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ON THE COVER 36 DEANNA HEAD “Most of the people in my life tried to keep me depressed, pushed down, not able to bloom. I just had to show people that was not the way I was.”

Lisa provides On the Cover and Contents at the End. Contemts will change — Sharon set up Contents 2/21, not knowing Lisa does this.

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CONTENTS 08 ACADIANA LIFE Holifest – Celebrate Indian Culture 10 COMMUNITY IMPACT LEF Teacher Award Winners Race for the Cure Art Box Project 14 FITNESS The Long Run – Marathon Training 16 HEALTH MATTERS Chronic Sitting Kills 20 HOME Plan the Perfect Garden 24 TRAVEL Legal Trips to Cuba 28 FAMILY What’s Up Baby?

Teen Dating Violence 34 SOCIAL Instagram for Business 48 STYLE Lights, Glamour, Fashion!

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EDITOR’S DESK MARCH 2015 Vol. 7 | No. 9 EDITOR Lisa Day editor@faceacadiana.com ASSOCIATE EDITOR/EVENTS Flint Zerangue, Jr. flintjr@faceacadiana.com SALES DEPARTMENT info@faceacadiana.com 337-456-5537

Carol Singley | carol@faceacadiana.com Cassie Swain | cassie@faceacadiana.com Kim Porter | kim@faceacadiana.com LAYOUT & DESIGN Sharon Bruno Kellie Viola CONTRIBUTING WRITERS Marielle Babb, MS, CI • Caroline Barry Victor Block • Tracee Dundas Robin Ferguson • Erin Holden Nicole LaCour • Stacy Lee Leah Lormand, LMSW Jenny McCarthy • Marilynn Preston Carlton Ryan • Lala Vied CONTRIBUTING PHOTOGRAPHERS Penny Moore with Moore Photography Danny Izzo with Nouveau Photeau Anson Trahan

Spring is finally making its appearance, peeking through the chilly cover of winter, to reveal a bright and exciting new season. With spring comes change and opportunities for new growth. After two and half years as the editor at FACE, I have stepped down to cultivate new interests.

Over the years, I have met hundreds of incredible women across Acadiana who work in a multitude of industries and organizations with diverse interests, skills and passions. Each one quietly shares her inspiration through her actions, and positively affects those around her on a daily basis. These women are the members of organizations that give back to our community. The creative virtuosos who craft heartfelt stories with words and design. The experts who have educated me along the way, and the women in so many of our local businesses who are tireless in their efforts for success. Many of these women I am now fortunate to call friends. I am truly blessed to have been a part of such a beloved publication.

During this time, I have asked some truly amazing women (and girls) to share their private, personal stories with me, and ultimately with FACE readers, in hopes of inspiring other women to move outside their comfort zones, and do something new — to spur even one person into action, no matter how great or small the action.

‘A journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step.’

These incredible women who make no excuses, who work diligently toward a goal, who inspire others with their actions are an inspiration to me as well. It is time for me to take that next step on the thousand-mile journey.

Thank you to all the monumental women of Acadiana and thank you to FACE Magazine!

–Lisa

PUBLISHER Flint Zerangue, Sr. info@faceacadiana.com FACE Magazine is a division of: The Zerangue Group, Inc. P.O. Box 61096 Lafayette, LA 70596 337-456-5537 On the Web www.FaceAcadiana.com FACE Magazine is published 10 times per year and distributed free of charge to individuals and businesses throughout the Acadiana region. It is also available online at FaceAcadiana.com. No portion of this publication may be reproduced or republished without written consent from the Publisher. Unsolicited material may not be returned. The owners, publishers, and editors shall not be responsible for loss or injury of any submitted manuscripts, promotional material, and/or art. The acceptance of advertising in FACE Magazine does not imply endorsement. FACE Magazine reserves the right, without giving specific reason, to refuse advertising if copy does not conform to editorial policies and/or standards. FACE Magazine does not necessarily agree with or condone the opinions, beliefs, or expressions of our writers and advertisers.

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ACADIANA LIFE Celebrating Indian Culture in Acadiana Holi Festival 2015

By Erin Holden

With the vibrant cultures displayed in its music, food, and festivals, Lafayette is truly reflective of the gumbo that is Louisiana. Our city, the Cajun capital of the world, is home to many different cultures that we often get to celebrate through events like Festival International, the Latin Music Festival, the Katog Choling Tibetan Cultural Center, and countless other venues to experience the richness of our city.

Adding to the melting pot, the Acadiana Indian community brings yet another wonderful flavor to our palates with events like Diwali and the upcoming Holi Festival in Girard Park on March 28th.

Naveen Tamareddy, a computer science PhD student at UL, is from Andhra Pradesh. He participates and helps organize Diwali every year.

“We as Indians have many festivals,” he says. “Here in Lafayette only a few festivals are celebrated. One of the most popular among them is Diwali – The festival of lights. At the Diwali festival one can see men and women in traditional Indian dress and people doing traditional Indian dances like Kuchipudi and Bharatanatyam.”

Diwali is about the triumph of good over evil, of light over darkness.

The Acadiana Indian Association (a non-profit organization founded in 1994), brought the celebration to Lafayette. There are dance performances, skits, a huge amount of delicious Indian food, and it all ends with a Bollywood dance party.

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Harikrishnan Thirumal was the vice president of the AIA in 2011, president in 2012, and past president in 2013. He says that both Diwali and Holi are “considered to celebrate the winning of good over evil. Diwali is more of a spreading of light and warmth to all friends and family. Holi showcases our culture not being bound by class or religion as anyone can color anyone if they are willing to play.”

This year is the 5th annual Holi Festival – the festival of colors. It can be compared to Easter in many ways (as the website points out), but there is a revelry in the celebration that is definitely quite different from that of a traditional Sunday morning service followed by an egg hunt. I attended for the first time last year. Tips for newbies: wear clothes you don’t mind staining. You will end up covered head-to-toe in paint (and possibly soaked in water). You should also wear sunglasses or goggles so you don’t get

paint in your eyes. Next, find your inner child by smearing paint on your friends and strangers alike while dancing to live Bollywood music. It’s also worth mentioning that you can stay in the “paint free zone” if you want to avoid getting messy, though I think you will be missing out.

Finally, have samosas and possibly kheer for dessert (my suggestion – there are lots of traditional Indian foods to choose from). Naveen sums up the spirit of Holi better than I can: “This is a unique festival where no one can recognize the other person. Black or white. Friend or enemy.

“Here in Lafayette only a few festivals are celebrated. One of the most popular among them is Diwali – The festival of lights. At the Diwali festival one can see men and women in traditional Indian dress and people doing traditional Indian dances like Kuchipudi and Bharatanatyam.”

Boy or girl. We forget all those barriers between us. Everyone has a kid inside them and this festival brings that out again.”

Further information on Holi can be found on the website, www.lafayetteholi.org.

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COMMUNITY IMPACT

ABOVE AND BEYOND 2015 Teacher Awards The Lafayette Education Foundation recently held its

Middle School, High School and Inspirational category; of

Seventeenth Annual Teacher Awards honoring more than

which, the top finalist for each category was announced.

650 outstanding educators throughout the parish. Prior to

These top four finalists represent vastly different aspects of

the event, the field of nominees was narrowed to sixteen

education, but have one thing in common – going above and

finalist representing four categories; Elementary School,

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Upon receiving the Top Finalist spot, the four standouts had these comments

Elementary School Top Finalist Kimberly G. Kidder J. Wallace James Elementary

Middle School Top Finalist Michelle Lakhotia Judice Middle School

High School Top Finalist Simone McCrocklin Comeaux High School

Inspirational Top Finalist Milissa Welch Lafayette High School

“Being a Speech Therapist means I get to pursue two of my lifelong passions: working with children and helping others. I knew from an early age that I wanted to work with children. It is such a rewarding experience to have the ability to work with a child from a young age and help shape them to achieve their goals to become an effective communicator.

Watching a student’s face light up with excitement when they achieve a goal and seeing the overall confidence they gain in themselves is priceless! I’m blessed I get the opportunity to watch my speech babies grow up…the fun and laughter, games, and relationships we form along the way are an added bonus.”

“Being a teacher gives me the ability to influence and shape the future of our society in a way no other profession can. It is an amazing feeling to know that I am helping build the foundation of tomorrow. It’s a responsibility that I do not take lightly. Even if one teacher takes an interest in a child’s path they will have the confidence to excel. I live for the A-HA moments which can lead to an important change in a child’s outlook on life. You have only one shot to make a lasting impression on a child so make it a positive one.”

“It’s funny how many people react when they first ask what I do for a living, and I say, “I teach high school art.” They give me the deer in headlights look, followed by the Cajun favorite, “Bless your heart”.

My standard response is, “I can’t imagine being anywhere else”. To me, teaching is not about making a living, it is living! Through art, they are able to expose their emotions and discover some peace in their lives. Being a teacher is only one aspect in this profession. I also wear the hat of mentor, counselor, friend and mom, and like I always say, I can’t imagine being anywhere else.”

“The path to my career started when, at one year old, my son was diagnosed as profoundly deaf. We entered an entirely different world, having to learn a new language just to communicate with him.

However, I am from a Cajun family and we already talk with our hands, so we figured, how hard could it be? Becoming an interpreter has led me to a special group of people who have become an extension of my family. I love educating people about Deafness, I love interpreting for the teachers who educate our Deaf but mostly I love being in the classroom when the light bulb of comprehension lights up the student’s face. It reminds me of why God has me doing what I do.”

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COMMUNITY IMPACT

Komen Acadiana Race For The Cure This is the largest fundraising event put on by the local affiliate right here in Acadiana to help with breast cancer research, screenings, education, treatment and support. Team fund raising is the backbone of the event – and the nation’s #1 team is actually located right here in Acadiana!

The local Acadiana affiliate is very proud that only 20% of what it raises is spent on administrative costs – this is one of the lowest administrative ratios in the country.

Acadiana is fighting breast cancer on all fronts. Not only is Komen the largest private donor to breast cancer research in the world but the support that is given to local efforts right here at home creates an impact on our breast cancer survival rate.

“The key to a good survival rate is early detection. Our focus is in screenings and education but we also are able to help with treatment costs, and other financial support to those patients that need it,” said Heather Blanchard, Executive Director.

The Acadiana affiliate of Susan G. Komen will host its 16th annual Race for the Cure in Downtown Lafayette on March 21, 2015. the Cure. Her daughter, Dawn Johnson, decided to go a step further and to show her mom how much she is loved and supported. Dawn signed up for the Jambalaya cook-off and invited family and friends out to support Kat. There were over 30 members on her Team Kat Caillier and they raised the most money through their cook-off and had so much fun while doing it.

The first couple of years were about supporting Kat. Then Kat turned her attention to helping others. She wanted to do more to increase the research efforts and to support local women right here in Acadiana. In her fifth year as a survivor, Dawn and Kat put together a football pool. They raised $1,500. She was so thrilled at her success, but she felt like she could do more. They decided to put on a mud ride in Breaux Bridge. They are big hunters and it was a perfect fit to what their family and friends like to do, so why not, it would be fun. They raised $15,000.

In 2014, Team Kat Caillier ended up raising $20,000 for their team fundraising for Race for the Cure. This led to being named the Outstanding Volunteer Group of the Year at the national Komen level. That’s right – the best volunteer team in the country is based in Breaux Bridge!

This year, Team Kat Caillier has a goal of $30,000. It is more than just Dawn and Kat now.

Kat’s son-in-law has even put on the ‘Biggest Buck’ contest at his hunting camp. They are adding a comedy night in Breaux Bridge and a raffle.

“Volunteers like Team Kat Caillier are why the Acadiana area Race for the Cure remains strong,” Blanchard said. “Their dedication to fundraising reflects their family’s dedication to finding a cure. They are an example to all of us of how to have fun Louisiana has the 3rd highest mortality rate for breast cancer in the nation. and do good at the same time.” Registration continues until March 15th but Despite 30 years of progress, there is still much work to do in Louisiana. you may also register at Packet Pickup March 19 & 20 at LUS Fiber or Race day starting at 7:00 a.m.

“Race for the Cure is our signature event, but our real fundraising strength is in our team captains, who know you can have fun while raising money to To participate in the 2015 Acadiana Race for the support a mission they believe in,” Blanchard said.

Cure you can register at www.komenacadiana.org.

A good example is Team Kat Caillier.

Kat Caillier is a seven year breast cancer survivor. She was born and raised in Breaux Bridge. Not long after fighting breast cancer she suggested to her family that they should get involved with Susan G. Komen’s Race for 12 FACE | MARCH 2015

Remember, registration gets us to the start lines, but fundraising gets us to the cures. Please consider a donation along with your race registration fee. Online registration continues until March 15th but you may also register at Packet Pickup March 19 & 20 at LUS Fiber or Race day starting at 7:00 a. m.

ART BOX PROJECT If you are one of the many locals who drive down Camellia Blvd. every day, you’ve probably noticed the brightly painted traffic box at the corner of Camellia and Silverstone Road. This unique new work of art is just the first of many in Lafayette’s new beautification initiatives, The Art Box Project. In partnership with Lafayette Consolidated Government and the Lafayette Convention and Visitors Center, The Acadiana Center for the Arts is overseeing the Art Box Project which aims to “transform the traffic boxes around Lafayette into beautiful pieces of public art that represent our city, its people and our culture.”

“We are so pleased to partner with LCG and LCVC to see this fantastic project through!

Our city sees the importance of the arts to our community and projects like this show it,” states Bree Sargent, Education Director at Acadiana Center for the Arts. “Public art is for everyone. It can enhance our regular walks, drives and bikes through a community and provoke new thoughts or questions. We hope that bringing more public art to our community will make art more accessible and encourage people to seek out more art.”

The Art Box Project hopes to enhance the beauty of our city, while also showcasing some of the extremely talented visual artists in our community.

Local artists JJ Wilson and Erin Broussard provided the designs for two boxes in the River Ranch area which were unveiled in early February to launch the Art Box Project, as well as bring awareness to the project.

The AcA has also announced a call to all local artists for an opportunity to have their art immortalized through the Art Box Project. Six applicants, and their designs, will be chosen for the initial phase. These designs will highlight local people and culture, and provide a sense of place for our community.

“There is so much talent in our community and we’re thrilled to be able to showcase some of the young, up-and-coming visual artists in our area,” states Sargent.

Keep an eye out for the efforts of The Art Box Project, as well as the multitude of other beautification initiatives in our local community.

for artists interested in submitting designs Individuals and organizations (schools, community groups, etc.) can submit their design ideas to be reviewed by the Art Box Project panel. Six applicants will be chosen, and their designs will be reproduced onto traffic boxes around Lafayette. The deadline for submissions is March 20th.

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FITNESS

IN THE

LONG RUN Each year as the southern marathon season comes to an end; more and more health conscious onlookers find themselves wanting to become active participates.

While some seek healthier lifestyles, others crave the inner peace and solitude associated with the sport. No matter the reason, to compete and actually finish a full 26 mile marathon [or half marathon] is a tremendous accomplishment.

If you’re one of those ambitious future marathoners, NOW is the time to start planning for next season. You’ll want to start with a little research. Talk to friends with marathon experience, visit local running retailers and health clubs and go online to educate yourself. If you’re not an avid runner, your first step should be to consult your primary healthcare provider, just to make sure your body can take the stresses of long distance running.

After a little research and a clean bill of health, if marathoning is still something you want to pursue, here are a few tips and strategies I recommend.

1. Develop a Training Plan Training plans can range anywhere from 10 to 26 weeks depending on your current physical condition. If you’re an avid runner, a shorter plan may work for you. But if you’re just starting out, choose a longer plan to help 14 FACE | MARCH 2015

build stamina. Good rule of thumb: you should be able to run 30 minutes comfortably without stopping before you begin marathon training.

No matter what plan you choose, make sure it makes sense for you.

2. Gear Up Get a good pair of running shoes! If you haven’t purchased running shoes lately, you may be a little surprised at the cost, but they’re worth every penny to protect your feet! Please don’t pull out an old dusty pair of running shoes from your closet and expect to train in them. You have to remain injury free.

Besides, a stress fracture is way more expensive than new shoes.

3. Cross Train Personally, I prefer training schedules that have only 3 to 4 run days. However, it is important to exercise 5 to 6 days a week. Therefore, cross training is critical. It can be just about anything that helps you build an aerobic base and increase strength and endurance: swimming, cycling, aerobics, yoga, etc.

4. Solo or Social There are benefits to running solo — you can do it on your own schedule, it can be a great way to clear your mind and think, and you can go at your own pace. But there are definite benefits to running in a group as well.

Accountability, learning from other people’s experiences, pushing yourself to work harder, and more. A combination of the two is usually the best way to go!

5. Set Goals Do you want to finish in a particular time?

Or do you just want to cross the finish line in an upright position? If you are going for a personal time goal, the plan you choose should contain some tempo runs or speed work. Keep in mind, whatever your goal is, in the words of the late running guru Dr. George Sheehan, “The truth is that every runner in a marathon is a survivor or nothing, including the winner.”

6. Hydration Water or sports drinks? Should I drink from each water stop or just when I’m thirsty?

How much should I drink? There are so many questions when it comes to hydration during training and endurance events – the key is to learn and practice your personal hydration needs during training and not the day of the event! Don’t try a new drink on race day. Do some research and practice during your training runs. There are a wide variety of sports drinks these days all promoting they have the best combination of sodium, electrolytes, protein, carbs, and key energy boosting properties. But if it doesn’t agree

with your body, it doesn’t matter. You’ll risk stomach cramps and may not even finish the run! The most current research shows that drinking by thirst actually gives the best overall result on race day.

7. Food as Fuel While training some people experience “the compensation effect”, meaning their appetite increases. This is not the time to order the extra large pizza, but ignoring the increased appetite is also not a viable solution. Fuel your body with “quality” not “quantity” and choosing the right foods is key. High quality foods for every runner should include vegetables, fruits, nuts, seeds, whole grains, lean meats, fish and dairy, remembering to avoid (or at least limit) processed grains, high fat meats, fried foods and sugar.

8. Rest Rest is an integral part of every training plan.

Your body needs time to rebuild and repair.

Skipping rest days will not only impair your body’s ability to recover but also make you more prone to injury. Listen to your body, if you’re feeling tired, sore, worn down or have

no energy, check your resting heart rate – if it’s a little higher than normal, you might need a rest day.

Keep in mind; you do not have to run a marathon to be a ‘real’ runner. In truth, some of the world’s top runners have never run one. Crossing the finish line after a ½ marathon, a 10K, a 5K or even a fast mile can deliver the same sense of gratification and accomplishment, which, in the end, is what it’s all about!

Hope to see you on the road.

About the Author: Robin Ferguson is certified as a health coach through Villanova College of Nursing MacDonald Center for Obesity Prevention and Education (COPE) and ACE (American Council on Exercise) certified as a group fitness instructor with a specialty certification as a Weight Management Specialist. She is working on her second ACE specialty certification as a Youth Fitness Specialist. She has been teaching enrichment classes to middle school children for 7 years on the importance of living a balanced and healthy life and has even written her own program called 12 Steps to 21st Century Leaders that she teaches at Our Lady of Fatima School.

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HEALTH MATTERS

Chronic Sitting Kills!

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By Marilynn Preston Sit happens. Every day, millions of Americans spend 8 to 14 or more hours, on their behinds, sitting. I’m talking to you. Think about your day: driving, commuting, working at a desk. You sit when you eat, watch TV, answer emails, read a book, play a video game, knit booties. The truth is we modern Americans sit so much it passes for totally normal behavior. We don’t even think about it, do we?

Well, start thinking! Pull up your life-shortening chair and listen to this: There are now over 10,000 studies showing that too much sitting is a terribly destructive thing to do to your health and well-being.

Your body thrives on movement, and when you make it sit for hours at a time, you create serious damage at a cellular level. Research shows prolonged sitting significantly raises your risk of developing heart disease, obesity, diabetes, cancer, insomnia, arthritis, osteoporosis and so much more, it’s hard to believe chairs are still legal. If 70 is the new 50, sitting is the new smoking.

And don’t think your daily workouts will protect you. Nope. Chronic sitting is an independent risk factor, meaning all the risk correlations hold true no matter how much you exercise. It sounds too bad to be true, but the research is clear.

And that’s why I want to spend the rest of this column, not on the sitting-kills research (which is astonishing) but on what can you do to sit less, micro move more and educate yourself about the benefits of standing: USE A STANDING DESK. If sitting kills, standing saves. That’s why stand up desks are quickly rising in popularity, in offices, in homes, and especially at my home, where I’m happily standing now, in front of my new Varidesk, a clever, affordable design in the $350 range that I’ve been showing off to friends like a new puppy.

Other stand-ups I researched looked too corporate and would have meant replacing my beloved old wooden desk. This sits on top and has an easy, spring-assisted lift that takes me from sitting to standing in a couple of seconds. I love it ... and I’m pretty sure it loves me.

I found a ton of anecdotal evidence online about stand-up desks – some with treadmills – curing back pain, insomnia, fatigue and more, and I’m not surprised. But too much standing can also create health problems (varicose veins, for instance) so stay tuned into your body and rest in your chair when you need to.

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“Sitting is more dangerous than smoking, kills more people than HIV and is more treacherous than parachuting. We are sitting ourselves to death.”

— Dr. James Levine

MOVE MORE. One sure cure for too much sitting is getting up every hour and moving for 10 minutes or so. Is that so hard? Apparently, yes.

So do what you have to do – an app, a phone alert, a kitchen timer – to remind yourself to stand, to stretch, to do neck rolls, air squats, and other energizing movements. There’s also walking to the water cooler, jumping rope, racticing your tango moves.

READ THIS BOOK. If you want to understand the science behind sitting no, standing yes, moving more, read Dr. James Levine’s recent book, “Get Up! Why Your Chair Is Killing You and What You Can Do About It.” He’s the Mayo Clinic endocrinologist and pioneering researcher who documented the perils of too much sitting in 2000, way before it was accepted as true. And now he’s a leading voice for change in the work place, at home, and very importantly, in schools, where prolonged sitting hurts kids and stifles creativity.

I hope you’re convinced. Stand more; sit less! Now it’s time for me to lower my desk and rest my case.

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HOME SPRING

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Everyone loves the idea of starting with a blank slate. At first, the endless options seem liberating. Then reality sets in. With so many plants to consider, how do you

By Stacy Lee

begin to create a spring garden?

Choosing Your Colors Selecting just the right colors for your garden can seem daunting. What colors reflect your personality while also nourishing your soul? What colors blend into, rather than antagonize, your hardscape? Try to keep in mind that the actual colors aren’t as important as the feelings they invoke. Let’s try to narrow the options.

If you want your garden to inspire fun and excitement, use vibrant shades that stimulate the senses. Fuchsias combined with bright purples and bouncing pops of red will get anyone’s blood pumping. These colors look great in large yards, in full sun, when viewed from across the lawn. Deep shades, like eggplant, are also best enjoyed in full sun. They tend to fade into the shadows when the light is low.

If you prefer your garden to offer cool, restorative calm, then choose pastel shades. Soft colors are perhaps best enjoyed in smaller areas like courtyards and patios. They may get lost in a larger landscape in bright sun.

However, during dusk and dawn, pastels positively glow.

Do you remember the color wheel? Think about whether you prefer complimentary colors (opposite on the color wheel) to bring out each individual color, or secondary colors (adjacent on the color wheel) to emphasize the spectrum as a whole.

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“Marsala” is the 2015 Pantone Color of the Year. Try “Marsala” with similar vintage shades of terra cotta and spice. Decorative art in deep shades of blue create pleasing contrasts to these earthy tones.

By focusing on contrast and texture, you can even create a meaningful yet low-maintenance space using only shades of green. Green gardens tend to look good year-round since they don’t depend on coordinating bloom times. Take the long view. Be sure that most of your plants are evergreen.

Otherwise, your winters may seem bare and harsh.

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Some, like Butterfly Ginger, also attract night visitors like Sphinx and Tersa Moths. White gardens are also traditionally considered more formal. If you use your outdoor space for formal entertaining, whites and creams may be your best options.

Container Gardens Even if you do all your gardening in containers, you’ll find that the restorative benefits of gardening can still be quite powerful. Every touch of green matters.

Did you forget your cologne? Simply brush your wrists through your potted herbs on the way to your car. Now you’re set for the day.

Herbs offer gifts for all your senses. Indulge your senses of touch and smell every time you pass a container of rosemary, patchouli, fennel, tarragon, lemon balm, or lavender. Herbs in raised containers near doorways offer convenience to the cook, as well as fragrance

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HOME Mixed containers of three or more contrasting plants can reflect your artistic talents. Try to combine a “spiller” (hanging over the edge) with a “thriller” (shooting upright), and a filler (providing lushness). You’ll do best if the flowers share similar hues. Try to choose combinations of either bright shades, or pastels, or of medium-ranged hues. Try out various combinations while you’re still in the garden center before you purchase. Keep trying different groupings until you find the one that “clicks”. You’ll know it when you see it.

Fairy gardens can be created with low-growing plants interspersed with miniature pathways, doorways, and steps.

Finding and making these miniatures has become a fun past time for parents and their children. My daughter, Samantha, recently created a fairy garden using only white sweet alyssum, two succulents, and a tightly packed row of pecans which serve as a fairy pathway.

Succulent gardens combine contrasting shapes and sizes and sometimes color. They are easily arranged while you’re still in your local garden center. Choose a relatively shallow bowl-shaped container, then take turns placing various plants inside while they are still in their pots. Be sure to purchase a bag of potting soil made especially for succulents. Otherwise, your pot will hold too much water for these otherwise low-maintenance plants.

Here’s a tip that professional flower arrangers may not share If your flowers and herbaceous cuttings start to droop right away, don’t throw them out. They often become “conditioned” and bounce back the next day.

It’s also best to minimize stress on your fresh cuttings. Try to collect tender plant material, like flowers, from your garden when the sun is low. Have a bucket of

Cutting Gardens

water handy. Place the cut plant material

Do you enjoy bringing the outdoors in? If so, take this into account when planting your spring garden. Some flowers last a long time after being cut. These are often found in the flower section of your local grocery store. Try to select plants in the same family as the ones commonly used in these professional arrangements. These include daisies, gladiolas, hydrangeas, roses, and parrot flower, or alstroemeria.

want your bouquet to last more than a

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While surveying your garden for material, resist the urge to select only flowers. Expand your imagination. Arrangements can include branches, ferns, fronds, herbs, citrus and berries. These materials often last much longer than flowers. As you walk around your garden, gather a little bit of everything and play with how various combinations look together. Every pruning day should end with creating a mixed arrangement.

Large bare branches of interesting shapes can add that certain organic something to an otherwise lifeless corner.

If you’re lucky enough to have spring-flowering branches in bud, you can watch the buds open up-close inside your home.

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few days, re-cut the stems. You’ll know it’s time to re-cut when the water level stops dropping.

possibly weeks without water. Therefore, you can consider using containers that aren’t water-friendly.

For extra flare, try grounding your container with a bit of fabric, a table runner, or a place mat. By placing your container on a complimentary base, you’ll automatically double the impact. The base should mimic the arrangement in both the color and the level of formality. Let your imagination be your guide. Most of all, have fun!

Stacy Lee is a Lafayette Parish Master Gardener, PlantFest Chair, and Lafayette Garden Club member. She’s also on the Advisory Boards of the Lafayette Farmers and Artisans Market at the Horse Farm and the Acadiana Master Naturalists.

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TRAVEL

Take A Legal Trip To Cuba Lying on a white sand beach at the edge of the turquoise sea, I could have been at any Caribbean destination. The major difference was that I was in Cuba enjoying an experience that few Americans could share for more than the past 50 years. That is likely to change somewhat in the future under the recent agreement for Cuba and the United States to re-establish diplomatic relations, lift trade barriers and ease restrictions on travel to Cuba by people from the United States.

Since 2011, people from the United States have been able to travel to Cuba as part of a group sponsored by a licensed tour operator and going there for one of several purposes, including educational, cultural and religious – and that’s the way I went. While President Barack Obama’s recent order will expand the list of reasons Americans may visit there, lifting all restrictions on travel, including for tourism, would require approval by Congress.

Those who go to Cuba under the new regulations will find a country of contradictions that make it an intriguing and inviting place to visit. The streets of Old Havana (Habana Vieja), the original 16th century walled city, are lined by a treasure trovhe of architectural gems. Mountain ranges rise dramatically from verdant valleys and fields of sugar cane. And almost everyone I met welcomed visitors with a warm smile on their lips, music in their souls, and a mix of both resignation and humor about the challenges of their lives.

Even vintage American made cars from the 1950s, a prized possession for those who can afford them, add to the dichotomy. Some have been lovingly restored by well-to-do owners with the resources to do so. Most are junkers kept running by a combination of mechanical innovation, imagination and luck.

In recent years, renovations to formerly stately private homes in Havana – many of which now house several families – have been underway, especially in areas where tourists congregate.

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Trinidad, Cuba, provides a look back at the country’s history.

Given the backlog of structures that have deteriorated, however, there still are countless buildings whose former glory is hidden beneath crumbling facades and flaking paint.

Behind its faded beauty, Havana has attractions enough to fill many an interesting day. Some three dozen major museums make the city an art lover’s paradise. A number of them offer the unsubtle propaganda and praise for socialism and the Revolution that visitors to Cuba soon learn to expect. Others would rank as world class wherever they were located, displaying works of art by the likes of Renoir, Rodin and Picasso.

The aptly named Museum of the Revolution focuses upon the uprising (1953 to1959) that led to the downfall of the dictatorial ruler Fulgencio Batista and the rise to power of Fidel Castro.

Maps, weapons and other exhibits – many with English descriptions denouncing U.S. oppression, imperialism and capitalism – trace the Revolution in detail. An outdoor display area includes the tiny yacht on which Castro and 81 other men landed in Cuba to begin their improbable and ultimately successful revolution.

When I sought to exchange the confined space of museums to the world outside, I found the streets and neighborhoods of Havana to offer an introduction to living history. The Plaza de Armas, the most important square, was laid out in 1519 and served as the center around which early Havana arose. The Malecon, a sweeping

boulevard between the city and the sea, is frequented by strollers, fishermen and lovers strolling hand in hand. The stately old villas of sugar barons and other wealthy Cubans who once resided in the upscale Miramar neighborhood that were abandoned following the Revolution now house government agencies, foreign embassies and business offices.

To gain a more complete understanding of Cuba, I also explored other areas of the island. Fields of sugar cane and what many cigar aficionados rate as the world’s best tobacco yield to rolling plains where cattle graze. Cowboys (vaqueros) riding horses and farmers guiding plows pulled by oxen come into view. Hills where coffee is grown rise into mountain ranges.

The northern coastline is rimmed by the best beaches on the island. The resort complex at Varadero, a two hour drive east of Havana, has long attracted vacationers from Europe and Canada who have been free to visit Cuba.

Explorations elsewhere on the island provide a wealth of experiences and impressions. Strolling the narrow cobblestone streets of Trinidad, which was founded in 1514, is to be immersed in a time capsule of Cuba’s colonial past. Santiago de Cuba, the second largest city, is perched in hills overlooking the southeastern coast. Its past includes serving as the capital city during the mid-16th century, a slave port and a refuge for French settlers from Haiti.

In the little village of El Cobre just outside Santiago even the most ramshackle houses are neat, tidy and often decorated by foliage and flowers. Many of the people I encountered there – and elsewhere in Cuba – looked at me with curiosity, then smiled and offered a greeting in Spanish. One man gestured for me to enter his modest hut for coffee and to meet the family I spotted inside, an invitation that my schedule unfortunately prevented my accepting. After looking around to make certain no one was observing us, another rolled up the sleeve of his T-shirt to display for me an American flag tattoo on his upper arm.

The positive attitude that tattoo represented is held by many Cubans. In recent years they have been getting a small taste of economic freedom, at least in a limited way.

A number of the unpopular policies imposed by Fidel Castro during the decades when he ruled in Cuba have been eased by his brother Raul, who became president in 2008 when Fidel stepped aside due to illness.

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Renovated cars from the 1950s are popular in Cuba. buying and selling property and automobiles. He also has encouraged limited private enterprise, and many new small businesses have sprung up, including restaurants and people selling pizza through the windows in their homes.

Those who visit Cuba under the new travel policies will have opportunities to observe these changes. They also will experience the friendliness of people whose lives have been challenging and lacking in luxuries. The attitude they have managed to retain is one of my lasting memories, along with the confusing, often conflicting impressions left by that country.

Those recollections linger, along with images of Cuba’s natural beauty, glorious if often faded architecture and other attractions. With the lowering of barriers for people from the United States to visit, more Americans are likely to follow in my footsteps and return home with impressions of their own.

WHEN YOU GO Several companies offer legal tours to Cuba, among them Insight Cuba (www.insightcuba.com) and International Expeditions (www.ietravel.com/cuba).

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FAMILY What’s Up, Baby?

Early Childhood Development Series

6-12 months Responsiveness Part 3 of 4

By Leah G. Lormand, LMSW (Baby’s voice)

“I’m really engaging in your world now! I can sit up and get around better. It’s so encouraging when you go to get Dad to see my new tricks. Is my laughter contagious? I thought so, because you always laugh along with me.

Watch out! My moods change quickly. When I can’t get to what I want or get your attention, I feel frustrated. I am beginning to react to disappointment, loneliness, frustration, and fear. Just as you laugh with my joy, I want you to respond to these emotions too. When you respond to my feelings, you help me gain security and a sense of self.

Please don’t overreact; you will frighten me and I will become easily stressed. The way you react to problems will guide how I learn to handle problems.

Help me to manage my emotions so that I can learn to self-regulate. Here’s how you can help:”

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Talk to your baby about her feelings. Use a matching tone of voice that names that emotion and the reason. For example: When you notice that he succeeded in reaching a toy, say, “Wow! Look at you get that toy. You feel so proud!” Or “You are sad that Grandma put you down.”

Soothe your infant before her feelings are uncontrollable.

Notice distress quickly and respond quickly by rubbing her

back, picking her up, or singing a calming song.

Offer a security item like a pacifier, soft blanket, or chewable ring.

Check the stimulation in the room.

It is too chaotic? Perhaps a quieter location or soothing music would help to regulate emotions.

Negative feelings are not bad feelings. They are a natural and necessary reaction to life.

Reference used: Shonkoff, J.P., & Phillips, D. A. (2000). From Neurons to Neighborhoods: The science of early childhood development. Washington: National Academy Press.

About the author: Leah G. Lormand, LMSW currently works as an early childhood resource coordinator to promote Act 3 and the Louisiana Early Learning and Development Standards. She has been married for 25 years and is the mother of two daughters.

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FAMILY

Teen Dating Violence

By Marielle Babb, MS, CI

NAME CALLING IS NOT JUST TEASING. Dating someone isn’t automatic permission for sex. Isolating a dating partner from friends and family is not a demonstration of love and devotion. These are examples of dating violence. According to a 2013 CDC survey, 10% of high school students reported physical and sexual victimization by a dating partner in the previous 12 months. Teen dating violence may involve stalking, physical abuse, sexual abuse, or emotional abuse and may occur in person, or electronically.

How does this problem begin? The belief that dating violence is acceptable and experiencing violence in the home increases the likelihood that an adolescent will engage in teen dating violence.

Adolescents learn how to behave in relationships from an early age. Observing caregiver relationships, peer relationships, and those portrayed in the media all contribute to form the way teens will behave in their dating relationships. Other risk factors that increase the likelihood of teen dating violence include early sexual activity, depression, anxiety, aggressive behavior, substance use, and peer conflict.

Unhealthy relationship patterns may develop in childhood and preteen years and can last a lifetime. Lower grades, devaluation of self worth, depression, anxiety, drug use, suicidal thoughts, and antisocial behaviors are just some of the negative effects of experiencing teen dating violence. Early dating relationships pave the way for choosing future relationships and provide an opportunity to practice healthy boundary setting. Those who experience teen dating violence are at an increased victimization risk during their college years.

Furthermore, these individuals may experience continued victimization well into adulthood. The 2010 National Intimate Partner and Sexual Violence Survey found that 22% of female and 15% of male adult victims of rape and physical violence first experienced partner violence between 11 and 17 years of age.

“ Relationships should be built on nothing less than respect, trust, honesty and compassion. ” – Jill Dugas Hearts of Hope Executive Director

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How can we prevent teen dating violence? Locally, Hearts of Hope offers a Safe Dating Program that is provided to 9th grade students in area schools. Safe Dating teaches 9th grade students healthy and positive dating skills, raises awareness of the prevalence of teen dating violence, and informs teens of where to go if they or someone they know is experiencing partner abuse. According to Stacy J. Williams, MSW, LCSW, therapist for the Children’s Advocacy Center and a private practitioner, it is important for parents to educate themselves regarding the myths and facts about teen dating violence as well as any warning signs. Another integral aspect for parents is to teach their teenager that respect is the most important thing in a dating relationship and to model this for their teenager in their own relationships.

References: 1. Vagi, K.J., Rothman, E., Latzman, N.E., Teten Tharp, A., Hall, D.M., Breiding, M., (2013). Beyond correlates: A review of risk and protective factors for adolescent dating violence perpetration. Journal of Youth and Adolescence, 42, 633-649.

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2. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

(2014, November 26) Injury Prevention and Control: Retrieved from http://www.cdc.gov/ violenceprevention/intimate partnerviolence/ teen_dating_violence.html.

Physical

When a partner is slapped, pinched, hit, or physically harmed.

Emotional

Harm to self-worth through name calling, shaming, or isolating from friends and family

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Sexual

When a sexual act involves coercion, force, or lack of ability to consent.

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National Dating Abuse Helpline: 1-866-331-9474

Stalking

Repeated harassing or threatening acts that are unwanted and cause fear.

Local Sexual Assault Hotline: 337-233-7273

3. Black, M.C., Basile, K.C., Breiding, M.J., Smith, S.G., Walters, M.L., Merrick, M.T., Chen, J., & Stevens, M.R. (2011). The National Intimate Partner and Sexual Violence Survey (NISVS): 2010 Summary Report. Atlanta, GA: National Center for Injury Prevention and Control, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

About the author: Marielle Babb is a Counselor for the Hearts of Hope. A non-profit organization housing three programs: Sexual Abuse Response Center (SARC), Children’s Advocacy Center (CAC) and the Sexual Assault Nurse Examiners (SANE). www.theheartsofhope.org.

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SOCIAL

Instagram For Business Even if you don’t use Instagram yourself, you’ve likely heard of it or at least encountered one of its trademark filters.

Since its founding in 2010, Instagram has served as the most popular virtual gathering place for the humble brag.

It’s where we flock to post pictures of our latest exotic vacation, our farm-totable suppers, and heavily filtered mirror selfies showing off our outfits of the day.

Nonetheless, it’s not just the early adopters using Instagram anymore. We’ve flocked to the site and small businesses have taken notice. They are increasingly adding Instagram to the suite marketing platforms such as Facebook, Twitter, Google+, and LinkedIn that they are already using. The app is especially helpful to lifestyle businesses with products that photograph easily. (Think retail stores, hair salons, restaurants.)

So how can small businesses take advantage of Instagram as a marketing avenue?

PRACTICAL TIPS Take good pictures. It may seem obvious because Instagram is a photo sharing site, but you must take good pictures. There are plenty of free apps to help you edit your photos and lots of online tutorials that can help you with the basics.

Inspire and be inspired. If all you do is upload product shots, you won’t be successful on Instagram. You have to tell a story and inspire people to take action. Look to major brands and tastemakers for inspiration for your own posts.

One thing that makes Instagram so appealing to businesses is that consumers using the app are about 60 times more likely than those on Facebook to like, comment or share a business or brand’s post. This is likely due to a cleaner format with less content than other sites but it’s also important to note that Instagram doesn’t filter out branded content like Facebook does.

Track your progress. Though Instagram doesn’t have built in metrics features like Facebook does, there are free sites like iconosquare.com that can help you determine which posts are performing best. You can use that information to continually improve your strategy.

Always use captions and hashtags. Photos without

Each post has as much a chance of being seen as captions are not as interesting

and they get less engagement than photos with captions. from a consumer or a business.

Hashtags are great because they can increase your visibility and provide context to your posts. Just be careful not to overuse them. Too many hashtags can make your post too long and it will look spammy. any other — regardless of whether it originated

Pay attention to user-generated content. Social Media is less about what you have to say about yourself than it is about what others have to say about you. It isn’t enough to just post every so often. You have to engage with people. Respond to their comments. And pay attention to what they are saying about you online. You can actually use sites like http://world.cam/ to see what pictures people have posted and tagged at your business. If they are talking about you online, you need to know. Most of the time what they have to say is positive and you should reinforce and reward positive interactions by interacting back.

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GLOSSARY OF INSTAGRAM TERMS Comment – Feedback left on a photo. @handle – An Instagram user’s username (also applies to Twitter)

#hashtag – A word or phrase preceded by a pound sign. Hashtags are used across most social media platforms to indicate keywords and categorize posts. By clicking on a hashtag, you can pull up all the posts that were tagged with the same hashtag (Also used on Facebook and Twitter.)

Filter – overlays that you can add to your images that can make them look softer, vintage or make the colors more vibrant.

Feed – A linear display in reverse chronological order of all the photos of all the Instagrammers that you follow.

Geotagging – Tagging photos with geographic coordinates to indicate where they were taken.

IG or Insta- Shorthand for Instagram.

Like – A virtual sign of admiration signified by a heart. To like a photo, you double tap on the screen.

Mention – A method of referring another user on Instagram by using their @ handle. When you mention another user by their username with the @ sign preceding, they’ll receive a notification that they were mentioned.

the market for every day (restaurants, certain retail) can post a lot more often without annoying their customers than businesses whose customers only purchase their products every few years (car dealers and real estate agents.)

Cross promote! Use Instagram to promote your Facebook, Facebook to promote your Instagram.

All elements of your online and offline strategy should work together. If you are running print ads, it can’t hurt to include your Instagram handle or Facebook URL to let people know they can find you there.

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The word seems inadequate when applied to Deanna Head. A miracle, one person called her.

Hers could be a Cinderella story, if Cinderella started working at Burger King at 15, became a nurse at 19, taught for seven years, was a single mom, a Sheriff’s Deputy and shop owner, all while single-handedly overcoming poverty, abuse and homelessness to become a successful vocational school owner with six campuses and 1,200 students and a beautiful home in River Ranch where she displays 27 Christmas trees each year. Cinderella wishes she had Deanna’s happy ending.

You may recognize Deanna from her Unitech Training Academy commercials. She founded the school in 1997, a business born of her passion for teaching, her desire to be a catalyst for empowerment and growth and a little push from a man she met 10 years ago. Danny Head remembers the moment when she decided to do it. They were traveling for Danny’s job as a factory rep for Ford. “We were in Biloxi of all places,” he remembered. “Deanna kept talking about how Lafayette needed more education options.” She had opened an embroidery shop on Jefferson Street, just as the brick road was being torn up. No one could come to her so she went to them. Visiting various schools and community colleges reminded her how much

she loved teaching and planted the idea of opening a school in her head.

“That’s all I hear you ever talk about,” Danny told her. “You’re passionate about it. You need to do it.” Deanna objected. “I’m not smart enough.” She imagined people who owned schools were well-educated, wealthy people.

“I thought that because of where I came from... there had to be plenty of people out there smarter than me.” But Danny saw what Deanna had been too busy surviving to realize, that she was an extraordinary person unlike any he had met before.

“You’re the smartest person I know,” he said.

“You need to get out more,” Deanna joked.

Six months later she opened the Lafayette campus, teaching nursing assistance. She thought it would be a good way to keep her head above water, to support herself and her son, Noah. “God had other plans,” she said. It wasn’t always easy. There were debts and risks and riding the city bus when she didn’t have a car. It was a struggle. “Struggle is my middle name,” Deanna said. Today she is far removed from “where she came from,” living a life she didn’t imagine as a child, giving back to her community and family and dedicating herself to breaking out of the cycle she was born to.

When Deanna alludes to “where she came from,” she’s not just talking about West Monroe, her hometown. Her story is one that she has been understandably reluctant to tell. She spent most of her life surviving the present and working for the future. She didn’t want to look back. When she did open up about her past, she found that it was a bridge to others, her students included, who have been through similar circumstances. Danny remembers the scene at the first Unitech graduation. For just five minutes Deanna spoke about the path she had taken to get to that stage. “The employees, the students and the parents all lined up to talk to her after,” Danny remembered. Deanna discovered her ability to inspire. “People gravitate towards her,” Noah said. “She’s a self-made person.

She overcame the worst circumstances and now she dictates her life. Her students see that and they want that too.” And when her students are struggling with their own lives, Deanna can look them in the eye and say, “I know what you’re going through. I was where you are. I gotcha.”

Deanna knew from the time she was only 5 years old that what she was experiencing wasn’t right. She was abused in one way or another almost every day of her life. At 53, she vividly remembers being that little girl and wondering about the adults in her life, “Who are you and where did you come from that you’re allowed to do that to me?” She 38 FACE | MARCH 2015

knew that life had to be better than it was.

“All I wanted was to be normal, whatever that was. I was always looking at other families, the love they had and wondering, ‘how come I was born with this and not that?’”

She became a problem solver, a hard worker, a survivor. “Most of the people in my life tried to keep me depressed, pushed down, not able to bloom. I just had to show people that was not the way I was.” The day she turned 15, she got a job at Burger King.

She signed up for as many extracurricular activities as she could at school and worked as long as they would allow her to. “School and work were my refuge. The longer I stayed there, the safer I was.”

After high school she entered nursing school. After four months she failed an important test and had to start from scratch, though she did become a Certified Nursing Assistant, allowing her to get a better job.

Failure doesn’t quite mean the same thing to Deanna as it might to others. “I’ve never thought that I should not try something.

I never thought about failing. I knew I might have to go through some stuff to get where I was going but I didn’t think of it as failing.

I just thought, ‘Well, I didn’t pass so I’ll start over and do it right.’” She graduated the top of her class and began a nursing career. When her nursing schedule took her away from young Noah, she found a job teaching nursing.

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“I love teaching. I love relaying the knowledge that I have and seeing when they ‘get it.’ That’s when I feel most successful.”

Like many victims of abuse, Deanna married another abuser. When she decided to leave, she didn’t look back. It would be one of the most difficult times in her life. She took Noah and his TV and VCR and a car that leaked oil every day and left with no place to go. She had just been paid but her husband controlled her money. She had twenty dollars and no one to help her, nowhere to turn. She slept in her car and showered at her sister’s house and bought Noah food until her next paycheck. Then she was able to rent a 10 x 15 trailer. “I felt like a bird out a cage. That trailer was like heaven.” Noah lived on cereal and school lunches until the next paycheck, then slowly, steadily Deanna raised their standard of living.

Typical of many abusers, her ex found Deanna and began stalking and threatening them, pounding on the trailer door.

Law enforcement couldn’t help her. “I took matters into my own hands. I’m a problem solver. I joined the Sherriff’s Department and went to the Police Academy. I was a Deputy Sherriff in Ouachita Parish, toting a gun. He never bothered me again. That’s how I took care of that problem.”

It was at a law enforcement convention in Lafayette that she met Danny. “I got her number and we started dating long distance. She was dating several people. I had to bribe Noah to find out about the other ones,” Danny laughed. “I didn’t want to get into a relationship, so I just dated guys,“ Deanna admits, always toting Noah along. “We were a package deal.

Noah and I went on some great dates.” Her relationships tended to last no more than 90 days. But Danny was sticking around. “This isn’t a 90-day program,” he told her. They were married in 2000.

“Danny gave me the courage to be where I am. Don’t get me wrong, I would have been somewhere doing something, but he was an important part of where I am now.” Deanna had been surviving, “like a robot.” It just took someone who cared about her, who could see how special she was before she allowed herself to recognize that she’s not like everyone else. She’s made of something different.

As soon as Deanna was financially able, she began giving back to the community and working to help others who may have suffered as she did. She was on the board of directors at Faith House and used her love of theatrics to host a Vampire’s Ball, where guests dressed in elaborate-themed costumes, raising money for the former Children’s Shelter of Acadiana. Last Christmas she started a Jingle Jangle Snow Fest at Unitech. She brought in 5 tons of actual snow and had her 27 Christmas trees, a carousel, Santa, a train and much more. Deanna likes to put on a show. The proceeds last year went to the Animal Rescue Foundation.

It’s easy to imagine her working with assistants, carefully decorating 27 Christmas trees, each with a different theme.

The extravagance is not about the material display.

It’s about the look of wonder she sees in both children’s and adults’ eyes when they see her creative expression. It’s about breaking away from an atmosphere devoid of any such joy and bringing it forth to her family, her friends, her students and herself. “I don’t want anyone I ever meet to ever grow up like I grew up,” she said.

Deanna is way beyond survival now. “My 10-month old

grand-daughter is a big inspiration for me,” Deanna said.

“I’m so happy that she’ll never know what I went through. To me, that’s what it’s all about. Breaking the cycle and giving my future generations the ingredients to make their dreams come true.”

“I don’t think I’m special,” Deanna said, “I just live a

great life now.”

who demeaned her worth. It took some time for Danny to convince her that she was not only the smartest person he’d ever met, but she had already accomplished more than most people do in their lifetimes. “Danny has been a constant,” Noah said. “Mom is very confident but Danny keeps her away from self-doubt. He tells her she can do anything, that she’s special. They’re always together. It’s not Deanna or Danny it’s Deanna and Danny.” For Noah, Danny is more than a positive father figure. Adopting Noah at 16, he is his father.

Noah Brandon was 7 years old when his mom took him away from an abusive home and managed to keep him fed and safe in an oil-leaking car for two weeks until she could put a deposit down on a small trailer. Today, Noah is the admissions director at Unitech, married to Allison with a 10-month old baby, Adelaide who is undoubtedly spoiled by her grandmother with her 27 Christmas trees. “I’m the most fortunate guy in the world,” Noah said. “I’m surrounded by terrific women, whose hearts are bigger than their heads.”

Noah talks about his mother’s giving with pride. “There’s a lot of things she did that nobody knew about. She would go to the Children’s Shelter and buy shoes for everybody.”

For Deanna, Noah was the first embodiment of unconditional love she had ever experienced. “I don’t think anyone told me they loved me until I was 37,” she remembered. “And then I had this child and he loved me and I knew there had to be something out there better for us.”

Noah and Deanna saw their lives change dramatically but they never forget where they came from and how hard they struggled. Deanna remembers a day when she was driving Noah in a Lincoln Navigator and Noah asked her, “Mom do we have enough money to stop and get me an icee?”

Danny gives Deanna more than emotional support, he

encourages her creative side and her desire to “wow” people with her balls and displays. No more 10 x 15 trailer. Deanna has a 9,000 square-foot warehouse to hold the ingredients of her passions. And if she ever needs a reminder of how miraculous her giant “toy box” is, she can go visit the old table and chairs she’s carried around with her for years in the teacher’s lounge at one of the Unitech campuses.

One day, Deanna’s sister brought her nephew Brooks

to her. “He wants to do something with his life,” she said, turning to the sister she had watched escape her circumstance and blossom. Deanna took Brooks under her wing. He wanted to go to college. So, he joined the Navy to serve his country and earn the resources to follow his dream.

Deanna wrote to him every day. “I didn’t want him to be the one on the ship who didn’t receive anything at mail call.”

Through those letters, they bonded. A veteran with two tours in Afghanistan and one in Iraq, Brooks now holds a MBA and is in charge of Unitech’s corporate financial aid department.

“He once challenged his bank over a difference of 13 cents,” Deanna remembered. “He was the right person for the job.”

Deanna laughed with joy and replied, “Yes, son. We can get

For Deanna, her family isn’t complete without her nephew

you an icee.”

Brooks, who like her, with hard work and determination

overcame what was handed to him and made a better life

Danny was the second miracle in Deanna’s life. Deanna

had been surrounded by people who told her she was lazy,

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of a long slit as you walk, or boldly flaunting them in an asymmetrical or high-low hem will definitely have all eyes on you. Pair with super high stilettos.

celebrities to push the proverbial fashion envelope, New Orleans Fashion

Week has gained a similar notoriety. For fashion novices the allure of the fashion world oftentimes provides an opportunity to step out of your comfort zone and into a world of avant-garde styles reserved for the red carpet.

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Both the awards season and fashion week provide a pallet of inspiration for the woman to explore the “haute” trends seen on the red carpet. The timing could not be more perfect as New Orleans Fashion Week (www.fashionweeknola.com) rolls out its red carpet, March 21-28. Celebrating its fifth season of showcasing fashions from designers throughout the southern region, NOFW is giving every fashionista the chance to be noticed and earn a spot on the “Best Dressed List”.

NOFW runway show lineup will include Lafayette based designer Raoul Blanco, recent ULL fashion design graduate Romey Roe, (Nathan Walker) and sisters Shannon Caserta and Sarah Lemoine, owners and designers of Well Dressed Wolf.

Not sure what to wear for NOFW 2015? Here are a few of my favorite picks seen at NOFW 2014 that are guaranteed to rock the red carpet and get you noticed include: Playful Romper – The secret to picking the right jumpsuit is to go for a style that hugs curves appropriately so that you don’t get lost in the fabric. Look for a tailored bust, ankle or waist.

Baton Rouge designer Pedram Taheri puts his own twist on it with the sequins romper.

Unexpected Cutouts – Go bold or go home. When it comes to cutouts subtly is not to be expected. Keep it tasteful by choosing rich regal colors and fabrics with more structure.

Designer Shannon Warren’s finale gown seen at NOFW 2014 does it well, keeping the look feminine and ladylike.

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Go for Two – The old rule that less is more is out the window. Trending again this glamour season is showing off multi-facets of the figure. In other words more cleavage paired with more legs, but remember keep the rest of the gown modest not to sacrifice class and sophistication.

Visual Interest – The final touches are important to complete your fashion statement. From makeup and hair, to shoes and accessories, all are intrigued in bringing the wow factor to your outfit.

About the Author: Tracee Dundas is a freelance stylist, blogger, fashion editor for New Orleans Magazine and fashion event producer. She is the Founder and Creative Director of Fashion Week New Orleans and the “go-to-gal” for all things fashionable in the Gulf Coast.

Tracee hosts a weekly fashion style segment “Fashion Friday” on WVUE Fox 8 sharing the latest trends, styling tips and DIY ideas. She works with nationally known clients such as Lucky Magazine, Essence Magazine, Payless Shoes and The W Hotel and frequently works as a stylist for films, commercials and music videos. Tracee is a graduate of USL and a native of St. Martinville, LA. Cocktail Lace -– Fashion Pedram Taheri/ Photo Credit: Overall Photography

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“Spring is in the air! Warmer temperatures are on the horizon and our local boutiques couldn’t be more excited about the latest trends. We rounded up the latest styles to look out for this season, and we want to share with you our favorites! Feminine pieces are huge this spring in the form of sheer, flowy dresses and delicate ruffle details. Also, bold, floral patterns make a comeback year after year and may become a new classic. Expect to see lots of stripes! Finally, spring colors to add to your wardrobe will be lemon yellow and unique shades of blue. For more style inspirations, visit these local boutiques to get your fashion fix!”

Look for Lala’s inspirations in next month’s issue!

Lala Vied is a fashion blogger from Lafayette and senior at Louisiana State University. Her blog, Lala Land, serves as a personal diary of her style, travels and daily life to inspire others to revamp their closet into their own unique, chic style.

These geometric floral print shorts with black, ivory and orange are a great beginning to any summer wardrobe.

Pair with spaghetti strap tank with lace trim for the perfect outfit for summer fun. Sandals

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Vacation here we come. Vix by Paula Hermanny’s versatile white maxi dress with sheer embroidery design can be worn day or night paired with flip-flops and a sun hat.

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Left: Perfect for a stroll through a gallery or a walk in the park, this string back romper and stud detail wedge are a work of art.

Right: Showcase your eclectic style in Free People peasant top, V-cut denim shorts and nude booties.

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Model: Ashely Delaune (left) and Mae Snodgrass (right)

Left: Transition into spring with this Zele dress paired with chunky peek-a-boo heels and gold UNOde50 jewelry.

Right: Add a little whimsy to your spring with a Lisa Todd sweater, linen pants and natural fedora.

Model: Shannon Broussard (left) and Cassie Swain (right)

Left: Ivory Coast shift dress, Tabitha gold sandals and aMAIZEing statement necklace with bold gold earrings and chain bracelets. Top off the summer look with Summer Days wide brim hat in sunshine!

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Right: Portico tie front palazzo pants topped with navy blue seamless layer tank and fringe detailed ivory knit cardigan. Accentuate with deep gold statement necklace, Tabitha gold sandals and Montego Blue ring.

Model: Kelsey Miller (left) and Alison Cameron (right)

Left: Spring into the new season in this sheer crocheted dress with a fringe hemline. Bell sleeves, v-neck and detail make this the perfect transition piece for the new season.

Right: Graduation, Easter, bridal shower, you name it! This simple yet detailed white dress is the new necessity for spring! Paired with gold chain gem necklace, this outfit is the season’s go-to choice!

Model: Kaitlyn Camel (left) and Kirstie Camel (right)

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Cassie wears a sassy royal blue neoprene dress with laser cut floral detail along the hem. This bold color is perfectly complemented with eye-catching rose gold jewelry and a multi-colored crystal clutch.

Minimalist nude heels with rose gold embellishments complete this partyready look!

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Left: Blue Skies Ahead! Stripe it up tunic dress with Golden Treasure coin necklace, Tabitha gold sandals, Ahoy Mate gold belt and glisten gold bracelet.

Right: Pizazz knitted tunic and ocean blue seamless tank paired with white JAG skinny denim jeans.

Accessorize with Zing reversible turquoise necklace, Blue Bling bangle bracelet, nautical natural handbag and Tabitha gold sandals.

Model: Kelsey Miller (left) and Alison Cameron (right)

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Left: Give a nod to the warm colors of spring in this Jude Connally shift dress paired with the gold and blush tones of Kendra Scott earrings and bangles. Build your outfit from the ground up with Vince Camuto heels and bag, ready for the beautiful days ahead!

Right: The season is for the bold!

Lead the way in a cheeky pair of shorts and fresh button down from Vineyard Vines. Polish it off with a neutral belt and shoe from Southern Tide and Tommy Bahama.

Ready, Set, Spring!

Model: Lindsey Badon (left) and Brandon Hoard (right)

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Left: Go ‘beach to bar’ with ease! Mudpie cover up and Banda Fit Flops, Vera Bradley classic navy faux leather tote and Rio Beach towel. Necklace by Lalee Jewelry and Ronaldo bracelets–Little Princess and The Paradise.

Right: Bring comfortable and cute to life in this 2 Chic tunic cover-up paired with Fit Flops and Lenny & Eva arm candy.

Complete your look with a stone tassel necklace and Mud Pie initial tote!

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BEAUTY

5 Avoidable Make-Up Mistakes It’s no secret the clothing, accessories and hairstyle a woman chooses will speak volumes about their personality, self confidence and since of style.

However, even the best dressed can ruin a great fashion statement with bad make-up. Creating the impression you want with your cosmetics will go a long way in setting the tone for how you want to be perceived when you step out to face the world. This article outlines five common make-up mistakes that will detract from your outer beauty, rather than enhance it.

Too Much Powder A light covering of translucent powder applied in the right places, with a brush, can help to set make-up and prevent shining. Take care not to overdo it, though, or your skin is likely to appear pale and chalky, and the mask-like finish will only hide your best features. Even worse, the powder will sink into any fine lines or wrinkles and magnify them, ageing you in the process.

None of this is good news, so think twice before reaching for the powder pouf.

Playing up Eyes and Lips It is a general rule that you should never wear heavy eye make-up when you are rocking dramatic lips - there is a risk you will end up looking like a clown. Make a statement with one or the other, not both. By doing this, you will make the feature you are choosing to highlight stand out much more than it would if your whole look is too busy.

Unnatural Looking Foundation If you wear foundation that is not the right shade for your skin, or apply too much, the chances are your face and neck won’t match and you will end up working the orange lollipop look. To avoid this particular beauty blunder, make sure you select a foundation that matches your skin type and color. If you are not sure what to go for, visit any of the beauty counters at your local department store and staff will usually be happy to advise you.

Creating the impression you want with your cosmetics will go a long way in setting the tone for how you want to be perceived when you step out to face the world.

Not Blending Your Products

Overdoing Lip Liner

Failure to properly blend your eye shadow, blusher, concealer, foundation or powder can put you firmly back in clown territory when you should be aiming for a smooth, flawless finish. If products are blended correctly, make-up can work like magic to accentuate your best features and contour your face. If you need a bit of help with this, there are plenty of online tutorials showing you how to blend and a key tip is to purchase the right tools for the job. With a bit of practice, blending brushes, sponges and wedges will help ensure there are no harsh lines and streaks.

Lip liner defines the lips and prevents lipstick from bleeding, so it is an important product for perfecting your pout. However, harshly lined lips or wearing a liner that is too dark will just look unnatural and dated. And if you stray outside of the natural line of your lips, you also risk emphasising any fine lines around the mouth. Therefore, when working with lip liner take care to follow your lip line and make sure the color is a good match for your lipstick. To avoid severe lines, choose a creamy pencil that is easy to blend. If you avoid using lip liner altogether, give it a go. When you get it right, you will probably want to kiss yourself.

If any of the above mistakes sounds familiar, don’t give yourself a hard time. Remember, even celebrities fall foul of them sometimes and they usually have the benefit of professional make-up artists. And at least when you are having a bad make-up day, there is unlikely to be a photographer on hand to capture your every blunder.

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BEAUTY The Ten Foods to Eat for Healthier Skin

By Carlton Ryan Our skin is the first thing we present to others when we are in public. Having healthy, vibrant skin is one of the most important parts of looking and feeling good about yourself.

The skin is the body’s largest organ; what you put into your body has an enormous effect on whether or not your skin is smooth and strong. While genetics also determines skin health, consuming any of the ten following foods will help anyone’s skin look better.

1. Dairy Products Vitamin A, which is necessary for healthy skin cells, is found in high volume in dairy products. Eating dairy will help keep your skin firm and strong. Dairy products themselves can be fatty, so don’t go overboard. Consider opting for low-fat versions if possible.

2. Salmon This fish is rich in omega-3 fatty acids. Fatty acids are valuable because they keep cell membranes strong, which means the cell can better process nutrients and retain moisture. The great thing about omega-3 fatty acids is they are also very beneficial for the brain, so eating salmon will help more than just your skin.

3. Chocolate Yes, a food as delicious as chocolate can help your skin!

Cocoa aids in hydrating the epidermis, so eating chocolate can make your skin more vibrant. Cocoa also contains beneficial antioxidants called flavonols. That said, chocolate is by no means a health food — eat the dark treat in moderation. Small quantities will provide the maximum possible health benefit.

4. Walnuts Walnuts help keep skin youthful and elastic since the nuts contain large totals of omega-3 fatty acids. Walnut’s copper content will also help your body produce the protein collagen.

Collagen provides the connective support structure that holds together tissues like skin.

5. Pomegranates These delicious fruits are high in an antioxidant called polyphenol. Like all antioxidants, polyphenols act against free radicals (which cause disease). Polyphenol also helps the skin because it is an anti-inflammatory and will boost blood flow to the skin, adding to plasticity and smoothness.

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6. Green Tea Drinking green tea is one of the best ways to protect your skin.

Green tea contains multiple types of antioxidants (including polyphenol). These antioxidants help to fight inflammation and redness. Green tea can even protect from skin cancer by reducing the negative effects of dangerous ultraviolet rays.

7. Good Oils Healthy oils like extra-virgin olive oil are great for skin. Though olive oil is a fat, it is a healthy fat that contains valuable omega-3 fatty acids. Healthy oils are rich in antioxidants, so consuming them will keep cells healthy and your skin vibrant.

An oil like olive oil can even be applied as a topical skin moisturizer.

8. Spinach This nutritious leafy green is great for health in general, and is good for skin because of its high folate content. Folate is a B vitamin that helps produce red blood cells and spurs cell growth. Since folate has cancer-fighting properties because it assists in repairing DNA, eating spinach will make you less likely to get skin cancer.

9. Flax Seed Flax seeds have high amounts of omega-3 fatty acids, so it will help your skin stay supple and luminous. Even better, flax contains a compound call lignan, another skin healing antioxidant. With their high fiber content, flax seeds are also good for the rest of your body, particularly the digestive system.

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In general, a balanced, healthy diet is the key to quality skin: foods that are good for overall health will benefit your skin as well. The foods listed above will be especially helpful for getting a glowing, firm complexion. Prioritize their consumption if you want vibrant and healthy skin.

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CELEBRITY ADVICE Social Media: Friend or Foe?

By Jenny McCarthy

One day they’re your pal, and the next they’re your worst enemy. Social media are our two-faced friends that we’d be lost without. Twitter, Facebook and the countless others I can’t even think of right now have impacted my life in both good and bad ways. There are endless pros and cons, but let’s just start with these.

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author and activist. All Right Reserved © Creators Syndication 2014.

Being social – It’s so easy to keep in touch with distant friends and family

when they can be right at your fingertips. When I can’t sleep at night, it’s awesome to be able to jump on Twitter and know that I’ll have someone to talk to. Um, hello, #Jensomnia!

Networking – I love being able to interact with my fans. Just think of all the

events you’ve been able to attend and all the opportunities you’ve had because you saw an event on Facebook or a tweet with your favorite band’s hashtag.

Making new friends – I know I’m not alone when I say that I’ve met

and become friends with so many amazing people because of social media, especially Twitter. Our social platforms have made it so easy to meet new people, who sometimes become lifelong friends.

CONS

I’ve met so many amazing people thanks to social media that I feel the good outweighs the bad. What are some ways social media has affected you?

Bullying – It is so much easier to bully someone while hiding behind a computer

or phone than it is to do it in person. We’ve all dealt with bullying in one way or another, and it’s shocking what people will say online that they wouldn’t normally say to your face.

Privacy – There are a lot of hackers out there, so we never really know how private the privacy settings are. The best way to avoid having something be stolen from you online is to limit the personal information you post and, of course, make sure you don’t give out your passwords to anyone – but just to be safe, change your passwords frequently.

A lack of face-to-face communication – Though social media can make it really convenient to keep in touch with people far away, they also have cut down on the physical interactions we have with those nearby. Don’t forget to actually make plans. Put down your phone, and have a lunch date with a friend.

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