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What is the best thing about Louisiana? Sure, the trees and vines hanging over the bayous are lovely, and so is the scent of magnolias in the air during times of year when a gentle breeze cools the summer heat. The generosity and unpretentiousness with which the people of Louisiana treat old friends and strangers… Read More

Some people will tell you that the best way to stay warm in the winter in Louisiana is with red beans and rice. Others say that nothing beats étouffée for keeping you warm, while still another contingent favors beignets and hot chocolate. Unfortunately, we will probably never get to find out who is right because… Read More

Laws against drunk driving are effective at reducing the rate of car accidents that result in serious injury or death. Even though there are far fewer drunk drivers on the road than there were several decades ago, when these laws went into effect, drunk driving still poses a danger to everyone in Louisiana, including drivers,… Read More

Louisiana is not known for its smoothly paved roads. You get as bumpy a ride on Rampart Street and Magazine Street in New Orleans as you do on the country roads with a beautiful view of the Bayous. It is so easy to enjoy the scenery in Louisiana that you might not notice the potholes… Read More

When you walk, you simply set the intention to take a step, and your brain sends signals through your nerves that cause your legs to move. You take this for granted if you are healthy, but if you have a spinal cord injury, you are acutely aware of how easy life is when all you… Read More

Who says that there is no fun to be had in Louisiana in the summer? Sure, the tourist season is in the winter, but Louisianans enjoy our home state year-round. Louisiana is a great place for summer fun once you get away from the stagnant heat of the French Quarter. Whether you are fishing or… Read More

Say what you will about the summer humidity, but for most of the year, the weather in Louisiana is simply exquisite. The temperatures are mild throughout King Cake season, and year-round, the weather is right for an outdoor barbecue or seafood boil. While they might not rank highly on the list of reasons that tourists… Read More

Car technology has come a long way over the decades, but despite the new rear-facing cameras, driver assist features, and headlights that automatically adjust their brightness so that they do not detract from other drivers’ ability to see the road, the seat belt remains the most effective safety feature when it comes to preventing serious… Read More