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april 2017
HONORING ANGEL MOTHERS
One thing that makes Louisiana such a jewel is its diversity. People from all races and creeds live, work, and die here. Anglers, farmers, and businesspeople combine to make the Pelican State different from any other place on earth. But there’s one thing that connects every Louisianan, as well as all members of the human race: We each have mothers. Not everyone’s relationship with their mother is alike. Perhaps your mother is in another state, country, or resting in the next life. Maybe another strong woman watched over you as you grew. Regardless of circumstance, each of us has been blessed by them. We owe mothers all the praise, honor, and respect this Mother’s Day season especially, but every other month of the year as well. You can tell a lot about a person’s character based on how they respect their mom. An ancient proverb reads, “A man loves his sweetheart the most, his wife the best, but his mother the longest.” Likewise, many women will council their daughters to “look at the way he treats his mother” when it comes to finding a partner. One of my favorite displays of maternal respect happened in the most unlikely place. In 2015, J.K. Simmons stepped up to the podium at the annual Academy Awards ceremony. He had just won an Oscar for his performance in the film “Whiplash.” He ran the awards circuit all season, and his win was not unexpected. When he started speaking, he gave the typical thank-yous to his fellow filmmakers. Next, he could have pontificated about anything — politics, religion, the art of cinema. He had the ear of a worldwide audience. Instead, he closed by saying: Respect for Maternity Is Something Great Men Have in Common
“Call your mom, everybody … If you’re lucky enough to have a parent or two alive on this planet, call ‘em. Don’t text. Don’t email. Call them on the phone. Tell them you love ‘em, thank them, and listen to them as long as they want to talk to you.”
Such an honest display of that love and respect for parenthood was unexpected from a man who is supposed to be a member of the “Hollywood elite.” Then again, history is replete with great men who echo that sentiment. “Youth fades, love droops, the leaves of friendship fall; a mother’s secret hope outlives them all,” said the great American jurist Oliver Wendell Holmes. And who could forget the immortal line from Abraham Lincoln: “All that I am, or hope to be, I owe to my angel mother.” This May, I hope we all take the time to honor those who brought us into the world, or who did so for our children. Let us take Mr. Simmons’ advice: Call them, tell them we love them, thank them, and listen to them as long as they want to talk to us.
– J. Cra ig Jon e s a nd Cra ig Ra y Hill
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DIY FOODS THAT SAVE MONEY How to Cut Out Expensive Premade Staples
HUMMUS Savings per tub: $3.50
Everyone has to eat, and food is one of the biggest expenses for every family. While eating at home more often is a great way
Hummus goes great with everything, from bread and vegetables to grilled meats, but it often costs over $5 for a small tub. Canned chickpeas and tahini paste? Well, they are a lot cheaper. And making your own hummus couldn’t be easier. Put one can of chickpeas, the juice of one lemon, ¼ cup of tahini, and two tablespoons of olive oil in a blender. Mix until smooth and add salt to taste.
to save money, why not take things one step further? There are a lot of items that you probably buy packaged and premade that are just as easy (and delicious) to make at home. Here are
GRANOLA Savings per box: $5
some of the biggest offenders when it comes to an inflated grocery bill.
It’s a great breakfast option, and one that comes with a steep markup, but homemade granola doesn’t even require cooking. Combine oats, dried fruit, and nuts, and you’re done. Add a little honey and bake the mixture, and then you have homemade granola bars to put in lunch boxes.
Salad Dressing Savings per bottle: $3
Not only is bottled dressing expensive, but it also comes
BREADCRUMBS AND CROUTONS Savings per container: $2.50
with added salt and sugar you can easily cut out of your diet. Dressing is a simple formula: oil, plus acid (vinegar or lemon juice), plus other added flavors. Once you get the ratios down, you’ll be shocked at all the
The price of packaged breadcrumbs is simply outrageous. When your loaf of sourdough goes stale, don’t throw it out. Cube it, toss in some olive oil, and bake it into croutons. Alternately, crush it up and use it to bread meats or make stuffing. You’ll be saving money and reducing waste — a win-win. The next time you’re at the market, ask yourself which items in your basket can just as easily be made at home. Put in the effort to do it yourself, and your checkbook and taste buds will thank you.
tasty creations you can whip up in no time at all. To get started, try this French dressing: two parts olive oil, one part sherry vinegar, a scoop of Dijon mustard, and a clove of garlic.
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Are You at Risk?
Thousands Injured on Farms Every Year
Accidents are an unfortunate reality in the agricultural industry, and this month we wanted to talk a bit about some of the most common — and most serious — accidents that can happen on the farm. Many of the hazards associated with agriculture are related to heavy equipment, especially the use of tractors. Of course, you can’t run a farm without one, but tractor accidents happen all the time. The most common accident is rolling or overturning the tractor, which kills about 100 agricultural workers every year and injures hundreds more across the nation. Other machinery can prove hazardous as well, such as augers or PTO shafts. If you become entangled in these devices, it’s a very bad situation. Despite working with the ground all day, many agricultural workers are also injured in falls from structures. Whether it’s the roof of a barn, a grain silo, a ladder, a haymow, or even the cab of a tractor, falls happen all the time. Of course, structures like grain silos and bins provide other risks besides falling — specifically suffocation, which can also occur in enclosed, improperly ventilated spaces that fill with manure gas or silo gas.
Many of the accidents listed above lead to
personal injury and wrongful death suits or disability claims.
That’s because most accidents are preventable
through training, proper equipment manufacture and maintenance, and the use of safety warnings and labels where needed.
Even in a rural area like ours, it can be hard to find an attorney who understands
agriculture. If you’ve been injured during agricultural work, get in touch with us. We’ll explain your rights, and discuss options to make sure you get the justice you deserve.
Sudoku
Marvelous Macaroni Salad
Ingredients dressing
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1 cup mayonnaise
2 tablespoons vinegar 1 tablespoon mustard 1 teaspoon sugar 1 teaspoon salt ¼ teaspoon pepper
Salad
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½ pound macaroni, cooked, drained, and cooled
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1 cup sliced celery
½ cup chopped green pepper ½ cup chopped red pepper ½ cup chopped green onion
Directions
1. Mix together dressing ingredients. 2. Mix together salad ingredients. 3. Mix dressing and salad together. Chill before serving. 4. Enjoy!
Recipe inspired by Food.com.
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It’s easy to forget that not so long ago, much of the United States was largely an uninhabited wilderness. When Thomas Jefferson organized the Louisiana Purchase in 1803, he knew little of the vast swath of land he had bought on behalf of the country. To survey the newly acquired terrain, Jefferson commissioned two men, Captain Meriwether Lewis and Second Lieutenant William Clark, to lead an expedition across the Continental Divide. They set off from St. Louis 213 years ago this month, on May 14, 1804. When asked what is so enduring about the story of Lewis and Clark, historian Stephen E. Ambrose notes that “They were first … Everyone who canoes on the Missouri River paddles in their wake. Everyone who crosses the Rocky Mountains does so in their footsteps.” The expedition they led was truly a journey into uncharted territory. Lewis and Clark departed with 33 people and encountered many native tribes during their excursion. Perhaps the most famous Native American they met was Sacagawea, a Lemhi Shoshone woman who provided the party with invaluable guidance. The Story of Lewis and Clark AN EPIC AMERICAN JOURNEY
Floyd, died during the trip. In addition to mapping out much of the United States, Lewis and
Clark also identified many native species that were previously unknown. Their discoveries are still marveled at to this day through their remarkable journals.
The story of Lewis and Clark is an essential part of American history and an account of courage and
discovery. Geography professor John Loga Allen succinctly summed up the tale’s allure: “It is the American Epic.” When we think of the American ideal of perseverance and ambition against insurmountable odds, it is hard not to think of Lewis and Clark.
On November 7, 1805, the expedition became the first party of Americans to see the Pacific Ocean. Remarkably, only one man, Sergeant Charles
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