Editor’s Note

More than January, with its built-in feeling of beginnings and setting new goals, Spring, for me, is the real time for a re-set. It might be that relief from the winter weather, as mercurial as it can be in South Louisiana, or the moment before the long, hot summer sets in, but the first snap of the coolness of Spring always has me excited and thinking of new possibilities.

Though the season is only here for a brief time — some years lasting only a few weeks — the crisp air, azaleas in bloom, festivals and everything else that’s happening around this time puts the spring in a lot of people’s step. It’s a great time to throw windows open, give the house a good clean or tackle any projects you’ve been putting off. It’s prime time to dig into your garden, plant some flowers and use the days as a colorful respite between the cold temps of winter to the sweltering ones of summer that are just around the corner.

This is when I like to look ahead, to set some goals—gentle ones. Fun ones. It’s Spring after all and nothing is so serious, which is probably why I like this time to consider new things I’d like to do. It’s always right about now that I sketch out a new writing project or look up classes I’d like to take, start planning a house project or a trip.

I guess I’d say I feel inspired in the Spring, and I think a lot of people do. When you walk the streets, you’ll see people smiling more, spot a little more energy in them. You’ll notice that there’s an optimism and general joy about life.

What else always inspires me is seeing people doing amazing things. This issue, we’ve highlighted trailblazers — people who are making an impact in their particular field, whether it’s conservation, music, education or the arts. These folks have consistently put in the work and have the skills and talent to stand out, to make a difference. So as you browse the pages of this issue — hopefully on your porch, enjoying a tall glass of iced tea and a cool breeze — I hope you’ll find some new recipes to try and draw inspiration from a few of the people who make Acadiana such a lovely place.

Reine Dugas
Editor
Reine@AcadianaProfile.com