Born into a Cajun family that not only loves to cook, but also operated restaurants, you learn at an early age to appreciate good food, traditional family recipes and the joy of begin around family in that setting.
Some time back in the winter I received an obscure email, as editors normally do in our business. It was one of these wacky surveys that we have sent to us — daily, it seems — out of the blue.
When I was at a young age and growing up in the Midwest, President Harry Truman led the nation out of war. Then came Gen. Dwight Eisenhower, who confected a plan for reconstruction throughout Europe and Asia.
Dear Doctors: I had muscle pain and exhaustion for two years, and no one could figure out what was wrong. A rheumatologist recently diagnosed me with fibromyalgia. I would appreciate any information you have about this, including what the treatment options are.
Since I’m knocking on the door of turning 60 years old, I’m a little mellow these days. I don’t get riled up as quickly as I once did, when my Cajun blood would boil when ignited by some things I witnessed in the world.
As we begin a new year for VFW Post 3615, as its past commander let me express my thanks to this community for the incredible way you have supported our efforts over the past two years.