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Don't settle for what you're supposed to be, excel until you find out who you were meant to be. Take chances and feel the emotions of every single day. Don't let anyone who doesn't believe in you the way you believe in yourself be a part of your life.

Ever had an insurance company override your doctor's orders? Have we got a story for you.

A new list released by roadsnacks.net says they have used scientific data to compile what they're calling the "Ten Most Boring Places In Louisiana".

It's not about the seat being up or down. It's more about who uses the seat and when. It's not complicated, it's simple the way nature made us.

I understand the need for a governing body and final authority in governing high school sports. I don't understand why the LHSAA appears to think it is so much more than that.

I have pondered long and deep over these five particular thoughts. If you'd read them and most importantly comment on them I would be most thankful. We can't change the world for the better until we have an idea of better should look like.

Sometimes it's hard to be nice. Here are some gentle reminders that it's not as tough as you might think it is even during the rush of the holiday season.

Is the social media phenomenon becoming our latest social disease? Is time on Facebook sending more and more people into the depths of depression and despair? See if you don't agree with some of the observations that we have made about the very antisocial consequences of social media.

The Johnson family from Rosepine, La had taken what they felt was a funny, offbeat idea for their Christmas card this year, but a lot people are missing the humor in it and calling the picture "Sexist". The picture shows Lanie Johnson and her two daughters with neon green duct tape over their mouths...

Everybody I know has more than one of these tools. They just never have the right size of the tool when they need it.

This faded old mug has a story to tell you. It's a story I think most of us need to be reminded of this story everyday. It would certainly change our outlook.

Yep, you can't buy a model car of the General Lee from "The Dukes Of Hazard" but you can get your swastika and SS t shirts and flags.

11-year-old Alexandria Boy Ashton Bodiford hasn't been to school in over 2 weeks. Was he kicked out because of fighting? Was he kicked out because he was bringing a gun to school? Nope, none of these reasons. He's been kicked out because his hair is too long.

Don't be afraid of today being Friday the 13th. There is something really good,yet morally wrong that can come out of it.

Why the Saints trading Jimmy Graham and free agency are just a part of the NFL's plan to manipulate your wallet.

We all know that 'Saturday Night Live' is known for is comedy and 'punny' antics. But have they gone too far?

Decency is going the way of the dinosaur. I think actions without consequences may be what killed it. Here are 5 little things that people shouldn't have to be reminded of, but you know they do.

I am opting to watch a movie instead of bad acting in the big game today. What's a good movie you could recommend for me instead of a scripted football game?

These are the kind of questions that will make shuffle your feet. They are not for the faint of heart. They are for those that are simply ready to admit that what I am doing now isn't working.

We allow our kids to sit inside and play on the computer and then go outside and ride in a golf cart or four wheeler instead of a bicycle. Does anybody have any clue why this whole obesity thing is starting to be a problem?