Category Archives: Family

About the header

Posted on July 29, 2011 by Ron Dauphin

I used an electronic art treatment to stylize the header image, a photo I took at Oak Alley Plantation in Vacherie, Louisiana.  Oak Alley is a plantation home surrounded by an alley of Live Oak trees that are over 300 … Continue reading →

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Hurricane update

Posted on September 3, 2008 by Ron Dauphin

I’m most grateful for the generous prayers for my family during the recent approach of Hurricane Gustav. We’re all happy that it did not slam ashore as predicted and instead rolled into southern Louisiana southwest of New Orleans.  My brother … Continue reading →

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When instant isn’t fast enough

Posted on February 12, 2008 by Ron Dauphin

When I was young, my aunt took family pictures with her special camera. Polaroid cameras provided an instant picture. Pop a flashbulb on top, look through the little viewfinder, and push the button. No focusing, no finishing the roll, no … Continue reading →

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Vegas, baby!

Posted on December 22, 2007 by Ron Dauphin

My son Rob and I had an adventurous week. We boarded a plane Monday for Las Vegas, our first trip there. I’d always had a curiosity about the city, having seen photos and heard stories of “the strip”…meaning, Las Vegas … Continue reading →

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The final season

Posted on December 5, 2007 by Ron Dauphin

The tree is up, lit, and decorated. If I sound proud, it’s because it took some agonizing work. We have an artificial Christmas tree at home because family members have serious allergies that flare up near a “live” tree. The … Continue reading →

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Dealing with cancer

Posted on July 8, 2007 by Ron Dauphin

He went to the hospital on Monday after losing feeling on his left side and a strangeness to his speech. Mom was initially worried that it might be a light stroke, since the symptoms seemed to match up. But several … Continue reading →

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Can you spot the fake?

Posted on June 13, 2007 by Ron Dauphin

BBC has posted a self-test to determine if you can tell a fake smile from a real one. Some people pride themselves on being able to read others. I got 16 out of 20 correct, but I guessed on a … Continue reading →

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