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I Choose One Thing Today

Before you drown in your to-do list, try this: pick the single task that would make today feel complete. Not everything. Just one.

05/14/2026

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Poem of the Day

A Japanese Master Captures Spring in Seventeen Syllables

Matsuo Basho watched a frog jump into an old pond in 1686, and the ripples from that moment still reach us today. His haiku reminds us that poetry doesn't need grandeur to hold the whole world.

05/14/2026

Quote of the Day

On Building Something That Lasts

Albert Camus wrote about gardening while the plague raged. His words cut through every shallow productivity hack you've ever bookmarked.

05/14/2026

Good Karma Corner

Teenager's Lost Wallet Returns with $1,500 Inside and a Note

A 17-year-old grocery store worker dropped his entire summer savings in a parking lot. Two days later, it showed up at his doorstep with every dollar accounted for.

05/14/2026

The National Ear

The Federal Reserve Just Blinked, and Wall Street Noticed

Jerome Powell's carefully parsed statement yesterday sent bond traders scrambling and mortgage shoppers celebrating. The question now: did the Fed chairman hint at a policy shift, or did markets hear what they wanted to hear?

05/14/2026

Trend Watch

The Quiet Life Era: Why Everyone's Suddenly Cosplaying Boring

From "deinfluencing" videos to tradwife aesthetics, Gen Z decided chaos exhaustion is the new vibe. Millennials invented oversharing. Gen Z wants to pretend they never logged on.

05/14/2026

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Review Past Decisions: Ascension Parish Commissioner Meeting Minutes Available

Board of County Commissioners Meeting Minutes. Access the official minutes of past meetings of the Ascension Parish Board of County Commissioners. These documents detail the proceedings, discussions, and decisions made during public sessions.

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Support Iberville Library at Annual Book Sale This Weekend

The Iberville Parish Library invites the community to its Annual Book Sale! Browse thousands of gently used books, DVDs, and more. Find treasures for all ages, from children's stories to bestsellers. The sale will run from Friday, April 19, 2024, through Sunday, April 21, 2024, during regular library hours. All proceeds benefit the Iberville Parish Library's programs and collection development. Donations are accepted year-round at any branch.

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Attorney 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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