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The Race is on for Sen. McConnell’s Seat in Kentucky

Posted on July 10, 2013 by theurbanllama

It took three long, speculative months, and actress Ashley Judd declining the opportunity to run, but Kentucky Senator Mitch McConnell finally has a legitimate opponent in his bid for re-election next year. Democrat Alison Lundergan Grimes, the commonwealth’s secretary of … Continue reading →

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New Mix, “Kill Switch,” Burned for July 4th

Posted on July 4, 2013 by theurbanllama

It can rain all it wants on this July 4th holiday, it’s still fabulous to be chilling at home on a Thursday, watching bad television and doing some writing. One thing I’d been wanting to do for a minute was … Continue reading →

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Amazing Eats at Havana Rumba in Louisville

Posted on July 4, 2013 by theurbanllama

After doing some enthusiastic consumption of bourbon at the Garage Bar, it was time to do some serious eating. I had already pushed our reservation back once by phone from the patio. It was such a nice night out and … Continue reading →

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Whiskey at the Garage Bar

Posted on July 1, 2013 by theurbanllama

I had friends in town from Washington, DC, last weekend, who were visiting family in Fort Knox. Karen and Travis needed a night out in civilization, and Maia and I definitely were ready for a moment away from our parental … Continue reading →

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Daddy Llama Re-enters the Workforce

Posted on June 24, 2013 by theurbanllama

The big news this past week was that The Llama has returned to the steady-scheduled world of the full-time employed. Say it ain’t so I know, but it’s true. It has been a long haul since grad school to reach … Continue reading →

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Price Hill Chili in Cincinnati is Worth Discovering

Posted on June 23, 2013 by theurbanllama

One of the benefits I’ve noticed since moving back to the Central Kentucky region is I have more opportunities to explore the food and culture of the surrounding regions. I used to visit Cincinnati for the occasional Reds baseball game, … Continue reading →

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Former Ag Chief and Kentucky Wildcat, Richie Farmer, Indicted by Feds

Posted on June 17, 2013 by theurbanllama

I appreciate that Republican Richie Farmer, the former commissioner of agriculture in the Commonwealth of Kentucky, has not yet been convicted of any crime, but a federal grand jury has indicted him, and they don’t indict lightly. Farmer is charged … Continue reading →

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Kentucky Wildcats Sign Best Recruiting Class In History

Posted on June 12, 2013 by theurbanllama

Congratulations are due again to the Louisville Cardinals for their run to a basketball championship this past season. Louisville had one of the great college-level teams I’ve seen in some years. They were balanced with veteran leadership, skill players, young … Continue reading →

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SCOUT’S HONOR

Posted on June 10, 2013 by theurbanllama

(A Tale of Boy Scouts, Camping and Arson) I flew home Friday for my little brother’s birthday. He’s not so little anymore, but turning 38 is close enough to 40 that it deserves a proper celebration. Besides, my everyday home … Continue reading →

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Basa Offers a Modern Take on Vietnamese

Posted on May 26, 2013 by theurbanllama

Basa is a lovely Vietnamese bistro located on Frankfort Avenue in Louisville. This is a bohemian section of the city, full of independent, “Do It Yourself (DIY)” types, which Basa fits into nicely, as it has a very approachable atmosphere. … Continue reading →

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