2020 has been a challenging year for Americans, mentally, physically and financially. It will likely go down in history as “the year of uncertainty.” Even as we write this article, much remains unknown concerning the county’s physical heath and the future balance of power in our legislature.

No one expresses the sentiment of home more than Perry Como when we hear the lyrics to his beloved Christmas song, “Oh, there’s no place like home for the holidays.” It is a warm and fuzzy emotion that many of us experience as we make plans to head “home” and visit our loved ones, especially aging parents, during the holiday season.

On March 21, Jimmy Guidry, M.D., Louisiana’s State Health Officer, issued a health-care directive stating, “Any and all medical and surgical procedures SHALL be postponed until further notice,” with a few exceptions such as emergency situations. This was especially true of elective surgeries.

While this may not be the ideal time to tackle a full gut-and-renovate project, it may still be possible to do some smallerscale remodeling projects that update and improve your home. For example, simple cosmetic repairs like painting and replacing vanities can make a noticeable difference with minimal work or investment.

I mean, don’t you just feel, sometimes, just physically and emotionally exhausted? Like you just can’t muster up the energy or patience to face the world? Maybe it’s pandemic fatigue, or you’re working exceptionally long hours, or taking on exceedingly heavy workloads.

After eight weeks of staying at home, we’ve got just what you need – a unique family outing with an emphasis on fun AND safety.

For instance, “gender identity” refers to an individual’s sense of self and gender, whereas, “transgender” refers to individuals whose birth gender is opposite of the gender with which they identify. Also, “gender nonconforming/variant/diverse” refers to individuals who do not conform to a gender role within the social norm (i.