties. And it’s been a controversial year. The papers are full of his run-ins with President Trump. But the public seems to be favorably impressed with this new pontiff.  I have a deep interest in Catholicism and have been following the direction of the Catholic Church for sometime. I write about the new Pope and his actions in my new column now posted. You can read it by going to the Red Flashing Box above, or by Clicking Here.

With little fanfare, Congress last week past a chilling wall that impacts every American’s freedom.  The law is called the Patriot Act  and it passed or do nothing congress with little fanfare. This law impacts the freedom of every single American and is terrible for the future of this country. I write all about the law in this week’s column. You could read it now by going to the Red Flashing Box above or by Clicking Here.

Well, the word is out. Can you believe, Louisiana has the worst drivers in America. How can it be so? The facts don’t lie. In most categories, Louisiana is at the bottom of the heap Drunk  drivers are specifically a terrible category, and there is often little enforcement of these strict DWI laws in Louisiana. And they laugh at Louisiana around the rest of the country when they hear about our drive-through daiquiri stands.  I write all about our standings in my new column now posted. You can read it by going to the Red Flashing Box bove or by Clicking Here.