Four years ago, in August, Baton Rouge, Louisiana, experienced what was known as the Historic Flood of 2016, or what the locals called, “our Katrina.” Not in reference to lives lost, of course, but to the massive property damage sustained. The record level rainfall, more than what fell during Hurricane Katrina, ...
Reading a good book is my favorite thing to do. Books have provided a welcome escape to the stressful demands of masking, sanitizing, social distancing, working, and everyday living during this pandemic. When I read, I am transported to a place of joy through the written word. Whether it’s a book about Angela Davis ...