LauraPere
Treasure Your Grandparents, Y’all
A few months ago, I was talking to my boss and we were discussing Thanksgiving. I mentioned that I was going to be spending it with family, which included my grandmother. Typically, people think...
Thanks, Dad, For Making Me Handy
I'm not quite sure when it started, but I know it was far back enough that I don't remember the first time, which means I was a toddler. I've got a memory like a...
Helping My Boys Through the Loss of Our Pet
Just over 13 years ago, a sweet little white fluffy Maltese was born, and I didn’t even know it. Just about twelve weeks later, I went to look at her, and she chose me...
It Only Takes ONE Hurricane
Call it luck, answered prayer, a fluke, or whatever you want - but somehow, we have managed to avoid major damage from multiple catastrophic storms this year. Between the initial tracks of Laura and...
My Small Indulgences
Everyone talks about self-care. Whether it's a massage, a pedicure, or a new balayage, I think everyone can acknowledge that these creature comforts can put a smile on anyone's face.
But these are largely one-time...
Five Tips for the Gluten Free Beginner
Whether it's by choice or doctor's orders, cutting gluten from your diet can be a daunting task. Celiac Disease, Non-Celiac Gluten Sensitivity, a wheat allergy, or what have you - there is so much...
Not EVERY Moment Will Be Filled With Fun – And That’s Okay!
Several months ago, I wrote about how things hadn't changed much for my family since the onset of COVID-19. Since then, my husband and I have both had it (thankfully, we are fine, and...
Confessions of a (Formerly Reluctant) Quarantine Barber
There's a lot to miss during the various phases of COVID Quarantine. Dinners out, going to the movies, fun outings, and the list goes on. But I haven't met one person who hasn't mourned...
Hey Al, Come Drive for a Second?
A little over 20 years ago, I was visiting family way down south in Golden Meadow for the Summer. We’d gone to my Aunt and Uncle’s camp at Port Fourchon with a few of...
We Cheer For ALL The Kids Out There
When we got pregnant with our twins, my husband and I often daydreamed about the activities they’d do one day. Long before we knew their genders, we laughed about dance classes, swimming, music, and...
An Autoimmune Condition Made Me a Better Partner
My husband and I have been together for just over 9 years. When we were dating, I have memories of him talking about stomach pain and cramping, but since he didn’t make a big...
My Reality TV Addiction
It all started in 2000.
I was a 15-year-old sophomore in high school and had just gotten called into the Department Head’s office and sent into a room to sing for a couple of television...
The (Semi) Unexpected Way COVID-19 Affected Me
COVID-19. The Coronavirus. The Coronapocalypse. The ‘Rona. I feel like if I had a dollar for every time I’ve said or heard that I’d be richer than Oprah.
We can’t get away from it.
I should...