Mother’s Day, this is the day we celebrate and honor all Mother’s. They hold a special place in our hearts for all of the work and dedication they have shown us, by teaching us right from wrong and guiding us through life and its obstacles. Mothers are always there when you need them the most to help you through your problems or just to talk to; as the saying goes “Mothers always know best.” A mother doesn’t necessarily have to be someone who gave birth to you either. A mother can be any woman who has helped raise you and guide you through life....

  Margarita’s, Margarita’s, Margarita’s!  Let’s celebrate Cinco de Mayo. Cinco de Mayo is a celebration held on May 5th. It is celebrated nationwide in the United States and regionally in Mexico. The date is observed in the United States as a celebration of Mexican heritage and pride.  Often mistaken for Mexican Independence Day (which is Sept. 16), Cinco de Mayo commemorates the 1862 Battle of Puebla between the victorious ragtag army of largely Mexican Indian soldiers against the invading French forces of Napoleon III. Mexican Americans, during the...

When the History Channel aired the pilot episode of “Swamp People,” I couldn’t resist my curiosity to sit down and watch, despite my affinity for animals. For those of you not aware, Swamp People is a TV series that showcases the legalized hunting season of the American alligator in the state of Louisiana, and the culture surrounding this practice. “Gator hunting” is a tradition dating back as far as 300 years, and many veteran hunters earn the majority of their yearly income within the 30-day window that makes up the open season for these large reptiles. Their success is largely dependent on...

  Earth Day is a day that is intended to inspire awareness and appreciation for the Earth's natural environment. Each year, Earth Day is on April 22nd , and it marks the anniversary of what many consider the birth of the modern environmental movement in 1970. The height of hippie and flower-child culture in the United States in 1970, brought the death of Jimi Hendrix, the last Beatles album, and Simon & Garfunkel’s “Bridge over Troubled Water”. Protest was the order of the day, but saving the planet was not the cause. War raged in Vietnam, and students...

  I know most of you, especially if you live in the South, are experiencing Spring Break or have just recently partook in the wonders of Spring Break. My children are off for this one glorious week this week. We have planned to go to the beach all week, since we live rather close to the beach. However, if I did not live close to the beach, we would be doing something else – guaranteed! I can’t imagine my children getting to spend an entire week off of school without doing one single thing. I know, for me, they would probably call me at work constantly or beg and plead to...