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10/05/2026 · Chalmette
The Tiny Pause That Keeps You From Overcommitting
You don’t have to answer every request on the spot. Try this small boundary today: give yourself time to decide before your reflexive yes takes over.
The Two-Word Spell That Makes Blake’s Tiger Still Roar
William Blake’s “The Tyger” is famous for its questions, but its real magic may live in two unsettling words: “fearful symmetry.” Here’s how that tiny contradiction can sharpen your own writing today.
10/05/2026
The Most Radical Gift You Can Give Is Your Full Attention
Simone Weil thought attention was more than concentration: it was an ethical act, a way of treating another person’s existence as worthy of your time. That idea becomes startlingly practical when your phone is quietly begging to be worshipped.
10/05/2026
The Tariff Hangover Arrives Before the Bill
Washington keeps selling tariffs as leverage, while families and small manufacturers prepare for higher prices and thinner margins. Congress also finds new ways to confuse motion with progress.
10/05/2026
Please Stop Turning Paintings Into Theme-Park Rides
The immersive art exhibit has officially reached the stage where the artwork is the least important thing in the room. I’m begging museums, producers, and giant projectors to let paintings be weird, quiet, and occasionally difficult again.
10/05/2026
The Boring Fixes Are Winning
Ozone recovery, cloned ferrets, and free school meals give us three solid reasons to respect patient work. Good news rarely arrives with fireworks. It arrives with paperwork, freezer samples, and someone remembering to pack extra sandwiches.
10/05/2026
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View allLOUISIANA OLD GOVERNOR’S MANSION TO HOST JAY DARDENNE’S LOUISIANA FILMMAKING PRESENTATION
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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Board of Adjustments Meeting 14OCT26
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View allAttorney General Murrill announces multi-state settlement of bankruptcy claims against 23andMe over genetic data breach
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Victory for Women and Girls: AG Murrill Celebrates Complete Victory Against Biden's Radical and Unlawful Title IX Rule
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