Are you missing the signs of gaslighting?

1. Recognizing gaslighting tactics: Gaslighting often involves subtle behaviors like distorting reality, shutting down communication or making victim question their memories and feelings. Over time, this can undermine a person’s self-confidence and perception f reality.2.

Visit to the White House

Peter wanted to be a writer. His father, Nathaniel, was an author. His grandfather Robert was a humorist and co-founder of the Algonquin Round Table, an informal group of writers, critics, and actors who met for daily lunches at the Algonquin Hotel in New York City.

Ask Rusty:

Is Social Security really a good deal?Dear Rusty: You’ve said in the past that most people recoup their SS contributions within five years of starting benefits, thus Social Security “is an exceptionally good deal.”

Replacing Obamacare tax credits with savings accounts

With millions of Americans’ health insurance premiums projected to rise in 2026, due partially to enhanced Obamacare subsidies expiring, Republicans are eyeing health savings accounts as a solution.“Both sides agree the cost of health care is too high.

Renaissance Recovery has facts about Kratom

In a survey of 3,003 respondents, an estimated 1.7 million Americans used kratom in 2021 Infographic included showing study results.Kratom - the herbal extract that’s been slipping quietly into everything from wellness shots to trendy “focus drinks” like Feel Free Classic - has become the latest...

After three weeks of partial shutdown, do we need all this government?

My late father, Albert George ‘Ladd’ Alexander, Jr. a Louisiana Republican political leader and political friend of President Reagan, would frequently say, only half-jokingly, ‘Each night I get on my knees and thank God Almighty that I don’t get all the government that I pay for.”He would...

Shop Small Saturday is Nov. 29

This is the time of year for giving thanks, and I’m thankful for Louisiana’s small businesses, the locally owned establishments that do so much throughout the year to help their communities.When it comes to holiday shopping, national chains tend to get most of the attention, but those stores and...

Thanksgiving: Have an Attitude of Gratitude

Thanksgiving is much more than a big meal with family and friends. It’s a time to reflect on, and be thankful for, all of the good things you have. It’s important to be grateful, not just on Thanksgiving, but each and every day.

Truly Giving Thanks???

Thanksgiving, at its heart, was created for one purpose. To thank God for His blessings.The Pilgrims knew hardship well. They had survived disease, starvation, harsh winters, and the loss of loved ones.

Report details the cost of coastal litigation on energy jobs and investments

The Pelican Institute for Public Policy released a chilling new economic impact report, “How Coastal Lawsuit Abuse Undermined Louisiana’s Economy,” detailing how years of coastal lawsuits cast a long shadow over Louisiana’s energy economy.The study conducted by Dr. Gavin Roberts, Ph.D., of Weber...