LOVING LOUISIANA BLOG ARCHIVES
Blog – July 2021
The July 2021 Blog 01. Volume 3, Edition 9 A Word from the First Lady of Louisiana Dear Friends, I hope you all had a wonderful 4th of July! I’m excited to share a few bills with you that were especially dear to me in this last legislative session. They are directly related to my […]
Teach MAM – Preservation Hall Webinars
Teach MAM Teach MAM: An Exciting Partnership to Strengthen Arts Education Across Louisiana TEACH MAM Preservation Hall Webinars Be sure to check out the discussion on how to include ALL students in the joy of making music in the classroom. This panel discusses the possibilities and follows up with […]
Anti-Human Trafficking – BBQ and Gumbo: Interstate Collaboration to Address Child Sex Trafficking
BBQ AND GUMBO: Interstate Collaboration to AddressChild Sex Trafficking By Dr. Dana Hunter and Andrea Sparks BBQ and Gumbo: Interstate Collaboration to Address Child Sex Trafficking By Dr. Dana R. Hunter and Andrea Sparks Louisiana and Texas are neighbors. We share a 240-mile border, the Gulf of Mexico (and its beautiful beaches, delicious seafood, […]
Louisiana Fosters – Chinero Fowler
Chinero Fowler Chinero Fowler Imagine being taken from your family with no notice. Having to leave your family and friends, often at a point of crisis with those around you in emotional upheaval, unprepared for separation with things left unsaid to those close to you, your essential belongings, and people left behind. This […]
The Governor’s Mansion: Christmas in July
Christmas in July Christmas in Julyat the Governor’s Mansion It’s Christmas in July at the Governor’s Mansion Preservation Foundation! Buy any ornament and get 10% off your total purchase for the whole month of July. Your discount is automatically applied at checkout. The 2021 ornament is in stock now. Get ahead of your Christmas […]
Women’s Health – July 2021
Women’s Health WOMEN’S HEALTH BLOGJuly 2021 Our Fluttering Heart Written by Dr. Arezu Bhatnagar A fluttery heart could be a sign of love and romance, or it could be a warning sign of something more dire. As we have protected our hearts from the turmoil of love, it is now time […]
People of Louisiana – Community (July 2021)
VOLUNTEER LOUISIANA Disaster Recovery Team COMMUNITY VOLUNTEER LOUISIANAHurricane Disaster Recovery Team Guess what? It’s hurricane season again! Click on the link below to sign up for Volunteer Louisiana’s Disaster Recovery team. https://volunteerlouisiana.galaxydigital.com Volunteer Louisiana welcomes all who are willing to assist during the time of need after a hurricane disaster. We encourage your Agency/Group/Organization […]
People of Louisiana – Schools (July 2021)
KAYLA JOSEPH 2022 LA Teacher of the Year Semifinalist 9-12 ELA/Social Studies Curriculum Specialist Evangeline Parish School District KAYLA JOSEPH 2022 LA Teacher of the Year Semifinalist 9-12 ELA/Social Studies Curriculum Specialist Evangeline Parish School District Unwind, Recharge, Transform and Amplify The 2020-21 school year was one like no other. It pushed educators in […]
People of Louisiana – Military (July 2021)
Military FamilyAssistanceFund Louisiana Departmentof Veteran Affairs The Military FamilyAssistance Fund The Military Family Assistance Fund is a program funded solely by donations and provides the Louisiana Department of Veterans Affairs to help veterans in need. The MFA board reviews applications that come into our department, and if the veteran meets the need-based criteria, they […]
Featured Recipe: Eggplant Cacciatore
EGGPLANT CACCIATORE Recipe CourtesyClaire Steiner CLAIRLY VEGAN’S EGGPLANT CACCIATORE Ingredients: Tomato Sauce:2 ea. 16 oz. canned diced tomato2 ea. Onions (diced)3 ea. Ribs of Celery (diced)1 ea. Green Bell Pepper (diced)3 ea. Cloves Garlic (minced)2 C. Vegetable Stock1 tbsp. Dried Thyme1 tbsp. Dried Oregano1 tsp. Dried rosemary1 tsp. Crushed Red Pepper½ tsp. Cayenne […]
Blog – June 2021
The June 2021 Blog 01. Volume 3, Edition 8 A Word from the First Lady of Louisiana A Tribute to our Fathers Born in 1966 and 1967, John Bel and I grew up in the 70s and 80s. Our fathers were involved in community, church, and family. We realized it then, but we appreciate much […]
The Governor’s Mansion: Drapery at the Governor’s Mansion
Draperyat the Governor’s Mansion Draperyat the Governor’s Mansion In memory of the late Kay Stacey The Governor’s Mansion has an incredible history throughout every room, but the one-piece we want to focus on this month is the drapes hung in the State Dining Room, State Drawing Room, and Capitol Suite. These were either hand-curated, stitched, […]
Delery Rice,
Our Editor
A native of New Orleans, Louisiana, Delery has lived there all of her life except during undergraduate school and a brief stint in Seattle, WA. She is a mother to four boys, ranging in ages from 21 to 16, and they are the heart and soul of her life.
Delery earned her undergraduate degree from the University of Southern Mississippi and Master’s Degree from Louisiana State University. She is currently a fellow at Loyola University New Orleans, Institute of Politics. Her volunteer work has mostly evolved from issues that have affected her personally. Actively engaged in disability rights advocacy, Delery has testified numerous times in the Louisiana Legislature regarding issues that affect persons with developmental disabilities. She served as the chair of the Louisiana Developmental Disabilities Council, worked for seven years directing regional advocacy efforts and is a graduate of Louisiana’s Partners In Policymaking.
