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CONTENTS 08 ACADIANA LIFE A Missed Opportunity: Acknowledging Others LEF Top Teacher Finalists Announced 3rd Annual On Cuisine de Jardin Cook-Off Junior League’s New Advisory Board 24 HOME Home Ownership Affordability House Therapy–Thinking For Yourself Sell Your Home With Color Oh I’m Selling This Spring!

44 FAMILY MATTERS

5 Things to Say to Your Child Every Day Riddles Rhymes & Rigamaroles 48 BEAUTY | STYLE Longing For Luscious Eyelashes 50 MIND | BODY | SOUL

I Think My Child is ODD–Now What?

Codependency 24 LIFE AND LEISURE Rekindling Your Flame FACE Scholastics Contest Kicks Off

A Traveler’s Guide to South Louisiana 60 MARDI GRAS PARADE SCHEDULE

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ACADIANA LIFE

A Missed Opportunity He had never

acknowledged her attention.

He had never t h a n k e d h e r.

They had never exchanged a word.

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EARS AGO I HEARD A STORY about a college professor.

He was a veteran teacher, one who typically taught advanced level classes, having moved beyond introductory surveys filled with freshmen. But because of a scheduling necessity, this professor found himself once again teaching newbies, green and immature first year students who noisily arrived in the lecture hall.

This professor, shocked by the unruly and inattentive crowd in his class, focused on an older student who sat on the back row. She listened. She took notes. She faithfully attended and always arrived on time. Though most of the other students seemed distracted and unappreciative of his knowledge, she was plugged in. He decided to teach as though she were the only student in the class. It was a way to stay focused on the positive. He thought of her as a grandmotherly type, and she would be his anchor for that hour three times a week.

Near the end of the semester, he noticed her absence. It didn’t overly concern him until she missed another class and then another. When she did not show up for the final exam, he expressed concern to the university registrar. To his utter shock and sadness, he learned of her death.

This professor cried with a deep and lasting sorrow. He did not know the student, in fact had never spoken to her, but he had relied on her as a stalwart figure in that disruptive classroom setting.

He had come to the realization that even one willing student in a group of loud first years was enough to motivate him to do his job well.

Yet when he learned of her untimely death, he felt haunted. He had never told her that her dedicated presence had made the otherwise unpleasant class manageable. He had never acknowledged her attention. He had never thanked her. They had never exchanged a word. The regret overcame him. What he mourned was a missed opportunity.

I’m often reminded of this story. I heard it over 25 years ago, but I use it often in my assessment of the world. I’ve got to be more aware. I’ve got to be willing to say affirming things, even to people I don’t know. I need to look for chances to say something kind, to express appreciation, to speak into existence an affirming sentiment.

Regret is a heavy burden. I live with regret; perhaps you do as well. But I can actively seek ways to diminish this heaviness piling up in my memory’s storage units. I can be more observant. I can listen at a higher level. I can visit that person in need or send an encouraging message or try a little harder to be gentle and kind. I can minimize regret by watching out for others, by being a good friend, by being less selfish.

Missed opportunities in my life? Oh yeah.

But the story of the professor makes me pause. Slow down, Elizabeth, and notice that person on the back row, and then say hello.

Elizabeth O’Roark Hesterly was born and raised in Lafayette. She is a graduate of Acadiana High School and LSU, is too serious for her own good, admires loyalty and faithfulness, and strives for both.

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ACADIANA LIFE

Lafayette parish educators were treated to a red carpet event at the 19th Annual Lafayette Education

Top Finalists pictured from left to right: Lisa Flemming, Janet Babineaux, Roxanne LeBlanc, Shari Holleman

Foundation’s 2017 Teacher Awards.

In a field of over 750 nominated outstanding teachers representing K-12 educators from public, private and parochial schools in Lafayette parish, the well deserving nominees were first narrowed to sixteen finalists from which, four finalists were selected to represent the Elementary, Middle, High School, and Inspirational categories. During a thorough and painstaking review of the top nominees,

LISA RICHARDS FLEMMING Katharine Drexel Elementary Kindergarten

JANET BABINEAUX Lafayette Christian Academy 6th Grade

by the LEF Selection Committee, a Top Finalist was chosen for each category and announced during the 2017 LEF Teacher Awards Ceremony at the Heymann Performing Arts Center.

THE 2017 LEF – TOP FINALISTS ARE: Elementary School Category – Lisa Richards Flemming Middle School Category – Janet Babineaux High School Category – Roxanne LeBlanc Inspirational Category – Shari B. Holleman

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ROXANNE LEBLANC LPSS Homebound

SHARI B. HOLLEMAN Lafayette High School 12th Grade

PHOTO CREDITS: © 2016 DANNY IZZO, NOUVEAU PHOTEAU, © 2017 FACE MAGAZINE

2017 LEF TOP TEACHER FINALISTS

TOP 16 TEACHER AWARDS FINALISTS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL CATEGORY

HIGH SCHOOL CATEGORY

Bridget Begnaud – J. Wallace James Elementary

Roxanne LeBlanc – LPSS Homebound

Ashley Cagle – J. Wallace James Elementary

Christine McCrory – Lafayette High School

Lisa Richards Flemming – Katharine Drexel Elementary

Shannon Phillips – St. Thomas Moore Catholic High School

Hilary Villien Wynn – Saints Peter and Paul Catholic School

Scotty Walker – Lafayette High School

MIDDLE SCHOOL CATEGORY

INSPIRATIONAL CATEGORY

Janet Babineaux – Lafayette Christian Academy

Lindsey Belfour – Katharine Drexel Elementary

Lerri Cockrell – David Thibodaux STEM Magnet Academy

Chris Cormier – LPSS Homebound

Julie Conde – LPSS Homebound

Shari B. Holleman – Lafayette High School

Andre Deshotel – Judice Middle School

William Quinn – Woodvale Elementary

Congratulations TO ALL OF THE 2017 LEF NOMINEES AND FINALISTS

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ACADIANA LIFE

3rd Annual “On Cuisine du Jardin” Garden Cook-off An Elementary – We Cook From The Garden Competition

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afayette Parish Child Nutrition Services has partnered with LSU Ag-Center and the Lafayette Master Gardener Association to create the School Garden Initiative Program (SGI). During the 2016-2017 school year, nine schools were awarded funds through SGI in order to provide a curriculum-based garden experience to their students. Each classroom ties the garden into their curriculum as an outdoor laboratory; the garden can be tied to any subject the teacher chooses. Each school receives technical assistance from

Lafayette Master Gardeners and nutrition lessons from a Child Nutrition Registered Dietitian.

Five local schools participated in SGI’s 3rd annual “On Cuisine du Jardin” cook-off (We Cook from the Garden). Students were teamed with an area Chef and challenged to use at least two items from their school garden to prepare an age-appropriate meal which had to fit into the 4TH GRADE COOKING TEAM USDA “My Plate” guidelines.

The winner’s dish will be served Emma Richard, Paiten Meyer, Ryleigh Comeaux, Saniya Henderson across Lafayette Parish schools Pam Duhon – PE Asst. Coach & Britt Latiolais – LPSS Board Member, District 5 next October for National School Lunch Week and National Farm to School Month. Congratulations to all of the student participants!

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ACADIANA LIFE On a sad note, I got to pay homage to some of my people dat didn’t make it to 2017. Some I know’d and some I didn’t, but I Loved ‘em all.

Grumpy Grandma

Nettie Mae Avec Domino

Dan Haggerty from da TV series The Life and Times of Grizzly Adams

Abe “Fish” Vigoda from da TV series Barney Miller and da movie The Godfather

George Kennedy from the 1960’s movie classic Cool Hand Luke

Mother Mary Angelica da Roman Catholic nun (who looked just like my grandma Vernice) who started the Catholic TV powerhouse EWTN from a garage

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BONJOUR MA CAJUN FRIENDS! IT’S ME AGAIN, opinionated columnist and general know it all, Mrs. Nettie Mae Avec Domino.

And last but not least —

First, I want to thank everyone for their cards and letters while I was out on medical leave… Dat damn Gout done got me again, but Thank The Good Lord I’m feeling back to my ole self. In fact, I just might go cut a rug at La Poussiere next weekend… Cher y’all come see me.

Boy howdy did I miss a lot of great things while I was out. There ain’t enough space for me to recap, but I sure learned some important stuff on da CNN and Fox News channels… Apparently everybody is either dumb & crazy, Islamafobic & anti-climatic or running for the hills prepping for a EMP or da collapse of da world economy… Mon dieu peoples, it ain’t dat bad!

It can’t be, because now dat handsome Mr. Uncle Clay Higgins is not only a Reserve Deputy Marshal, but he done got himself elected as a U.S. Congressman… Hot damn! Get it together Washington or Higgins is gonna round y’all up like da dirty dawg criminals y’all are!

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Merle Haggard country music giant and Okie From Muskogee who (on occasion) could be found strumming his guitar at da China Ball Club near Church Point.

Rest In Peace Y’all…

I also had a list of people I was not sad to see go, but da Publisher made me cut dat part out (farewell Fidel!).

Ok, well thanks again for your well wishes.

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ACADIANA LIFE

Plastic Surgery is a Step Toward Better Health It can reduce emotional, social and even occupational stress.

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lastic surgery casts a wide net on what

Joseph P. Lupo, M.D., and his partner, Bennett

it can achieve. From physical health to

Boustany Fontenot, M.D., of Plastic & Reconstructive

overall mental well-being, plastic surgery

Surgery of Acadiana know that physical and mental

can reduce emotional, social and even

health are intricate to what they do.

occupational stress. Plastic procedures are often a final step after a long illness, injury or emotional

“Better health is the goal,” explains Dr. Lupo. “That

process that may have exhausted all other avenues.

can be achieved in many ways, but ultimately we

It’s not an easy decision, but for many patients, it’s the

want our patients to feel like the best versions

right decision.

of themselves.”

“He basically had to reconstruct my foot,” says Angie

When most people think of plastic surgery, they think

Bryant. “I had a tumor that removed the top half of my

of skin-deep cosmetic procedures. But, the life-

foot, so it was big. It’s going on two years now.”

changing surgeries are the ones that Dr. Lupo and

Angie says her plastic surgeon gave her back more

Dr. Fontenot value most.

than just her foot, he gave her peace of mind after

“It’s not about the superficial, it’s about making

years of struggle. “Dr. Lupo was very professional. I

people healthy. You can’t discount self-esteem in

felt I could approach him with questions. He’s not only

recovery. Mental fitness and physical fitness go hand

a great doctor but a great person.”

in hand,” says Dr. Fontenot.

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Angie Bryant’s procedure was both

“My mom said I could have been an extra

been trained in both general surgery

cosmetic and a medical necessity. She says

on ‘Walking Dead’. People shouldn’t be

and plastics. Just as with any surgical

the surgery performed by Dr. Lupo impacted

able to see their tendons in their foot.

procedure, there are risks involved and

much more than just her foot—it changed

Now I have a foot! So yes, I’m

the operating surgeon should know how

her life. The process wasn’t easy; there

very happy!”

to respond to complications.

were setbacks.

“This wasn’t textbook, there were a few surgeries,” explains Angie. “They had to try different things. They tried a skin graft, it was a new kind and when it failed he was just as upset about it as I was. He really

Angie Bryant’s procedure was both cosmetic and a medical necessity.

She says the surgery performed by Dr. Lupo impacted much more than just her foot—it changed her life.

took it upon himself to make sure I had the

The intent going into most plastic surgery is to improve the patient’s life. They may be wrapped up in their physical appearance somewhat, but looking better on the outside may help some people feel better on the inside. A good plastic surgeon will consider the mental and

best care. He made it his personal mission.

For most patients, cosmetic procedures

emotional lives of their patients before,

It was beyond what a doctor’s job is, it

are not frivolous. Just like Angie, potential

during and after surgery.

showed what kind of person he was.”

patients should seek highly qualified

She says despite the difficulties, the surgery

surgeons. Dr. Lupo and Dr. Fontenot have

was more than worth it and her surgeon was a huge part of the success.

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Pictured: (Standing L to R): Maggie Simar, Jeanette Chauvin, Ryan Goudelocke, Danielle Claiborne, Heather Blanchard, Mary Courville.

(Seated L to R): Dr. Jennifer Jackson, Hannah Mason, Corrine Sprague, Lisa Anne Slatton, Julie Broussard, Dr. Tina Stefanski

JUNIOR LEAGUE OF LAFAYETTE ANNOUNCES 2017 Community Advisory Board THIS YEAR’S MEMBERS INCLUDE The Junior League of Lafayette (JLL) recently announced its members for the 2017 Community Advisory Board.

This Board was established to provide JLL with objective opinions on community needs,

• Zachary Barker, Opportunity Machine • Heather Blanchard, non-profit consultant • Jason El Koubi, One Acadiana

Junior League of Lafayette is an organization of women committed to promoting volunteerism,

• Ryan Goudelocke, Durio, McGoffin, Stagg & Ackermann

developing the potential of women,

• Kyle Gideon, Davidson, Meaux, Sonnier & McElligott

through effective action and

• Dr. Jennifer Jackson, Keystone Nutrition

and improving the community leadership of trained volunteers.

issues, and opportunities.

• Debbie Mills, Cashway Pharmacy

Its purpose is exclusively

Ten community leaders are

• Fred Mills, Farmers Merchants Bank & Trust and LA State Senator

educational and charitable.

selected for a two-year term with half rotating off each year.

• Jerry Prejean, IberiaBank • Dr. Tina Stefanski, Louisiana Dept. of Health

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he business women in Acadiana are truly amazing. From their creativity and resourcefulness to their amazing career accomplishments, Acadiana’s business

women continue to hone their individual talents while providing valuable products and services to the community.

We salute these locally women-owned and women-operated businesses and hope you will help maintain the Acadiana entrepreneurial spirit by supporting them.

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For the past 15 years, Debbie has been a welcoming face for new home buyers and for people who have recently relocated to the area. Debbie doesn’t just drop off a Hospitality Basket and say “welcome to the neighborhood”, she spends whatever time is needed to introduce the family to their new community.

From doctors, churches, shopping, and schools to networking, little league and daycare, Debbie is a one stop source for all things local. In addition to her Hospitality Basket services, she enjoys helping those in need and working with various non-profit organizations.

Would you like your business featured as a Hospitality Basket sponsor? Contact Debbie today.

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KATHY TATE Kathy Tate is the Operations Manager for Trust Acadiana, Inc (Acadiana’s member-owned business barter network). She is passionate towards her job and loves helping local business owners become more successful. An active member of the Acadiana community, Kathy serves on the Board of Directors for the Broussard Chamber of Commerce, is an Ambassador for One Acadiana (Lafayette’s Chamber) and is a member of the Youngsville Chamber, the Vermillion Area Chamber, the Scott and Carencro Business Associations and the Business Women of Acadiana.​If you’re interested in learning about Trust Acadiana’s business barter network, give Kathy a call.

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The Entrepreneurial Spirit of Acadiana

MARGO H. DUGAS Margo is a real estate attorney and partner with Tuten Title & Escrow, LLC. She is in her fourth year of practice with the firm where she specializes in residential and commercial transactions. She graduated from the University of Louisiana and earned her law degree from The Southern University Law Center.

Margo is proud of the family atmosphere at the firm as well as the high level of service everyone provides.

Margo is a member of the Louisiana State Bar Association, the Lafayette Bar Association, the Lafayette Young Lawyers’ Association, the Realtor Association of Acadiana, the Acadiana Mortgage Lenders Association, and Junior League of Lafayette, among others.

She is married to Eric Dugas, and they have one son, Benjamin.

326 Settlers Trace, Ste 101A | Lafayette | 337-524--1703 Margo@Tutentitle.com | www.TutenTitle.com

MEGHAN YOUNG-DUPLANTIS Meghan is a firm believer in the ideology that to give quality service you must contribute something that cannot be bought or measured, and that is integrity and sincerity.

Following graduation from Opelousas Catholic High School, Meghan attended the University of Louisiana, graduating with a Bachelor of Science. In 2010, she graduated from Loyola University New Orleans College of Law earning a Juris Doctorate Degree. She has been practicing law for 6 years, with a specialization in Real Estate for the past two years. Meghan is proud to be a part of the team at Tuten Title & Escrow, LLC, where their motto is to treat everyone involved with the Real Estate transaction like family.

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M ELIZABETH J. MOREAU, CPA, ABV, CVA, CHFP Elizabeth (Liz) specializes in business valuations and financial analysis with Broussard Poche’ LLP. She is a CPA (Certified Public Accountant), and one of eleven partners with the firm. Liz received a Business Administration/Accounting degree from the University of Louisiana and graduated, cum laude. With 23 years’ experience, Liz enjoys working with clients to find solutions that will enable them to grow their businesses. Additionally, she has earned her ABV (Accredited in Business Valuation), CVA (Certified Valuation Analyst) and CHFP (Certified Healthcare Financial Professional) certifications.

The firm offers a complete array of Individual & Business services including Tax Preparations, Accounting, Audits, Business Valuations, Litigation Support and more.

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your home by calculating how much of a mortgage you can BETTER OPTION: Prepare a family budget that tallies your ongoing

So why not just take out the biggest mortgage a lender says you can have? Well, think about future life events and consider how those

See what’s left over to spend on homeownership costs, like your mortgage, property taxes, insurance, maintenance, and utilities.

might influence your budget. Do you want to return to school for an advanced degree? How much will day care cost for 1 or 2 kids? How much will it cost if one of your parents has to move in with you?

Consider all possible lifestyle issues as you check out these four methods for estimating the amount of mortgage you can afford.

1. PREPARE A DETAILED BUDGET The oldest rule of thumb says you can typically afford a home priced two to three times your gross income. So, if you earn $100,000, you can typically afford a home between $200,000 and $300,000.

But that’s not the best method because it doesn’t take into account your monthly expenses and debts. Those costs greatly influence how much you can afford. Let’s say you earn $100,000 a year but have $1,000 in monthly payments for student debt, car loans, and credit 24 FACE | FEBRUARY 2017

2. FACTOR IN YOUR DOWN PAYMENT How much money do you have for a down payment? The higher your down payment, the lower your monthly payments will be. If you put down at least 20% of the home's cost, you may not have to get private mortgage insurance (PMI), which protects the lender if you default and can cost you hundreds each month. The lower your down payment, the higher the loan amount you’ll need to qualify for and the higher your monthly mortgage payment. But, if interest rates and/or home prices are rising and you wait to buy until you accumulate a bigger down payment, you may end up paying more for your home.

Tip: Consult an experienced mortgage lender for information on the various mortgage programs that may be available to you.

“If you fail to plan, you are planning to fail”

— Benjamin Franklin

3. CONSIDER YOUR OVERALL DEBT Lenders generally follow the 43% rule. Your monthly mortgage payments covering your home loan principal, interest, taxes and insurance, plus all your other bills, like car loans, utilities, and credit cards, shouldn’t exceed 43% of your gross annual income.

HERE’S AN EXAMPLE OF HOW THE 43% CALCULATION WORKS FOR A HOMEBUYER MAKING $100,000 A YEAR BEFORE TAXES: • Your gross annual income is $100,000.

• Multiply $100,000 by 43% to get $43,000 in annual income.

• Divide $43,000 by 12 months to convert the annual 43% limit into a monthly upper limit of $3,583.

• All your monthly bills including your potential mortgage can’t go above $3,583 per month.

4. USE YOUR RENT AS A MORTGAGE GUIDE The tax benefits of homeownership generally allow you to afford a mortgage payment [including taxes and insurance] of about onethird more than your current rent payment without changing your lifestyle. So you can multiply your current rent by 1.33 to arrive at a rough estimate of a mortgage payment.

Example: If you currently pay $1,500 per month in rent, you may be able to comfortably afford a $2,000 monthly mortgage payment after factoring in the tax benefits of homeownership.

However, if you’re struggling to keep up with your rent, buy a home that will give you the same or lower monthly payments as you will have additional expenses with homeownership. Without a landlord, you’ll now be responsible for property taxes, insurance, maintenance and repairs. So if there’s no room in your budget for those extras, you could become financially stressed.

Buying a first home is a big step for everyone. It can be nerve racking and scary. However, if you have your personal finances in order and you align yourself with an experienced team of trusted professionals [Realtor®- Mortgage Lender – Tax Advisor], to help see you through the process, you can’t go wrong if you follow their recommendations and guidance.

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HOME

You can begin by doing a few very simple things for yourself.

A GARDEN WHIRLIGIG

By Ren Campbell

I use these 4 Steps to teach my clients to think and make decisions for themselves. Try it.

Find three things in your home that bring you joy when you see or touch them.

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Sit in the main room of your house, but sit in a different place than you usually do. Sit with the intention of seeing it from a different perspective. Then note what is great about it, what you don’t really like about it, what seems off to you and what seems right to you.

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Learn how to answer your questions for yourself with finger-testing kinesiology. This takes practice, but you can do it, and it will make your life easier because it will remove your attached ego from the equation. So, learn to finger test, open your spirit to your higher self and go for it.

On a personal note, I love this weird little garden whirligig I bought years ago (pictured on opposite page). It’s a little cutout dog and dog house someone made as a personal home project.

It sits on top of a bookcase in my living room where I can glance up and be delighted (when I really should get out the vacuum). When I enter my day I love seeing the sunlight angle through my kitchen windows, not only a visual calendar as the months pass, but also a never ending amusement for my cat, Rufus, who chases the shadows created on the floor.

What do you already love about your home? Start there, don’t worry that it’s not perfect. Loosen the notion that perfection is either achievable (it isn’t) or desirable (questionable). Perfection is chimaera. The poet Robert Browning wrote in Men and Women and Other Poems “Ah, but a man’s reach should exceed his grasp, or what’s a heaven for?”

Do you know about finger-testing kinesiology? There are many books and online links for you to explore this interesting method for finding answers.

THER A PY

Find three things in your home that you enjoy, things that truly bring a joy that is based solely on the fact that seeing it or touching it lightens your psychic load—start with three physical objects, then move to three physical experiences.

H O U SE

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The next time you walk into your home, do it differently. Walk through the front door if you always go in through the kitchen or garage.

If you are in an apartment or townhouse, you could just stop and look around before moving into the main space—or go to a different room first rather than going to the room you would normally would..

Do me, yourself and your loved ones a favor and give up on caring what other people think about you and your home for a while—that’s as big a trap as thinking the DIY channel is real design and the shelter magazines are attainable (remember they are the Vogue and Glamour of the real estate world—and as true to life as the runway models’ figures and attitudes.) Using these resources as inspiration may be a good thing for you, but other people’s opinions rarely are.

Love yourself—begin at home.

Ren Campbell has practiced the discipline of architectural interior design for over 30 years.

He’s been a University studio instructor and currently consults with individuals on their issues concerning their homes and how they live in them. Contact Ren with your House Therapy questions at rencamp1@gmail.com.

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HOME

Sell Your Home With Color?

It all starts with curb appeal… Just like a well groomed lawn and nice landscaping, the colors of your home can and will influence buyers. With that in mind, we explore which colors tend to appeal to the masses.

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hen it comes to color, be sure to consider the location. A peachpink home in a Florida retirement community might be okay, but that same color in Lafayette will get more drive-by showings (meaning buyers won’t even go in the house) than you think.

Appeal to the masses with a white exterior. A large percent of people like white homes.

It’s generally a good idea to reel in your home’s color palette if you want to sell.

The outside of your home is one of the largest areas potential buyers will see, so make your paint color decision carefully. If you choose white for the exterior, your home is likely to appeal to the masses, according to one study that indicated upwards of 40 percent of people liked white homes.

The great thing about a white home is you have plenty of options to make the home stand out by using an accent color for the trim. The downside is that white gets dirty very fast and shows it more than other colors. So before you “list” your home for sale, make sure that you have a fresh coat of paint applied or pressure wash the exterior to bring back that newly painted look.

Also take into consideration the color of other homes on the block. Typically, white will not look out of place. However, if you had a purple home on a block where the homes are mostly beige and neutral colors, you'll get noticed but won't likely get the kind of attention you want.

Interior color is just as important and fresh paint goes a long way in selling.

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Beige with neutral-colored trim is another popular color scheme. Both beige and white are safe exterior colors.

They don't turn buyers off.

There's also been a trend to paint just the front door a deep, rich color like red.

This may not be appealing to all. However, buyers would tend to overlook it because it's a simple change as well as one that can easily and cheaply be changed to the new buyer’s choice. As long as the colors look good together, this wouldn't necessarily turn buyers away.

The paint inside your home is equally important. In fact, one good tip for sellers is that if they can do nothing else, they should get some fresh paint up on the walls. The new paint helps showcase the home and gives it a new-home feel.

There are a wide variety of interior colors.

Don't feel like you have to go with only beige. You can be a little more daring, using bold accent colors. Just make sure the paint colors you choose don't give a dark, closedin feeling. Aim to create comfort, a sense of calmness, relaxation, and a place where family can unwind. Earth-tone colors convey this very well.

For a more chic and sophisticated look, interior designers often choose from the grey palette. A dark grey color can create a bold statement and attract the eye to a particular area.

Whatever colors you choose, remember that your aim is to appeal to the masses.

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HOME

Oh I’m Selling This Spring!

By Savannah Ludwig & Flint Zerangue, Sr.

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F YOU WANT TO SELL YOUR HOME THIS SPRING, PREPARE FOR PENT-UP BUYER DEMAND. Spring

might be an even livelier home-selling season this year because homebuyers want to act before interest rates or home prices rise. But don’t be fooled, the Acadiana housing market—although strong— isn’t as robust as it has been in years past, so price your house to sell.

With an ample supply of more affordable properties for sale, overpriced homes are at a huge disadvantage. The experts consistently state the three main factors in selling almost any property is the Location, Condition and Price.

Since you’re locked into the location, if either of the other two conditions aren’t good, your home may not sell, or, if it does, you could be forced to lower the price considerably.

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CONSIDER THESE TIPS TO HELP SELL YOUR HOME MORE QUICKLY AND FOR MORE MONEY THIS SPRING. CURB APPEAL IS KING: For too many homes, sales are lost within 45 seconds of a potential buyer arriving on the property.

If you turn them off before they get inside, they’re not going to buy it. So, clean it, cut it, paint it and get it ready to show!

CLUTTER WILL KILL YOU: Absolutely no known home buyer cares about or wants to see your collections—be it fine wine, baseball cards, clothes, LSU propaganda or anything else. If a buyer has to step around it, walk over it or can’t see the back of the room because of it, sell it, put it in storage or be prepared to lower your price.

SMELLS LIKE A DEAL BREAKER: Statistics show the average American lives in a home for 7 to 10 years. That’s a lot of time to stink up a place. You’re immune to your home’s unique smells, because they’re yours. But

do yourself a favor—phone a friend— or better yet, call a good real estate professional for an honest assessment of how well your personal palace smells.

FIX THE MICKEY MOUSE STUFF: One of the fastest ways to be forced to lower the price of a home is to have a potential buyer do a simple inspection of key components while walking through the house, only to find it riddled with diferrent maintenance items and just plain broken stuff. From dirty A/C filters and ceiling fans to stuck doors, bad light switches and windows that don’t open, it’s amazing how property owners consistently lose thousands of dollars during the sales process on maintenance items that would have only cost a few hundred dollars to fix upfront.

So slow down and take a good look at your property with objective eyes and an open mind before you list it for sale.

Chances are, if you follow these tips, you’ll be fine.

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DIANNA RAE HIGH Art + Emotion + Design

By Marisa Olson Photography by Moore Photography

© FACE MAGAZINE. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED.

DESIGNS INSPIRED BY NATURE

LEARNING THE TRADE

BEFORE STARTING HER DAY, Dianna Rae High pauses

Dianna, who grew up in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, began her

to collect her thoughts, and sits quietly in her back yard,

lifelong passion and career in jewelry design while a high

which is wreathed with lush greenery and vivid flowers.

school student, when she took a part-time job at Philip’s

The weather is unseasonably mild for January, and the

Diamond Shop in nearby Marion. At the family-owned and

morning light reflects and scatters faintly across the

operated business, she learned the jeweler’s craft from

surface of the swimming pool. “One of my favorite things

her boss and mentor, Philip High, whose son, Jeff, she

about living in Acadiana is its beauty. At almost any

would later marry.

time of year, I can step out the back door and enjoy the warmth, the sprawling oaks and towering magnolias. It feels like a vacation.”

like, Don’t Forget who the real boss is: The customer! But he meant those clichés, and lived by them. Except for the

Dianna’s affinity for the beauty of the natural world

bookkeeping, which was Mrs. High’s specialty, he handled

compels her to retreat to the mountains each summer

every aspect of the business, from sales to design, to

for hiking and camping excursions. She spent her last

taking out the garbage, which he joked was his ‘real’ job.

vacation trekking in the Blue Ridge Mountains. Once

They modeled hard work and led by example, and were

rejuvenated, she returns home to Lafayette, eager to

at the store from open to close every day. My boss took

resume the work she loves: Running her business,

people under his wing in a loving way. He apprenticed

Dianna Rae Jewelry, and creating award-winning,

his sons, but taught us all what we needed to know about

custom pieces, whose designs are nature-inspired. A

opening and running a jewelry store. Philip, Jr., still owns

diamond and gem specialist for over 25 years, Dianna

and operates the Philip’s Diamond Shop in Marion.”

has cultivated a sensibility for the exceptional and exquisite. She then translates her esthetic talents into tangible and extraordinary works of jeweled art.

“Mr. High was always tossing around funny old clichés

After turning 19, Dianna married Jeff, and the young couple moved to California to attend gemology school.

The following year, in 1985, they returned to Iowa to

Dianna wears a striking, lustrous strand of Tahitian

expand the family business by opening a store in the

pearls, which she lifts slightly: “This is my favorite piece

Quad Cities. The Philip High brand was always associated

of jewelry. Each pearl is irregular and unique, with its

with unmatched quality and craftsmanship. Jeff and

own hue and shape. It reminds me how, even in chaos,

Dianna’s store, which they independently owned and

there is beauty.”

operated, proved no less successful than the flagship

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location. Several years later, they decided to close shop and raise a family, but maintained a small-scale version of their business from home.

HOW A WORK-AT-HOME MOM BENEFITTED FROM THE REVOLUTION IN JEWELRY MANUFACTURING “As custom jewelers with our own store, we had always created designs by hand,” Dianna explained, “but Jeff was always the techie, mad scientist type, and had this idea to use computers for designing.

He pioneered CAD-CAM software, which stands for computer-aided design and manufacturing software, a program that utilizes a two and three-dimensional imaging and design system to create custom jewelry.”

Jeff High’s technological innovation revolutionized jewelry manufacturing, bringing him international recognition from jewelry makers who purchased his software. Jeff High’s family business catapulted from a home-based cottage industry into a multi-million dollar enterprise. The success brought the family closer together, and improved their quality of life: “While I was raising my daughters, Ronni and Rio, Jeff’s software was the perfect solution for me as a mother, and helped me to strike that elusive work-home balance. From my kitchen table, I used the program to custom design pieces for clients, with my children playing or studying within arm’s reach. It enabled me to negotiate the competing demands of work and motherhood on my own terms, so that I could prioritize the needs of my family.”

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A CORDIAL, SOUTHERN INVITATION About four years ago, High’s international reputation as an industry pioneer captured the attention of a Lafayette jewelry maker who quickly became a loyal client. The company persuaded the family of four to leave Iowa and make Acadiana their home. After the first year of settling in and getting their bearings, Dianna decided to open her own jewelry business.

“Jeff was highly supportive, and by then, Rio was 19, and Ronni was attending high school at Ascension. For me, going back into business wasn’t about making sales or making a job. I had decades of experience in retail, running a traditional jewelry store. That business model no longer held appeal, nor did it reflect who I am creatively. I wanted to open my dream store, where I could offer a personalized, customer experience in a beautiful, inviting space. And I wanted to design original pieces that commemorated cherished moments in a person’s life. I envisioned my store as a jewelry playground. It had to be light, sunny, and airy— cheerful—and the girl in me wanted it to be pretty.”

On August 12, 2014, Dianna Rae Jewelry opened for business.

“EMOTION GOES INTO EACH PIECE” Upon entering Dianna Rae Jewelry, one immediately notices the radical departure from tradition and formality. The space is luxe and dazzling, yet maintains a relaxed, hospitable warmth.

“Our focus is on art and design, not price, and our art spans the community. Everything is custom. Meaningful.

And although our pieces are high-end, they are economically priced.”

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At times, Dianna emotionally connects with her customers through the pieces she designs and crafts for them, understanding that the finished work will come to reflect the unique taste and characteristics of its owner. When a finished work leaves her hands, Dianna knows the piece is predestined to become a treasured heirloom that will be passed from one generation of women to the next, gathering momentum in memory and sentiment. Dianna has her own fond memories of the many customers who’ve come to her store. She recalls one widow who came to remount her wedding ring. Dianna added a diamond for each year of the woman’s marriage, and incorporated the deceased husband’s birthstone: “Emotion goes into each piece.”

NATIONAL AWARDS Dianna has assembled a small but tightly knit dream team of experts, which includes a watchmaker (Trey Graham), a bench jeweler and goldsmith (Brent LeBlanc), a jeweler and CAD/CAM Specialist (Preston Warnick), a marketing maven (Rachael Landry), and of course, Dianna herself as Owner and Lead Designer. Rio, Dianna’s daughter, works behind the scenes as Dianna’s “support staff and right hand.” After Dianna’s father-in-law, Philip High, passed away, her mother-in-law joined the family in Lafayette, and now manages the bookkeeping, just as she did for her husband’s business for decades.

Dianna, of course, uses her husband’s famous software to design exquisite pieces, which have won numerous national awards.

The National Jewelers of America in New York awarded Dianna Rae Jewelry two prestigious 2015 CASE Awards during the association’s annual Jewelry Design Competition. The CASE Awards recognize the creativity,

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artistry, style and excellence in jewelry design from top jewelers across the nation. Beating out 50 competitors, Dianna took first-place in the Jewelry under $2,000 (retail value) category and the Buyers’ Choice CASE Award.

GIVING BACK Dianna supports numerous charitable causes in Lafayette, especially for education and the arts, and each year donates many of her fabulous, original creations for auction fundraisers benefitting St. Pius, The Acadiana Symphony, Our Lady of Lourdes, Christian Youth Theatre, and the Black and White Gala for the American Cancer Society, among many others. She also designs corporate jewelry, and charm bracelets for the Lafayette Ballet Company, creating individual charms for each event that can be added to the bracelet. 2016, she co-sponsored FACE Magazine’s 5th Annual Scholastic Arts and Writing Competition, providing local high school students an opportunity to showcase their talents, and to compete for awards and a college scholarship.

Since moving to Lafayette and opening her dream store, Dianna Rae High’s reputation for excellence, quality and creativity has spread like wildfire from a loyal following of satisfied customers, which continues to grow. Her rapid success and popularity in Acadiana is a testament to her kind and humble nature—something of which everyone can take note.

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FAMILY MATTERS

5 Things T O S AY T O YOUR CHILD

Every DAY !

By Michelle Dunbar

“My mom and dad gave their kids the greatest gift of all—the gift of unconditional love. They cared deeply about who we would be, and much less about what we would do.”

— Mitt Romney

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t’s a given that most parents communicate with their school age children hundreds of times

a day. From waking them up in the morning or talking to them about their day to correcting them when they get out of line, no day is the same.

However, with each day, there is one routine exchange you should strive to have with your child—a positive one that will remind them how appreciated, admired, and loved they are.

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PHOTO SOURCES: NBC IMAGES, TETRA IMAGES

Here are a few phrases and statements that child care professionals suggest we should try to say to our children every day, whether it is scattered throughout the day or said in one fell swoop before bed:

I love you You make me happy / proud…

You are very special…

I like it when you/we…

I believe in you / I trust you…

BONUS TIP: HUG YOUR KID(S) EVERY DAY No matter how you tweak it to fit your relationship with your kids, communicating these positive thoughts to your children every day is something they’ll remember you doing for the rest of their lives.

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FAMILY MATTERS

Riddles Rhymes & Rigmaroles

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What has four fingers and a thumb, but is not living?

I have keys but no locks. I have a space but no room. You can enter, but can’t go outside. What am I?

What flies when it’s born, lies when it’s alive, and runs when it’s dead?

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I am a mother and a father, but have never given birth.

I’m rarely still, but I never wander.

What am I?

Answers: 1. A Glove

2. A Keyboard

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3. A Shadow

Every night I’m told what to do, and each morning I do what I’m told. But I still don’t escape your scold.

What am I?

3

I can only live where there is light, but I die if the light shines on me.

What am I?

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What comes once in a minute, twice in a moment, but never in a thousand years?

We hurt without moving. We poison without touching. We bear the truth and the lies. We are not to be judged by our size.

What are we?

4. A Snowflake

5. An Alarm Clock

6. The Letter “M” 7. A Tree

8. Words

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BEAUTY | STYLE

Longing For Luscious Lady Lashes

By Brittney Marcell Courts

L

adies, ever get tired of putting on coats and coats of mascara? Do you long for longer and fuller lashes?

Well luckily, there are now many ways to achieve your desired look and they come in a wide range of prices and convenience.

So, let’s take a look at some of the more popular options along with their pros and cons.

Strip Lash

Clusters

Strip lash is the most cost efficient form of extending your lashes. It is also the easiest form to apply yourself. It does, however, have a bit of a learning curve and takes some getting used to. The con to this application is it is a one time application. It only lasts for the night or day and you must take it off and remove your makeup. So as far as ease goes, it is something that you must do every day and you need to do it yourself.

Clusters are the same concept as strip lashes with the exception of it being in little pieces. The application of the clusters is a bit harder to do on yourself. Usually only seasoned lash pros can apply them correctly without them looking dysfunctional. These also must be removed daily so you can remove your eye makeup. Price wise, it is usually slightly more to get them applied by a professional than a strip lash would be.

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Extensions

Lash Lift

Extensions are the most convenient form of lashes, as you do not apply them yourself and they are permanent. Extensions are applied by a licensed and certified lash technician every 2-3 weeks. Your technician will take one individual false lash and apply it to one individual natural lash with surgical grade glue. The lash stays adhered to your natural lash until it sheds in its natural shed cycle. You have to go back every 2-3 weeks to get a “refill”. The refill’s purpose is to fill in the gaps of the old lashes that have fallen with new false lashes on the fresh natural lash growing in. Prices can range from $120-$200 for a full set and $50-$80 for a refill in this area.

A lash lift is a cute name we give to a lash perm and tinting combo.

This would be your own lashes with no added false lashes. Your licensed technician will tint your lashes darker to make them appear thicker and longer. They will also perm them to create a curl so your lashes are more visible to other people. This process also needs to be done every 3 or so weeks as your lashes are on a constant shed and regrowth cycle. Prices can vary from $60-$80.

Volume Extensions Volume extensions are just like individual lash extensions in the sense they are glued to your natural lash and shed with your natural shed cycle. The difference is instead of one individual lash, it is usually a cluster of two very thin lashes glued to one of your own. This creates volume by adding more lashes to a smaller area. Prices are similar to that of individual lash extensions and refills would be the same time frame.

Lash Growth Serums Serums are a cosmetic you apply daily to your upper lid like you would liner, and they make your lashes grow stronger, thicker, and longer. These serums work by stimulating hair growth with certain peptides. Please be sure to do your homework on the different brands and their ingredients and strengths. Prices vary from $30$200 depending on the time frame the serum lasts and its strength.

Brittney Courts is the manager at Revolution Hair Salon in Lafayette. A graduate of Aveda Institute in Lafayette, Brittney has been a Cosmetologist for five years. She’s a wife and mother of one daughter.

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MIND | BODY | SOUL

I Think My Child Is ODD NOW WHAT?

OPPOSITIONAL DEFIANT DISORDER (ODD): A childhood

Many parents may read this and

disorder that is defined by a pattern of hostile, disobedient, and defiant behaviors directed at adults or other authority figures. ODD is also

kid…”, but without using physical

characterized by children displaying

forcing them to get dressed and get on

angry and irritable moods, as well as

the bus—which no parent wants to do

argumentative and vindictive behaviors.

or ever should do—what options does

For those raising a child with Oppositional

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immediately respond, “I’d make my means, how would you do that? If a child outright refuses to comply, other than grabbing their arm and physically

a parent have?

Defiant Disorder, the daily routine most

Parents often believe it’s their role or

often feels out of control. Your tween or

responsibility to control their children.

teen fights any attempts made to control,

But the fact of the matter is, unless you

structure or guide them by any figure

use physical force, it’s impossible to

of authority.

control another human being unless

they allow you to do so. You can threaten, bribe, reward, beg, and/or shame them into doing what you want, but the only way to influence another person’s behavior is if they allow you to influence it.

WHAT A PARENT CAN AND CAN’T CONTROL WITH AN O.D.D. CHILD

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• You can control whether or not your child knows what your expectations are.

• You can control whether or not you’ve given your child opportunities to meet these expectations.

• You can control whether or not your child knows what the potential consequences will be if they choose not to meet your expectation.

• You can control your own behavior: When you get angry, you can be the model for your child on how to cope effectively

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without using physical violence. You can speak calmly, walk away or practice other effective coping skills.

• You can’t control an ODD child’s behavior. As a Tween or Teen, you can’t control whether or not he/she behaves in a physically aggressive way when they’re angry.

As a parent, your power does not lie in the arguing, defending or power struggles that tend to go hand-in-hand with attempts to control an ODD child. Instead, your power lies in what you can control—your own behavior. Just as you can’t control your ODD child, they can’t control you either.

Parenting a child with ODD is difficult, but with the proper support, counseling and therapy, your child will enjoy a better quality of life thanks to the help you’ve provided for them.

For more information on Oppositional Defiant Disorder, consult your child’s primary healthcare professional about individual and family treatment and therapy options.

OTHER MENTAL HEALTH ISSUES OFTEN OCCURRING WITH ODD CHILDREN ARE:

• Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) • Anxiety • Depression

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MIND | BODY | SOUL

THE CARETAKER THE RESCUER

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CODEPENDENCY BEGINS AS A SURVIVAL PLAN that a child develops so that their life will be more bearable in response to the abuse and/or neglect they are experiencing at that time. What helps one to survive childhood is often counterproductive as an adult. As an adult we have more control. Codependent persons feel responsible to clean up the mess of others while at the same time neglecting themselves. Codependent people lose their own identity. Codependents don’t see how they are responsible for creating their own problem. They see their effort to help an ungrateful troubled person and blame them for their misery. Being helpful and caring are good traits. It is the obsession to solve the other person’s problems is when it becomes problematic.

CODEPENDENTS: 1. Are excessively ‘other’ centered 2. Feel they need to make the other person happy 3. Have poor boundaries 4. Assume responsibility for the lives of other people 5. Have low self-esteem 6. Feel a lot of guilt In the beginning the codependent looks like a “savior” but in the end they feel crushed. The other person’s life becomes the codependent’s life. They often tolerate an abusive spouse and feel responsible for their happiness, health and comfort. They are seeking their spouse’s approval and are really yearning for it. Codependent people tend to bond to individuals who are not there for them emotionally. This feels normal to them and loving someone and not receiving love back is what they are familiar with.

Codependents fail to see what is really going on in their relationship.

We should not take responsibility for other people’s problems. Helping someone occasionally is fine, but when we routinely take responsibility for another’s problems, we are acting irresponsible. When codependents try to have a separate life they feel guilty and selfish. Codependency can become a bad habit for parents because they learn to calm their anxiety by rescuing their children from their problems. We must remember that there are lessons to be learned through one’s struggles and failures. A person’s struggles and failures are often the best teachers.

ARE YOU CODEPENDENT? RESPOND TO EACH OF THE FO LLO W I N G Q U E S T I O N S ON A SCALE FROM 0 = NO. 10 EQUALS YES. • Do you feel insecure and/or guilt in any of your relationships?

• Do you feel compelled to help people solve their problems?

REMEMBER: 1. Do not get over involved in solving someone else’s problems.

2. Only give healthy and loving support.

3. Maintain healthy boundaries with everyone in your life.

Codependent individuals are sensitive souls and they seek peace, predictability and loving acceptance. They will be careful that no one gets hurt, no one that is, except himself or herself. Two ways of making sure no one gets hurt is to be a caretaker or a rescuer. Caretakers cannot bear to see others feel bad or suffer. Constant caretaking, however, can severely deplete oneself emotionally which will then create frustration and usually generates resentment that leads to anger.

The codependent person loves to rescue. They will rescue others from their responsibilities and from the consequences of their actions. They will take on the suffering of others, they will say yes when they should say no, meet the needs of others without being asked, think for others, speak for others and solve problems for others.

• Do you feel responsible for other people—their feelings, needs?

• Do you feel empty if you don’t have someone else to take care of?

• Do you find yourself unable to stop worrying about individuals and their problems?

• Do you stay in unhealthy relationships and tolerate abuse?

If your answers tend to be close to 10, an absolute yes, I would suggest that you seek counseling to address these issues. If your answers tend to be closer to or at 0, then these are not your issues and you find it easier to have healthier relationships.

Don Short is the owner of After Hours Counseling located in Lafayette, LA. His practice focuses on clients with marriage, relationship and family issues. He is a member of the American Association of Christian Counselors. Contact After Hours Counseling 337-781-4565 or www.afterhourscounseling.com.

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LIFE AND LEISURE

THAT FEELING IS NOT FAR AWAY! HERE ARE SOME EASY WAYS TO GET REUNITED WITH THAT FLAME

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– Focus on your career. Don’t get distracted by volunteer activities that can literally eat up all of your free time—things that probably ignite more of your real passion, but that also take up vital time that you could be focusing toward your career.

Keep your eye on the prize!

REKINDLING YOUR FLAME

L – Learn something new about your career every month of

this year. Go to a conference; read a book; talk to a colleague; find some outside way to re-engage with your profession!

Red Lerille (owner of Red Lerille’s Health & Racquet Club) is the largest and most complete health club in the south. Did you know that Red changes something in the club every month?

It could be trash cans through the facility or a new Olympicsize swimming pool! That’s one of the secrets to his business longevity and success. He consistently monitors his business to learn what improvements are needed and then makes the appropriate changes—every month!

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– Attitude determines altitude! This is not news, but it might have been lost along the way. Remember what it was like when you first got your current job? Remember how excited you were? There’s nothing better than new and fresh employees to give you a great attitude. Consider assisting with new employee training. The attitude you bring to the office will determine your future altitude.

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#IntentionalPositivity

By Laurie J. James, MCD, CCELW, CDCC

– Motivate others! Are you a Sorry Sally who brings everyone in your department down? Or do you bring everyone around you UP! When you motivate others, it gives a great sense of accomplishment and fulfillment—this is often a new and inspired feeling. Repeat daily!

E – Expect GREATNESS! We bring about what we think about,

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so expect greatness and you will be great at your career. Then the domino effect takes place and you will inspire others to greatness. Soon, your self-worth will rise and your paycheck will follow.

Are you completely satisfied in all aspects of your workplace? Or have you been coasting for weeks, months, or even years living paycheck to paycheck in the hopes that something will change and you will get your big breakthrough moment? If you’re dissatisfied with where you are in your job, try rediscovering the “honeymoon phase” by getting re-engaged with your career.

Here’s the bottom line: Love where you are! Bloom where you’ve been planted! Rest assured that your significant other and family will notice the marked difference and the spring in your step. Apply what The Beatles sang in that famous song, “All you need is love … dah dah dah dah dah!”

ale Carnegie said, “Throw yourself into some work you believe in with all your heart, live for it, die for it, and you will find happiness that you had thought could never be yours.”

With our uncertain economy, it is possible that you need help rekindling your flame … the flame of excitement that you felt when you first accepted your current job. Remember how enthused you were about waking up every morning with anticipation and wonderment? Remember wanting to do a great job so you could impress your employer and so that work would become easier?

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Laurie J. James is one of 18 Master Career Directors globally. She co-founded and presided over the Professional Résumé Writing & Research Association from 2000-2004. PRWRA rebranded to Career Directors in 2005.

Laurie has created 10,000+ job-winning résumés in her 30-year career. She is a credentialed résumé and LinkedIn profile writer, seasoned public speaker and award-winning career image coach.

MAKE SURE YOUR YARD IS NOT A TARGET Mosquitoes carry disease — and need standing water to breed. A female can deposit her eggs in any amount of water, so make sure everything in your yard stays dry. Clean out gutters and empty items that hold water, such as flower pots, tires and children’s toys. To learn more about Operation Buzzkill, visit www.projectfrontyard.com/buzzkill

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ELL IT’S THE CARNIVAL SEASON HERE AGAIN in

South Louisiana and as the

unofficial spokeswoman for the Cajun people, I’d like to take this opportunity to thank y’all for visiting our fine state and dropping off a lot of y’alls money.

While y’all are here, you gonna find 2 things different about the Mardi Gras here in Acadiana versus the crazy town Mardi Gras in NOLA. First, although some of the peoples will drink too much and fall down on occasion, for the most part, we put on a family type Mardi Gras—so NO flashing the TaTa’s…that’s gonna get you arrested. If you need some beads, just ask someone or wait till da

Traveler’s Guide to South Louisiana Sayings

By Mrs. Nettie Mae Avec Domino

next parade.

Ok, the second thing has to do with communications.

We don’t speak no Spanish around here and our French and English is a little different than main stream, so you gonna need to listen good and know a few words and phrases to help make your Mardi Gras experience in Acadiana enjoyable for both you and the couillon sitting next to you…So study this dialect cheat sheet…ok? Oh, and have fun. Cuz we some nice people.

Au revoir y’all ~

O FF I CI A L CAJUN COMMUNICATION GUIDE ACADIANA: A REGION OF SOUTH CENTRAL LOUISIANA CONSIDERED BY MANY TO BE THE HEART OF CAJUN COUNTRY. IT INCLUDES THE PARISHES OF LAFAYETTE, VERMILION, IBERIA, ACADIA, ST. LANDRY, ST. MARTIN, AND EVANGELINE. ON A GOOD DAY WE’LL INCLUDE A FEW MORE PARISHES, BUT NOT TODAY. COUILLON (couyon) To a foreigner, you might think this is a Cajun insult. But no, it’s used to refer to someone being silly or acting da fool.

DOUBLOON A coin-like throw—

CHER (Sha): This is a term of

one of the oldest and most cherished throws of the Mardi Gras Carnival.

endearment. Like when you see a cute baby or when you see someone at da grocery store, you say: Hey cher.

You say: Look dat couillon dancing in da street.

C’EST TOUT (Say too): That’s all,

You can use it for a lot of situations, but let’s not get ahead of ourselves.

Y’ALL (not–you all) Hey everybody.

Ok, don’t say: Ok, I’m c’est tout…

You gonna sound stupid. When you finished, just say: c’est tout!

It can also be a question, like: Y’all?

Meaning, Can you believe this? If you not sure, just say it every once in a while and people gonna just understand.

Finished, No more, I’m done.

ÇA C’EST BON (Sa say bohn): That’s

PAS BON (pah-bon): No good.

You say it when you see a kid throwing a temper tantrum or when you don’t like the taste of your food…You turn to your friend and just say “Pas bon.”

good. Delicious or fantastic.

ENVIE (ahnvee) A strong desire or craving, like when you want some food.

So you say: “Y’all I got the envie for some good boudin tonight!”

BOUDIN (bu dan): Food dat looks kinda like a sausage. Just eat a link. It don’t matter what’s in it.

THROWS Dat’s the stuff they throw from a float during a parade. It includes everything from beads and doubloons to stuffed animals and Tee shirts.

So at the end of a good meal or after you eat some boudin, you just say: Ça c’est bon y’all!

LAISSEZ LES BON TEMPS ROULER (Lay say lay bohn tohn roo lay): Let the good times roll.

Ok, for you first timers, you may want to just watch when a more experienced reveler shouts this phrase. Otherwise, you might look like a couillion if you shout it at da wrong time.

THROW ME SUMTHING MISTER! Ok, you got to yell this when a parade float passes in front of you. It don’t matter if it’s a man or a woman, you yell Throw Me Sumthing Mister!!! But be careful, because if they throw a big bead, you better catch it, because those beads can pack a mean punch.

If they hit you in the face, you could break a tooth or sumthing…

And dat’s “Pas bon!”

Nattie Mae was born and reared in the swamps of Lafourche Parish in South Louisiana, USA. Most known for her “Grumpy Grandma” segments in FACE Magazine, she is an opinionated columnist and general know-it-all of all things human. Comments to: grumpy@faceacadiana.com.

Mardi Mardi Gras 2017Gras 2017 Lafayette Parade Schedule Lafayette Parade Schedule February 12 Courir de Mardi Gras ­ Old­Fashion Mardi Gras Run Vermilionville 300 Fisher Rd., Lafayette.

For more details: 337­233­4077, Vermilionville.org February 18 Carencro Mardi Gras Parade (11 AM) Starts at Carencro High ­ Ends by Carencro Community Center For more details: 337­896­4147, Carencro.org February 18 Krewe des Chiens Parade for Dogs (2 PM) Downtown, Lafayette For more details: ParadeForDogs.org February 18 Krewe of Carnivale en Rio Mardi Gras Parade (6:30 PM) Downtown to Cajun Field ­ Lafayette For more details: RioLafayette.com February 19 Scott Mardi Gras Parade (1 PM) City of Scott, LA For more details: 337­269­5155 February 24 “Kick Off” Parade Lafayette (6 PM) Downtown to Cajun Field ­ Lafayette.

For more details: 800­346­1958, GoMardiGras.com February 24­28 Le Festival de Mardi Gras a Lafayette Cajun Field: Carnival rides & games, live music, food vendors, parades For more details: 800­346­1958, GoMardiGras.com

Mardi Gras 2017 Lafayette Parade Schedule

February 25 Children’s Parade (12:30 PM) Downtown to Cajun Field – Lafayette For more details: 800­346­1958, GoMardiGras.com February 25 Youngsville Mardi Gras Parade Public Works building to Fountain View – Youngsville For more details: 337­856­4181 February 27 Queen Evangeline’s Parade (6 PM) Downtown to Cajun Field – Lafayette For more details: 800­346­1958, GoMardiGras.com February 28 King Gabriel’s Parade (10 AM) Downtown to Cajun Field – Lafayette For more details: 800­346­1958, GoMardiGras.com February 28 Lafayette Mardi Gras Festival Parade (1 PM) Downtown to Cajun Field – Lafayette For more details: 800­346­1958, GoMardiGras.com February 28 Lafayette Mardi Gras Festival Parade (1 PM) Downtown to Cajun Field – Lafayette For more details: 800­346­1958, GoMardiGras.com

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February 25 Krewe of Bonaparte Mardi Gras Parade (6:30 PM) Downtown to Cajun Field ­ Lafayette.

For more details: 800­346­1958, GoMardiGras.com

FINDING YOUR FACE

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FACE MAGAZINE IS AVAILABLE FREE OF CHARGE throughout Acadiana at many fine restaurants, salons, boutiques, retailers and spas. The following list reflects the Main Distribution racks in Lafayette, Youngsville and Broussard. For a more complete list of Pick Up locations visit FaceAcadiana.com.

THE OIL CENTER Champagnes Grocery Renaissance Market

LAFAYETTE Johnston Street area Albertson’s Food Store Sophi P Cakes Judice Inn Caroline & Company Lil Veron’s Grocery Twins Burgers & Sweets

Travis Technology Center Lola’s Café

DOWNTOWN LAFAYETTE Gordon Square AcA – Acadiana Center for the Arts Building LCG – City Hall Building Iberia bank Towers

SOUTH COLLEGE - BERTRAND - CONGRESS RIVER RANCH & PARC LAFAYETTE

Albertson’s Food Store

Another Broker Egg

BJ’s Pizza

Iberia Bank – Van Eaton Romero Building

Adrien’s Food Store

St Martin Bank

Drug Emporium

The Lab – Coffee Shop Romicelli’s Restaurant Indulge Gourmet Deserts

YOUNGSVILLE Rouses Market Rotolo’s Pizzeria

AMBASSADOR CAFFERY PKWY & KALISTE SALOOM RD

Cajun Fitness NuNu’s

Albertson’s Food Store

McAllister’s Deli

BROUSSARD

Whole Foods

Rotolo’s Pizzeria

Super 1 Foods

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