Paige Vidrine

“How are you feeling?”, my neighbor asked me midday today. “Crappy.”, I told her. I have a cold and at the perfect time. I am full swing into YOGA FEST 2024 MODE! “I’ll pick up the kids.”, she said without my request. Thank GOD! When I get focused on something, I hyper fixate and it’s… Read more

I had a dream, last night and the night before, that me and my ex fiancé were best friends again. For those of you who don’t know, that relationship was very toxic. It traumatizing for me and my children in a lot of ways. For years, I have held onto resentment no matter how many… Read more

It was 2018 and I had just gotten word that a building on Ryan Street in Lake Charles, La had become available. I jumped at the chance to rent the space and turn it into a Buffis Peauxboys location. I had to expand from my HWY 14 location for a few reasons. One is that… Read more

I was cuddled up in the twin bed across from Sean’s bed when he walked into the room we shared in Durango. I was writing to you quietly. Ten minutes later I put my phone on the night stand and it shocked my friend. “You’re awake?”, he asked. “Yes. I was writing.”, I responded. Early… Read more

When I was younger, one of the best compliments was being told that I was beautiful. It made me feel special. Over time, I realized that people compliment what you put the most effort into, and for most single mothers and career women, beauty isn’t always top priority. It’s said that the male gaze is… Read more

I cut up some onions, bell peppers and celery. Then I sautéed them in oil before adding some baby Bella mushrooms. I’m preparing a veggie soup for my friends. Falling into the role of house chef was natural for me when I arrived in Durango. We ended up in a retro Airbnb in the middle… Read more