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One of my earliest memories was sitting on the steps outside of my ballet school, waiting to be called in for class. Adorned in pink...

As most of you, my life has been filled with joyful highs and the lowest of lows. A mix of awesome chances and character building...

The Good Over the past week I’ve been asked how I was feeling. In truth I’ve been trying to gather my feelings. Being a New Orleans...

This week, I had an extreme case of the Mondays. And for a good reason. After much consideration, we decided to sell my childhood home...

I believe it goes without saying that nutrition ranks high within our familial culture. It is an integral part of our parenting and a...

On the eve of Father's Day weekend I published a piece entitled, "Guardian of Your Heart." In it I shared the harrowing stories of two...

Bolognese is a favorite at our table. It is a flamboyant choice of meat sauce, providing no opportunity for the ordinary. Hearty in it's...

New Orleanians have a compulsion to celebrate. We are compelled to recognize births to deaths and everything in between. We celebrate the...

Father's Day is fast approaching. For many people the day brings about a wide ranges of emotions. While I am ecstatic for any opportunity...

The Summer Contract starts with an email invitation. Yes, they are invited to participate in the planning of their summer. It is simple...

The first of our nine week summer has gotten off to a smashingly successful start! We’ve had a little rain, but mostly sunny skies and...

Summer break is here and the kids are roaring with enthusiasm for what's to come. During one of our "Whine Down Wednesday" treat...

We had the honor of attending back to back academic award ceremonies and all was well. Both Joshua and Kingsley were decorated with...

The coincidence. Some of us experience them frequently, often gliding through the experience and paying it no mind. Others search for...

My mother is Joyce and she is many things. Among them she is an educator, a sister, a caretaker and a friend. Growing up with Joyce as my...

I was recently tagged in a photo on Facebook. To my shock and delight, it was this photo of my sixth grade graduating class of Lusher...