February 2019 – BAYOU WOMAN

Before the Saltwater Came-Happy 14th Birthday!

Happy 14th Birthday to my first book, Before the Saltwater Came, which was originally published in hard cover in February, 2005. And what a great way to celebrate! Many thanks to Ms. Stephanie Harper, librarian at Washington Elementary STEM School in Kenner, LA. Yes, it’s been a while since I’ve had the privilege to visit…

Restoration | Wetlands

One Tree at a Time!

This past Saturday down in the distant boggy bottoms of Point aux Chenes, LA, 150 eager volunteers and media folks braved the cold temps and 15 mph north winds for a chance to make a difference in coastal Louisiana. Point aux Chenes (Point of the Oaks) Wildlife Management Area (WMA) consists of 33,000 acres of…