by Lance Loya | Apr 23, 2024 |
About a year ago, a fire broke out in a conservation area in my neighborhood. The spark from a landscaper’s mower ignited some dry grass, which quickly spread to the adjacent trees. I watched in disbelief as flames shot high into the air and the beautiful leafy trees...
by Lance Loya | Apr 9, 2024 |
Spring cleaning was an annual tradition for my grandmother. Each spring, she would roll up her sleeves, don yellow latex gloves, and embark on a thorough cleaning of her house. For her, the endeavor involved more than just running the vacuum, mopping the floors, and...
by Lance Loya | Apr 2, 2024 |
Today is National Peanut Butter and Jelly Day! Is there any more iconic pairing than Peanut Butter and Jelly? According to a survey by the Smucker’s Company, the average American will eat 1,500 peanut butter and jelly sandwiches before graduating from high school....
by Lance Loya | Mar 19, 2024 |
Social media can be the bane of my existence. I enjoy sharing insights and observations about the art of being a good teammate, but sometimes coming up with daily content can be challenging. Recently, I shared a video of an adorable little boy interacting with LSU’s...
by Lance Loya | Mar 12, 2024 |
My wife’s grandfather, “Pappy,” passed away last week. He was 98 years old. A decorated World War II veteran, he epitomized everything great about the Greatest Generation. On his 90th birthday, he published a memoir titled Battle Tested: Street Kid, Soldier, Teacher,...