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Outta my way, June Cleaver!
You know, a '50s-model helpmeet: Someone to do the laundry and pay the bills with the money Cliff and I earn. Someone to make sure life runs smoothly. Someone who requires little more than a place to sleep, a peck on the cheek every once in a while and a bouquet of roses on our anniversary, which, of course, I would remember, being a woman myself. But that is not to be. Somewhere, someone told us modern women we could have it all and do it all, and, a true believer, I'm unwilling to hand over any of my responsibilities to someone else. First, I tell myself that much of what I do has to be done by me, and no one else, for reasons beyond my control. I need to file my own tax returns, for example, and I need to file my brother Tony's because I have his power of attorney.
Fontenot/Thomas
Shalanda Fontenot and Reginald Joseph Thomas exchanged marriage vows February 9, 2007, at Community Chapel in Opelousas during a 5 p.m. double-ring ceremony.
Leroy and Elizabeth Fontenot of Lawtell are the parents of the bride. The groom is the son of Peter Thomas Sr. of Opelousas and the late Mary Jane Cretchain.
Serving as the honor attendant was Marlena Jones. Todd Janae Richard served as the flower girl.
Paul Issac served as the best man.
Ryans Steakhouse was chosen for the reception in honor of the newlywed couple. Ortis/Guidry Holly Anne Ortis and Robert Charles Guidry exchanged marriage vows February 24, 2007, at St. Patrick Catholic Church in Lafayette. The Rev. Wayne Duet conducted the 7 p.m. double-ring ceremony.
The bride is the daughter of Mary Anne Ortis of Lafayette and the late Louis G.
Marine makes surprise visit to local
An unusual hush fell over the classroom of third- and fourth-graders. A tan-uniformed Marine, finger to his lips, snuck up behind his red-headed girlfriend, who was seated at a table. Between them, moving closer with each step, was a bouquet of pinkish-purple flowers the military man held out.
Then a tap on her shoulder, an "Oh my God!" and giggles all around. Then a hug. A very long hug.
Amanda Klein, an interpretive aide at University Schools in Greeley, lived up to her nickname, "Red," by turning crown-to-chin crimson at the sight of her favorite lance corporal.
Anthony Lockhart, on a three-week leave of duty after serving in Iraq, was expected to arrive Friday. Unbeknownst to Klein, he extended his break so he could pop in on her while she worked with the students at University.
Soups take the chill out of winter
Q. Would you share the recipes for the two soups that you served at a recent gathering held at your house. We really enjoyed them and would like to make them this winter. - L. Fischer, M. Hahn A. You sampled two of my favorite autumn soups. I knew that you liked them when you asked for some to take home with you. Tuscan Minestrone Adapted from "Twelve Months of Monastery Soups'' by Brother Victor-Antoine d'Avil-Latourette, Liguori Publications, 1996. 1/2 cup olive oil 1 large yellow onion, chopped 6 cups vegetable broth or chicken broth 2 cups white wine 1 bouquet garni ( springs of thyme, oregano and bay leaf tied together - I also include parsley) Salt and pepper to taste 2 carrots, sliced thin 1 red pepper, sliced thin 1 zucchini, diced 16 spinach leaves, finely chopped (I use a 10-ounce box of frozen spinach) 1/2 cup olives (black or green, pitted) (I use salad olives, chopped.
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