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It’s Watermelon Time!
In the northern hemisphere, the first day of Summer is the day of the year when the Sun is farthest north (on June 20th or 21st), also known as the Summer Solstice. But you know it’s summer in Union Parish when you ride down Hwy. 33 and you see the big watermelon red crepe myrtles … Continue reading
I wish you water – Part 3
If you’ve spent much time on the water, you don’t have any argument with the fact that having a “Blue Mind” is a great thing (See past two writeups to catch up if you missed them). It’s even nice to mow the yard on the shores of the lake — I mean if you have … Continue reading
I wish you water, Part 2
“It is life, I think, to watch the water. A man can learn so many things.” That’s another one of my favorite quotes in Wallace J Nichols book, “Blue Mind” which I’m on part 2 of a three-part series writing about. If you missed part 1 yesterday, I hope you go back and read it … Continue reading
I wish you water, Part 1
When Stephanie Hermann starts passing out gifts, it’s a good bet it’s going to be something to do with a Kayak or a book. Since I don’t kayak, it’s no surprise that the Union Parish Librarian gave me a book recently. I quickly thumbed through it and it had no pictures, so I wondered what … Continue reading
God Bless America
Psalm 33:12 “Blessed is the nation whose God is the Lord, the people whom he has chosen as his heritage!”
Big Fourth Weekend on the ‘Bone!
The Fourth of July weekend is always a big one on Lake D’Arbonne, but in addition to the annual Chamber of Commerce Fireworks show on the lake and other activities, there’s more on the “new” Folley Beach. Just a quick note — the fireworks can be observed from just about anywhere and of course, they … Continue reading
Eula Mae would be proud
When you live on the lake and eat a lot of fried fish, it just doesn’t seem right to do it without french fries and hushpuppies. Anything less and on the Food Network, you would be CHOPPED! It’s real easy to just grab up a bag of each at the grocery store. I mean fresh … Continue reading
More on the Union WMA story . . .
For years, Plum Creek has provided the state of Louisiana with a free lease for the 10,000+ acre Union Parish Wildlife Management Area. That is no longer the case. The company did offer to lease the property to the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries at a cost, but the Department has decided to use … Continue reading
Fabulous Folly Fourth planned!
There are big plans in the making for the future of Folly Beach on Lake D’Arbonne. A new hotel and restaurant. A new convenience store. Boat Docks. And more. That excitement over those plans by local businessman Kerry Hill and his partners will get a jump start over the Fourth of July Weekend when a … Continue reading
Better. . .
Proverbs 16:32 “Better a patient man than a warrior; a man who controls his temper than one who takes a city.”
Shop Local. Bank Local. Marion State Bank
SIMMONS’ SPORTING GOODS
Bastrop – Morehouse Chamber
Benoit Ford North
Dusty Gates, Union Parish Sheriff
BnM Fishing
