Author Archives: theurbanllama

CAN’T WE ALL JUST GET ALONG!?!

Posted on June 25, 2012 by theurbanllama

With the vote last Wednesday by the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee citing the nation’s top law enforcement officer with contempt, it signaled a new low in the partisan bickering between Democrats and Republicans that is crippling the American … Continue reading →

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FATHER’S DAY 2012

Posted on June 19, 2012 by theurbanllama

Sunday marked my first Father’s Day. That is, as an actual father. After spending 40-plus of them with my own dad I knew the drill. It’s always a rewarding day, but sitting in the driver’s seat was altogether different. It … Continue reading →

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Radiohead Invades Cincinnati on “The King of Limbs” Tour

Posted on June 14, 2012 by theurbanllama

Radiohead made its first-ever Cincinnati appearance at the Riverbend Music Center last Tuesday, touring behind their 2011 release, The King of Limbs. I’m continuing to process the concert, and remain unsure of exactly what I saw. I know I liked … Continue reading →

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R.I.P. Beastie Boy Adam Yauch (1964-2012)

Posted on June 5, 2012 by theurbanllama

The world lost a good man on May 4, 2012, when Adam Yauch, 47, one of the founding members of the experimental hip-hop band the Beastie Boys, died as a result of a cancerous tumor in his salivary gland. For … Continue reading →

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Llama Daze Are Here Again

Posted on June 1, 2012 by theurbanllama

Being the Urban Llama, and a general llama enthusiast, I’m always on the lookout for the chance to do a meet and greet with some real llamas. I had just such an opportunity last Saturday at Scott County Park in … Continue reading →

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Isabella Naomi “Peanut” Langley-Wilson

Posted on May 15, 2012 by theurbanllama

Damn-hell, I have a baby! I’m a father too… That is an interesting jacket to slip on. It feels a wee bit snug, but I’m taking to its cut. Isabella Naomi Langley-Wilson was born on April 10, 2012, at 8:25 … Continue reading →

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Baby Llama and Gumbo Ya-Ya in Louisville

Posted on April 9, 2012 by theurbanllama

A few weeks back there was a party planned of special significance on a Sunday in Louisville. The clans had gathered for a baby shower, which is not my usual speed, but what put the real twist on this shindig … Continue reading →

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Kentucky Wildcats Claw Past Kansas to Win NCAA Championship

Posted on April 3, 2012 by theurbanllama

The Cats did it! After being ranked number one in the country for 20 of 29 weeks this season, Kentucky put the finishing touches on their dream season before 70,913 at the Superdome in New Orleans, and once again sit atop college … Continue reading →

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The Kentucky Wildcats play for the NCAA championship Monday in New Orleans

Posted on April 2, 2012 by theurbanllama

It is Championship Day in the Bluegrass. That doesn’t mean the Kentucky Wildcats have this sewed up, but it sure is nice seeing them back in the title game. Kentucky endured a spirited attack from their in-state rival Louisville on Saturday … Continue reading →

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Battle for the Bluegrass in the Big Easy

Posted on March 30, 2012 by theurbanllama

LOUISVILLE AND KENTUCKY FACE OFF IN THE FINAL FOUR Y’all ready for this?!? Saturday at 6:09 ET, the University of Louisville Cardinals will square off in New Orleans against the University of Kentucky Wildcats in a Final Four matchup to decide one … Continue reading →

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