At long last, I can tell you with certainty that 12 Years a Slave is one of the best movies of the year, and one of the best historical films I've ever seen. I can also tell you that hours later, as I'm sitting here typing, I'm still overwhelmed with emotion. I've seen a lot of depressing movies in my day, but I've never been hit so hard as I was sitting in that tiny theater. I was so overwhelmed, I didn't even shed tears until the final credits rolled.
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Check out this video of a stand of trees disappearing into a sinkhole in a Louisiana bayou. The video is crazy, and the back-story is worse: this is the result of a collapsing salt dome which was caused by a Houston company that drilled in too far (and is in the process of being fined by the state). The sinkhole has been eating up property in Assumption parish, where many people have already had to be relocated.
If you’re in or around Mandeville, you might want to check out Fontainebleau State Park during your next date or singles event. It’s in St. Tammany Parish and although it used to be a sugar plantation, now it’s the home of dozens of varieties of birds to produce sweet songs for a free natural concert during your date. There’s plenty of camping to be had at the park, as well as a playground, hiking trails, fishing, a beach and much more. Have you ever visited this favorite Louisiana outdoor area with someone special or on your own? Tell us all about how it went.
Although it has been ravaged by hurricanes in the past, Grand Isle State Park is continually repaired and enjoyed by people all over Louisiana each and every time. One of the most popular activities for singles to do at the park is to sunbathe, and what better excuse is there to hold someone close than to help with some sun block or tanning lotion? You can also take your lady or man fishing, boating, camping or bird watching at the beach. Have you ever hung out at Grand Isle State Park with your date before? If so, tell us about it below.
Ravelry user Juliane Westwingpudding has created a wonderful knitting pattern for stranded colorwork mittens featuring the logo of Tru Blood, the faux blood product featured in the show and book series True Blood. You might not need Scandinavian mittens in Louisiana, but these are great for those of us living in more northerly climes.
Image courtesy Ravelry/Juliane Westwingpudding
Did you know that Louisiana only has 22 state parks? One of these is Jimmie Davis State Park, named after a former governor, singer and film star of the area. There’s no prettier place in Louisiana for glowing pink sunsets than on the Caney Lake Reservoir. People come for miles just to fish in the area, and you can certainly do that on your date as well. There’s also lots of space to hike and explore together if you just want some time outdoors alone with your fella or lady. Ever visted Jimmie Davis State Park? Tell us about your adventures there.
