An Ode – Life Before My Smartphone
I went to sleep without you in my hand. I watched the news more and called a friend. I read a book when powdering my nose. I had more time to pray for others’ woes. I communicated more than 140 …
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RoseMary Peppermint Hair Gel
I ran across a great recipe today, DIY Hair Gel by Heather on www.mommypotamus.com. Here’s my version of the recipe: 1 teaspoon gelatin 1 cup of Infused Rosemary Water 5 – 10 drops of Peppermint Essential oil Dissolve gelatin into warm …
Coconut Icebox Cake
Sunny Easter days bring to mind Granny’s Coconut Icebox Cake. She made it with a Duncan Hines butter cake mix, Coco Lopez cream of coconut, Cool Whip topping, and Bird’s Eye Tropic Isle fresh frozen flake grated coconut. Of course, …
“I Have Seen the Lord!”–Mary Magdalene
Growing up we didn’t celebrate Easter, our family celebrated the Holy Days of Passover, Night to be Much Rememember, and Days of Unleavened Bread. Whatever Judeo Christian traditions you partake in, John 20 is still a beautiful passage to study …
Concern for Mary
This morning, being Good Friday, I decided to read John 19. Verses 25 through 27 stood out to me the most this morning. Here is Jesus being crucified with actually the weight of the world on his shoulders and he …
Bill's Cafe
Bill’s Cafe Opens in New Location – On this Date in 1938
On this date, April 15th, in 1938 our maternal grandfather, Papaw Bill opened his cafe in the downtown location where Brooks Drugs is today in Jonesville, Louisiana. BILL LaPRARIE BUYS NEW LOCATION FOR RESTAURANT April 15, 1938 New Place Now …
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Liquid Dish Soap from Scratch
If you’ve ever wanted to give a homemade dish soap recipe a try, this is your chance. I’ve been using this recipe for over 6 months and it has worked great for me and my family. I hope it will …
Valentine Deville's Headstone
Valentine Deville – On This Date in 1908
On this date the 11th of April in 1908, our maternal great-great-great grandfather, Valentine “Tine” Deville passed away in Vick, Avoyelles Parish, Louisiana. Cause of death was listed as ill in bed for sometime before death.* He is buried in Oakgrove Cemetery, …
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Valentine Deville – On This Date in 1832
On this date the 7th of April in 1832 Valentine “Tine” Deville was born in Post du Rapide or Holloway Prairie, Louisiana to parents Jean T. Deville and Felicity Jannot. He was baptized on November 30, 1832.* Tine was married to MaryAnn Bellegard and they had …
Acknowledging Him!
In all your ways acknowledge Him, And He shall direct[a] your paths. — Proverbs 3:6 (New King James Version) I need this reminder more than once a day!