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My husband stayed at our house during the first, and worst, night of January’s ice storm. The kids and I were at my brother and sisterin- law’s with a generator.

Is it possible to be content? My son Oscar is 19 weeks old now. We just started on solid foods. So far, sweet potatoes, avocados, prunes, apples, and now carrots. If you were wondering, they are very helpful for a constipated baby. He’s fighting naps really hard, but is sleeping through the night most nights. The world has come to life around him, and he wants to see it all. Though being unable to move or even sit up is making his life frustrating. And he likes to tell us about it. He just learned to roll, but sometimes at night will roll onto his belly and cannot get back! Luckily, he knows how to call for assistance, and the help line has never failed him.

The Louisiana Office of Motor Vehicles announced that it has officially transitioned its website to www.expresslane. la.gov. The domain change from an .org address to the .gov domain strengthens cybersecurity protections, reinforces the agency’s official government status, and improves online visibility for residents seeking trusted information and services.

This past week was so emotional and hard for me. I think most of the week I was caught between despair and prayer, knowing full well that with the latter, I shouldn’t have been experiencing the former. But my brother, Keith, is in the hospital, and for most of last week, he was in intensive care. He had a kidney transplant. We have been waiting for the call they received at midnight for almost four years. They have been hard years. I have watched him get worse and finally be dependent on dialysis for his life. The transplant was a success, but he has had several setbacks, including several strokes, which have brought their problems. It is difficult knowing that someone had to give up their life to save your loved one, and it is almost impossible to put it into words. My sister-inlaw did it much better than I could have, so I am going to let her say it:

For Our Health By Amy Hale I've had so many ask the same question lately. Why do I wake up tired, even after a full night’s sleep? Honestly, fatigue is one of the most common complaints people come in to see me about.

The poet Mary Oliver is a hero of mine. Her attention to the natural world and the natural rhythm of our lives hints at a life that often feels impossible to me.

DEAR EDITORS: The recent U.S. Supreme Court ruling in USPS v.

For retired veteran Donald Hampton, military service was never just about leaving home. It was about proving something to himself and honoring a legacy that began long before he put on a uniform.

I was looking for a snappy quote that summed up my feelings about books. There was no lack of choices.

When I think about Black art, I do not first think about museums or major cities, which both house stunning pieces from melanated hands and minds. For me, though, I first reflect on my journey as a student at Southside Elementary, walking into Wanda Manning’s classroom.