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Thursday

Opinion

Memories of Kite-Flying

As the days grow longer and balmier, we are heading into kite-flying weather. For most people, it's exciting to launch a kite into the wind and feel it tug on the string through your fingers. As a youngster, commentator Ed Cullen found the experience fraught with tension.

Memories of Kite-Flying

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Tuesday

Opinion

A Wealthy Bachelor's Louisiana Legacy

Commentator Ed Cullen recalls one 19th-century gentleman from Louisiana who left behind something will keep him in the hearts of some people for many years to come. Julien Poydras left behind a dowry fund for poor brides.

A Wealthy Bachelor's Louisiana Legacy

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Monday

Opinion

From Louisiana, Appreciation for the Northern Seasons

On this last full day of fall, commentator Ed Cullen reflects on the change of season. He appreciates autumn's mild temperatures in his home of Baton Rouge, La., but that doesn't stop him for sometimes longing for more northerly scenes.

From Louisiana, Appreciation for the Northern Seasons

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Monday

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Friday

Opinion

Past Hurricanes as Historical Benchmarks

Commentator Ed Cullen tells tales of past storms that hit Louisiana and how they became family lore. He says people in his family's area are wary of August and September -- and although they like their hurricane stories, they don't wish them on anyone.

Past Hurricanes as Historical Benchmarks

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Tuesday

Wednesday

All Things Considered

Commentary: Science Fair Daze

Commentator Ed Cullen remebers the agony of his junior high school science fair projects which inevitably were some variant of lumps of clay mounted on cardboard. He outdid himself the year he added a chemical reaction to the mix.

Commentary: Science Fair Daze

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Tuesday

Friday

All Things Considered

Commentary: Winter Garden

Commentator Ed Cullen battles an armadillo and other varmints who raid his winter vegetable garden in Baton Rouge, La. The columnist for the Baton Rouge Sunday Advocate soldiers on, still harvesting fresh greens for his table.

Commentary: Winter Garden

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Monday

Thursday

All Things Considered

Commentary: Bicyclists

On a sunny Louisiana winter day, commentator Ed Cullen is working in his garden when some young girls ride by on their new fancy bicycles. It gives him pause to think about the vitality and freedom of youth.

Commentary: Bicyclists

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Tuesday