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BIG BLUE MADNESS BEGINS ANEW IN SEPTEMBER

Posted on September 23, 2012 by theurbanllama

On the heels of the University of Kentucky’s football team taking a 38-0 beating from Florida Saturday, it should be noted that UK’s basketball team started waking from its slumber with tickets for Big Blue Madness going on sale earlier … Continue reading →

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Urban Llama Scores 3rd Place in Derby Chili Challenge

Posted on September 21, 2012 by theurbanllama

In the inaugural running of the Kentucky Derby Festival’s Chili Challenge, my recipe for “El Cid” chili came in a respectable third. I have to say I didn’t know what to expect when I pulled into the parking lot at … Continue reading →

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Urban Llama Makes Derby Chili Challenge Finals

Posted on September 18, 2012 by theurbanllama

The Urban Llama was pleased to learn that my submission to the Kentucky Derby Festival’s Chili Challenge advanced through the opening round and earned a trip to the finals. This is the first year of the contest, which is sponsored by … Continue reading →

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FALL ARTS FESTIVAL AT JOSEPHINE SCULPTURE PARK

Posted on September 18, 2012 by theurbanllama

Sunday marked the 3rd annual Fall Arts Festival at the Josephine Sculpture Park in Frankfort. I had not previously visited the park, but love sculpture gardens and the idea of mixing art with the human landscape so there is an … Continue reading →

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TWO TALES OF ONE ELECTION

Posted on September 17, 2012 by theurbanllama

Let me declare this up top, the presidential election is going to be close regardless. On one hand there is President Barack Obama, a popular leader who rescued the U.S. economy from a free fall and passed the Affordable Care … Continue reading →

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WEEK 7 TRAINING

Posted on September 17, 2012 by theurbanllama

WEEK 7 (September 10-September 16) Tuesday: Easy 3-mile run (28:05) Wednesday: D/O Friday: D/O Saturday: Three reps each of sit-ups/push-ups/6″/Extreme/medicine ball reverse crunches; 3-rounds shadow boxing with hand weights and ankle weights/3-rounds on heavy bag; Ran 1-mile @ tempo speed Sunday: … Continue reading →

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Eleven Years Since That Morning

Posted on September 11, 2012 by theurbanllama

Eleven years are a long time to ruminate over an event like 9/11. It’s not a daily thought for me, but it’s always there underneath the surface, ready to pop up at any mention of the attacks. It’s a date … Continue reading →

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WEEK 6 TRAINING

Posted on September 10, 2012 by theurbanllama

WEEK 6 (September 3-September 9) Tuesday: Easy 3-mile run Wednesday: D/O Thursday: Easy 3-mile run Saturday: Bike Sunday: AB Ball workout; 3-rounds shadow boxing with hand weights and ankle weights; 3-rounds on heavy bag Total Running Miles: 6 Weight: 202.5 … Continue reading →

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What I Need to Hear from Democrats

Posted on September 5, 2012 by theurbanllama

The Democratic National Convention kicked off Tuesday in Charlotte with 64-days remaining before the presidential election. The quick synopsis of night one is the Democratic convention is better run, has better energy and presented a more attractive message than anything … Continue reading →

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The Republican National Convention – Not Ready for Prime Time

Posted on September 3, 2012 by theurbanllama

The hot lights are gone and the hot air with it as the Republicans mercifully left Tampa at the conclusion of their national convention. Talk about a tidal surge of empty rhetoric. I’m all about some American optimism, but we’ve … Continue reading →

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