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06/06/2026 · Chalmette
The Affirmation Trap: Why "I Am Enough" Might Be Gaslighting You
Turns out, telling yourself you're enough when you're falling apart doesn't fix anything—and that's actually okay.
Why We Keep Misreading Emily Dickinson—And Why It Matters
Her dashes aren't random pauses. They're a revolution. Here's what your high school teacher never told you about how to actually read her work.
06/02/2026
The Paradox of Forgetting: Why Hemingway Was Right to Write Badly First
Ernest Hemingway's famous advice to "write hard and clear about what hurts" only works if you're willing to produce garbage first—and most writers skip this essential step.
06/02/2026
The Fed Just Admitted It's Been Wrong All Year—And Nobody's Acting Like It
Jerome Powell conceded yesterday that inflation stays stickier than his team predicted. Here's what that confession means for your mortgage, your job, and the rate cuts you thought were coming.
06/02/2026
The Museum Audio Guide Is Dead, and Good Riddance to Boring
Those headsets you rent at the entrance? They're turning art appreciation into a theme park. We need to talk about why the best museums are finally ditching them.
06/02/2026
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LOUISIANA OLD GOVERNOR’S MANSION TO HOST JAY DARDENNE’S LOUISIANA FILMMAKING PRESENTATION Back to Newsroom LOUISIANA OLD GOVERNOR’S MANSION TO HOST JAY DARDENNE’S LOUISIANA FILMMAKING PRESENTATION October 07, 2026 BATON ROUGE, La. — The Old Governor's Mansion will host “Bayou Bijou: Movies Made in Louisiana” at 5:30 p.m. on Thursday, October 15. The presentation, given by former Lt. Governor Jay Dardenne, will outline fifty movies filmed in Louisiana and the industry’s evolution in the state. This is the third in Dardenne’s four-part series outlining Louisiana cultural and political history. Admission is free and a reception will immediately follow the presentation. Dardenne served for eight years as the Commissioner of Administration, the state’s chief operating officer and budget architect. He was previously elected twice as Lieutenant Governor, twice as Secretary of State, served for 15 years in the Louisiana State Senate, and spent three years as an East Baton Rouge Metro Councilman. The Old Governor’s Mansion, along with the Secretary of State’s eight other museums, brings Louisiana's stories and people to life through exhibitions and educational programming. Admission is free, and the museum is open 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday and 12 to 4 p.m. on the first Sunday of each month. For more information about the Old Governor’s Mansion, visit www.laogm.org or call 225-342-9778.
Planning Commission Meeting - October 14, 2026
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