Sam Stokes
Anyone that has ever been in a crappy relationship has at some point wondered, "can people change?" And while change is an accepted fact of life, change in people is slow and often hard to see.
It's funny to think that while we are mid swing in our Mardi Gras celebration, most of the country is plugging away at another regular old work week. Growing up in South Louisiana it is sometimes hard to imagine life with out Mardi Gras, but for most of the country this is the sad reality.
One of the most difficult lessons to learn as you grow and face different hardships and happy times is that there is no one reality.
Facebook, we have a problem.
In the past few weeks an internet meme sensation has hit Facebook like a swift kick to the unmentionables. And the long term black and blue effects may be just as painful and just as sever.
Mardi Gras is fast approaching and soon guest bedrooms and couches will be filled with out-of-town friends and family looking to enjoy the festival season. In order to ensure these first timers have just as good a time as long time Mardi Gras veterans, here are a few dos and don'ts to pass along.
(Photo by Chris Graythen/Getty Images)
It's carnival time again! All over Acadiana, preparations are taking place to celebrate Mardi Gras 2012. From the Mardi Gras Balls to the parades, here's a list of what's going on and when here in Acadiana for Mardi Gras 2012. (UPDATE - Youngsville Parade sch
For long time South Louisiana residents, surviving the Mardi Gras marathon has become an art form. It takes talent, experience, and street smarts. Here are a few ways to tell that you've got what it takes to call yourself a Mardi Gras veteran.
I've been single on Valentines Day, and I've been in relationships on Valentines Day. Trust me, the grass ain't any greener. It sucks for everybody.
You ever get the feeling somebody is paying more attention to you then they are letting on? Chances are, it's true.
Okay Acadiana, you've been been patient long enough. It's all about to get started. Just a few more hours left before the streets of Lafayette transform into festival ground zero.