Talkin’ It Up! What an exciting time for Louisiana! We’ve just survived record snowfall across the state, Mardi Gras, and the Saints bringing home The Big One. I was in New Orleans a couple weeks ago for a fantasy wedding (not mine…lol) and the city was still basking in the afterglow – a beautiful sight to behold and a tough act to follow; however, we accept that challenge. March kicks off in grand fashion with the Strawberry Festival in Ponchatoula and numerous others listed on the calendar inside, not to mention the car shows, races, and celebrations of the blues, BBQ, plants, and antiques. Yep, if the sun is shining there’s probably a parade or party nearby so load up the car and join in the fun as we welcome the Spring season with open arms. Enjoy all your days and let’s keep in touch.
Mona
Mona L. Hayden, Editor monalh@bellsouth.net (318) 547-1221
ROAD TRIPS "Celebrating country living and city happenings!"
march ARTS & CRAFTSMEN 10
HUMOR 8
Wood Portraits, Ornaments & More by Deborah Skipper
BUSINESS REVIEW 11 22 29 30
Litter Boxes Fiesta Nutrition Centers Relocates & Expands by Sunny Meriwether Cypress Inn on the Bayou
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How Does Four Turn Into Sixteen? by Johnny Wink
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Uncle John’s Outdoors by John Simeone The Scream of the Eagles
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My Favorite Fishing Hole by Joe Joslin Dangerous Sport, This Fishing
FESTIVALS & ENTERTAINMENT 2 How Sweet It is by Christina Traylor Rusca 6 Touring & Antiquing in Historic Jackson 15 Louisiana Nursery Festival 17 Minden St. Jude Vehicle Show & Shine 18 Smokin’ Blues & BBQ Challenge 19 Isleno Fiesta ‘10 by Dorothy L. Benge 21 AHRMA Vintage National Motocross 24 New Orleans Area Festivals 26-27 On the Scene – by Deborah Burst Jazz Festing from Halter Tops to Maternity Tops Great Gator Race!
HISTORICAL COVER CREDIT The cover photos were provided by the Ponchatoula Strawberry Festival (see article inside for details).
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Franklin Historic Cemetery Tour Sunday, Bloody Sunday: The Colfax Massacre of 1873 by Lora Peppers
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A Life of Trial…and Error by Dennis Stewart The Perils of I-Phones and Smart-Type
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Runnin’ the Roads by Barbara Sharik A Recipe for Filling Up Your Pickle Jar
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All Things Southern by Shellie Tomlinson Shark By The Tail?
MONTHLY TIDBITS
Kitty DeGree Breast Health Center
DELTA OUTDOORS
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God Bless the WHO DAT NATION!! by Deborah Burst
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Watch For Flying Pigs by Su Stella
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Talkin’ It Up! Going Native by Larry Brock Finding the Sacred in Nature Louisiana Lagniappe – Remember When Welcome March Madness by Mae Flager Louisiana Road Trips Cover Contest Louisiana Lagniappe Answers Backtalk March Calendar of Events U.S. Soldiers Foundation Fundraisers
RECIPES 15
Recipes by Stacy Thornton
ROAD TRIPS 7
Travel Adventure by Dianne Newcomer Touring Canada like a Gold Medalist!
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Lafayette Finds & Family by Carolyn Files
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Dreams Come True by Carey Weeks
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Peculiar Jaunts by Carey Weeks Off the Beaten Path in the Big Easy Hit the Road – by Deborah Burst Patriotic Skies and Rolling Countrysides Encounters Among the Youth by Lee Estes Notre Dame – The Bucket List Gift! by Pat Anderson
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