Talkin’ It Up!
As we enter our 7th year of publication with this issue, I'm reminded how gratifying it is to celebrate our success with you, especially during the holiday season. I sometimes pretend all the twinkling lights and festive meals are on our behalf, but then again, I digress… On a serious note, I am again overwhelmed by your response to this modest endeavor and appreciate your continued support. A lot of work goes into each issue but it's worth it to see you smile! Speaking of celebrations, don't miss seeing the Wonderland of Lights held every holiday season in Marshall, Texas. With more than one million lights shining bright, this 40-day festival provides music, concerts, and more family fun that you can imagine in their historic town square and at other landmarks. Marshall is about a half-hour drive west of Shreveport and only 15 minutes north of Marshall is Jefferson, a neighboring east Texas town that really shows off this time of year. Another major event to attend is the six-weekend long Louisiana Renaissance Festival. Held on a 100-acre site just outside of Hammond, delight in the recreation of a 16th century English village with a cast of characters spanning the globe. Enjoy great food and drink, entertainment, and shopping. Monroe and West Monroe will be kicking off the holidays with Christmas on the River every Saturday from Thanksgiving weekend until Christmas with lights, music, live entertainment, shopping, and fun for the entire family. Louisiana Main Street Communities are also celebrating their annual Remember November gala in their designated cities this month. We're featuring several but you may also want to visit www.louisianahp.org for even more information. Their tag line says it all: “Just like Mayberry only the diner sells gumbo and Aunt Bea does a wicked two-step!” Don't say I didn't warn you. Again, I'm deeply humbled by your support of LRT and want to wish you the best Thanksgiving ever. Let's keep in touch.
Mona
Mona L. Hayden, Editor/Publisher monalh@bellsouth.net (318) 547-1221
ROAD TRIPS "Celebrating country living and city happenings!"
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BUSINESS REVIEW
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River Scape – A Miracle on South Grand Street! by Lee Estes
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Backtalk
Blessing and Groundbreaking No Table Scraps for Pets!
DELTA OUTDOORS 19 22
Can a Duck Guide Fly? by Johnny Wink My Favorite Fishing Hole by Joe Joslin Toledo’s Fall Suspended Bass
Louisiana Lagniappe Answers Gardening Seminar Scheduled November Calendar of Events
RECIPES 11
FESTIVALS & ENTERTAINMENT
Sharing the Gift of Bounty by Mae Flager
Recipes by Stacy Thornton
ROAD TRIPS
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The Louisiana Renaissance Festival
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6th Annual Starry November Night
Christmas on the River 2010 in MonroeWest Monroe
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Some called them Baby Killers…We call them HEROES Holiday Lights in Marshall, Texas
HISTORICAL
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Holidays at Biedenharn Museum and Gardens
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On the Scene – by Deborah Burst National World War II Museum Paying Thanks to Our Veterans
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Crowley Main Street’s Fall Fest
The Legend of the Pargoud Indian Mound by Lora Peppers
HUMOR 18
Runnin’ the Roads by Barbara Sharik Keeping the Cell Phone Charged
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All Things Southern by Shellie Tomlinson Pass the Tofurky?
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A Life of Trial…and Error by Dennis Stewart Free Marital & Relationship Advice
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Trammel’s Trace Rendezvous by Sue Stella Travel Adventure by Dianne Newcomer Listen for Africa Calling
Hit the Road – by Deborah Burst Inglewood Farms Louisiana 4-H Museum by Cheré Coen
MONTHLY TIDBITS 3 9 9
Talkin’ It Up! Going Native by Larry Brock The Harmony of Nature Louisiana Lagniappe – Remember When
COVER CREDIT: Enjoy over one million lights in the historic town of Marshall, Texas, just west of Shreveport. The magnificent 1901 courthouse graces the cover this month as the 40-day festival of lights kicks off November 24th. See Wonderland of Lights inside for details. Louisiana Road Trips
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