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St. John the Baptist Drainage Side Effect
St. John the Baptist parish is working on creating better drainage due to flooding issues. Lately flooding has been taking place with typical Louisiana rain storms as opposed to Hurricane weather, which is experienced constantly in the deep southern states. According to an article on sjbparish.gov, weather permitting, the drainage project should have a timeline of 4 to 6 months from start to finish (source). There is an issue, however, that is concerning quite a few residents. As heavy machinery withdraws dirt and debris from the canals the dirt is spilling into many backyards. The dirt is dumped on the ground behind multiple backyards, creating a mountain of mud that…
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Healing the Orphaned Heart (ARC)
Spoiler Free Review Book ruts are one of the worst things for a bookworm, which is exactly what I have been in… yet again. Until now. I received an ARC of Healing the Orphaned Heart by Rebecca Lange. It is set to be released June 4th, 2021. Be sure to grab a copy on Amazon! Have you ever read a book that was like taking a step back in time yet felt like you were living it in present time? That is exactly what Healing the Orphaned Heart delivers. Rebecca Lange writes beautifully. Amongst her words are hidden gems of lessons taught and lessons learned. Many might disagree with me…
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Making Time As a Bookworm
A while back there were quite a few people in the reading community asking other readers (otherwise known as bookworms) how they make time for reading. Amongst that was also the topic of self care and social media burnout. Before adulting happens (unfortunately it does happen!) the life of a bookworm is filled with libraries, bookstores, book clubs, etc. No matter how hectic your schedule is there is always a way to make time for reading as well. Not to mention being able to read for 12 hours straight or longer! Bathroom and meal breaks are allowed, of course. Let’s not forget parents having too much concern about too much…
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Preakness Surprise
This is the first year that I actually paid attention to the Kentucky Derby, etc. and placed bets. The first round didn’t work out so well for me. The second round almost ended well. I bet on Rombauer. Seeing him speed past Midnight Bourbon and Medina Spirit was a thrill and threw me out of my seat when he was so far behind! I’m so happy for Rombauer but my bet on Rombauer was an exacta box bet, which means it didn’t work out for me winning anything. Epic fail! Up next is Belmont. We are about 3 weeks away from the final race(s) of this once a year event.…
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Arrow Actor – Code 8
Arrow eventually came to an end, which was upsetting for most if not all fans. The series had a good run. Unfortunately, we missed seeing Emily Bett Rickards’s character, Felicity Smoak, in the final season of Arrow. Luckily, we were able to see her in the final episode! Not being able to see Felicity throughout the last season was one of the biggest let downs. She left for good reason, though, to pursue her acting career further. Trying to locate other TV shows or movies with Arrow, Stephen Amell, playing in it? Check out Code 8. It’s available on Netflix. Not only is Stephen Amell a main character but so…
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Author Shoutout – Rebecca Lange
Shoutout to Rebecca Lange, author of Grandfather’s Will, for being a great author and an awesome person to talk to! If you aren’t already following her on Instagram then I assure you that you will want to. Even if you aren’t a bookworm she is worth following. She posts some of the funniest memes that I have ever seen online. She is interactive with her followers and is an all around great person. Please don’t forget to show authors some support by purchasing their books and leaving a book review. A book review doesn’t have to be lengthy and it can simply be a star (multiple star, of course!) rating.…
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WCTH Season 9 Theories
Okay, Hearties, When Calls the Heart season 8 ended with a bang! Elizabeth finally chose! It feels like the Hearties have been waiting 10 years for this moment. Jack will forever remain a favorite but with him gone Elizabeth can’t pick him. Instead she has been torn between Nathan and Lucas. Her heart tugged her back and forth between the two. Perhaps she was afraid of choosing the wrong person, which makes it all the more realistic. *Warning* Spoilers ahead! Proceed with caution. You have been warned, Hearties! I am neither solely Team Lucas nor Team Nathan. Elizabeth’s relationship or possible future relationship with either of them seemed that it…
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Ten Mishaps During Covid Quarantine
Covid-19 isn’t fun and we can talk about symptoms, what people are doing and aren’t doing, treatments and long term issues until we are blue in the face. How about something to lighten that “covid mood”? Here is a list of 10 awful yet amusing things that have happened to me while dealing with covid. In an attempt to stay away from anyone else in the house I washed my covid clothes at night. Unfortunately, that also resulted in some clothes being dyed dark blue. Isolating to one room is often the best thing to do when infected with covid. However, a power strip that is full of electronics plugged…
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Shadow and Bone Released From the Shadows
So, it happened. I finally took the plunge and watched Shadow and Bone on Netflix. However, I haven’t read the books even though they’re really popular. What can I say about this new book to screen series? Don’t worry, spoiler free here! But I will say this… Mal gets on my nerves at times. Alina is definitely one of my favorites. Genya is precious and needs to remain in a bubble. The Darkling needs to forever exist in this series or the ship (non-existent or not) will sink (possibly get hit by an iceberg first) and this fangirl’s heart will shatter. Hopefully, Netflix is listening. Also, The Crows, especially Inej,…
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Help Locate Shooter – New Orleans, LA.
April 26th, 2021 was a brutal day for shootings in New Orleans, LA. One shooting in particular is brought to attention. It took place in the evening on the 2200 block of Bartholomew Street. It was still daylight when a perpetrator shot the victim and fled the scene of the crime. The victim passed away but the shooter is still out there somewhere. New Orleans Police Department has obtained a warrant for the arrest of the perpetrator, Mikael Nelson, for second-degree murder. A second-degree murder can be intentional or reckless and occur at the spur of the moment. According to NOPD News, Mikael Nelson is a black male born on…
