LOVING LOUISIANA BLOG ARCHIVES
Louisiana Fosters – Dave Thomas Foundation for Adoption
Wendy’s Wonderful Kids: Finding Permanent Homes for Louisiana Youth in Foster Care Wendy’s Wonderful Kids: Finding Permanent Homes for Louisiana Youth in Foster Care By Rita L. Soronen, president & CEODave Thomas Foundation for Adoption “Home is where one starts from.” These are simple words from a poem by T.S. Eliot. Home […]
Guest Writer: Shauna Sanford
SHAUNA SANFORD Communications DirectorOffice of the Governor Black History Month As we celebrate Black History Month, there are countless Louisianans who have contributed significantly to our state and nation’s history. They are the trailblazers and pioneers who have left an indelible imprint that continues to inspire. This month, we share the story of the African-American […]
Featured Recipe: Donna’s Sweet Heart Waffles
Sweet Heart Waffles from First Lady Donna Edwards Ingredients: 2 Eggs, separated 1 ½ Cups Milk ½ Cup Vegetable Oil 1 ¾ Cups All-Purpose Flour 1 Tablespoon Baking Powder 1 Tablespoon Sugar 1 Teaspoon Salt 1 ½ Teaspoon Vanilla Extract (Pure is best) Directions: Pre-heat waffle maker. In a small bowl, beat egg whites until […]
Ladies of Louisiana – Business (Feb. 2019)
Raeanna Blanchard Doescher Founder & Creator, WhiteBlancCanvas Raeanna Blanchard DoescherFounder & Creator, WhiteBlancCanvas Raeanna Blanchard Doescher is the founder and creator of WhiteBlancCanvas. Her passion for painting came later in life and it started as a way to cope with and overcome the stresses of life. It became so therapeutic that she started painting every night. […]
Ladies of Louisiana – Military (Feb. 2019)
Alejandra “Alex” Juan Veteran, United States Air Force Communications Director, LDVA Alexandra “Alex” JuanLouisiana Department of Veteran Affairs Alejandra “Alex” Juan joined the Louisiana Department of Veterans Affairs team in 2016 and serves as both Communications Director and State Women Veterans Outreach Coordinator. In this role, she is in charge of all communications for the […]
Ladies of Louisiana – Schools (Feb. 2019)
( Mrs. Jill Hitchins Director, St. Michael School Bell Choir Mrs. Jill HitchinsDirector, St. Michael School Bell Choir The St. Michael School Bell Choir, under the direction of Mrs. Jill Hitchins, is comprised of teens and adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Established in 1969 as an inspiration of Principal Sr. Lillian McCormick, they have […]
Ladies of Louisiana – Community (Feb. 2019)
Essence Harris Banks Founder of Heart N Hands, Inc. Heart N Hands, Inc. Sometimes the signs of heart disease are hidden. Essence Harris Banks celebrates fifteen years as a heart disease survivor and recent Founder of Heart N Hands, Inc., a nonprofit organization focused on increasing awareness and educating young girls about heart disease prevention […]
Human Trafficking – Juana Lombard
HUMAN TRAFFICKING Words from ATC CommissionerJuana Lombard The Office of Alcohol and Tobacco Control (ATC) entered the fight against Human Trafficking in late 2017. The Agency got involved because we received numerous complaints about illegal activities and suspected trafficking in the French Quarter. After learning of the amount of illegal activities and suspected trafficking in […]
Teach MAM – Mickey Smith
Teach MAM Teach MAM: An Exciting Partnership to Strengthen Arts Education Across Louisiana Teach MAMMickey Smith Mickey Smith, Jr. has many titles but his heart is helping others discover their “sound” (their unique personal-significance). Mickey is the head band director of Maplewood Middle School, president of Musicmakers2U, and board member of Jazz in the […]
Blog – February 2019
FEBRUARY 2019 Volume 1, Edition 4 2019 A word from the First Lady of Louisiana It’s February, my birth month and the month of all things red — Valentine’s Day and National Wear Red Day to raise awareness about women and heart disease, American Heart month and many other celebrations and awareness days. I was asked […]
Featured Recipe: Breaux’s Shrimp and Grits
Chef Bonnie Breaux’s Louisiana Shrimp and Grits Grits: Melt 1 tablespoon unsalted butter in a heavy-bottomed Dutch oven over medium heat. Add 1 shallot (finely chopped) and sauté until soft and translucent, about 4 minutes. Add 1 quart chicken stock and 1 quart heavy cream and bring to a boil. Add 2 cups coarse, stone-grind […]
Anti-Human Trafficking – Sister Norma
Metanoia Manor WORDS FROM SISTER NORMA Happy New Year 2019 from Metanoia Manor, As we celebrate the most wonderful time of year, and the most awesome event in human history, the coming of God to earth as a little child in the manger, we come to you to celebrate. As we celebrate Christ’s birthday, we […]
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.
