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U2 Delivers Top Concert for 2017 in Kentucky

In a close competition, Irish band U2 edged out Roger Waters as the top 2017 concert in Kentucky. Both artists share distinguished histories of political commentary and used their stages as platforms to spotlight current world disorder, raising these two … Continue reading

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Crawfish Pie Spices Up Monday Dinner

Anyone out there ever have an item that keeps hanging around in the refrigerator or freezer just screaming to get used up, but don’t have a great idea what to do with it? I had a single pie crust lingering … Continue reading

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Southern Rebel Tom Petty Passes Away into the Great Wide Open

Several prominent musical legends passed away in 2017. Of note were Gregg Allman, Walter Becker, Chuck Berry, Glenn Campbell, Chris Cornell, and Fats Domino – but it was losing Tom Petty that hit closest to my heart. Petty, the highway … Continue reading

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From Affleck to Weinstein, Floodgates open in 2017 for Victims of Sexual Harassment

As 2017 has now exited let us all take a group exhale and attempt to relax as we bid farewell to this tumultuous year. Unfortunately, unlike a bad hangover, the nation can’t simply slam a bottle of Pedialyte and hope … Continue reading

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Roll Tide is Heard Once Again Across the Land

The Alabama Crimson Tide came back from a 13-0 halftime deficit to defeat the Georgia Bulldogs in overtime 26-23, winning a 5th college football national championship in nine years under Coach Nick Saban. If anything is known about a Saban-coached … Continue reading

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Gumbo Ya-Ya for a Christmas Birthday

Holiday gatherings are generally neither small nor intimate affairs in my family these days. They use to be growing up. There were just the four of us in Frankfort, as our extended relations lived in North Carolina and Pennsylvania. These … Continue reading

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Egg and Sausage Casserole for New Year’s Eve

As we are now on the umpteenth day of Christmas vacation, with kids and adults endlessly home, staying up late, and famished come morning, I wanted to pass along a breakfast creation that has proved easy and satisfying. Nothing fancy … Continue reading

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Friday Night is the Right Time for Shrimp Étouffée

Baby it is cold outside. I’m ready to get in the house where it’s warm, pour a glass of wine and get my cook on. This is the perfect time of year for a hot and spicy dish. I picked … Continue reading

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A Pioneer Breakfast Sandwich that Steals the Show

With the weekend upon us, I thought some sort of breakfast treat might come in handy. It’s customary at our house on either Saturday or Sunday, if not both, to cook up a hefty brunch once everyone is awake to … Continue reading

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Jones Upset Victory Stuns GOP in Deep Red Alabama

The tide did roll Tuesday night in Alabama’s Senate election, right over the top of President Trump, Steve Bannon, and most importantly consuming Republican Roy Moore. In this current age of Trumpism, all decent people, regardless of affiliation, have desperately … Continue reading

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