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Election Day in Alabama Senate Race

Posted on December 12, 2017 by theurbanllama

Today the fine folks in Alabama will step to the polls to fill the U.S. Senate seat vacated by Jeff Sessions, who accepted the nomination as U.S. Attorney General from president-elect Trump. The temporary appointee, Republican Luther Strange, lost a … Continue reading →

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Between Hospital Visits, A Quick Herb Rubbed Sirloin Tip Roast

Posted on December 11, 2017 by theurbanllama

I’ve been preoccupied with hospital visits from Friday going into Tuesday. Thankfully things are progressing in a positive direction for my dad and all should be home tomorrow. Between Friday and now has been a blur of rotating hospital rooms, … Continue reading →

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A Saturday in Lexington with the New UK Wildcats

Posted on December 10, 2017 by theurbanllama

As football nears its college playoff conclusion, it tends to get lost that basketball is well underway. Regardless of UK’s bowl destination, the tip-off of basketball season is always welcomed in the Bluegrass. Coach John Calipari has another crop of … Continue reading →

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Minnesota Senator Al Franken Resigns Amid Sexual Harassment Allegations

Posted on December 7, 2017 by theurbanllama

Today Sen. Al Franken, D-Minn., resigned over the continued allegations by women of unwanted sexual advances from the politician and former comedian, primarily during his years prior to becoming an elected official. As reverberations emanating from the Harvey Weinstein scandal … Continue reading →

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A Ribeye Roast Done to Perfection

Posted on December 6, 2017 by theurbanllama

A Ribeye Roast is normally not in my price zone, but with my 14-year old out of the house for a few nights getting his legislative groove on with the Kentucky Youth Assembly (KYA), that is one horse-sized appetite removed … Continue reading →

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Attendance Dips at Start of UK Basketball Season

Posted on December 5, 2017 by theurbanllama

An interesting thing is happening in the heart of Big Blue Nation. As college football is heading to its bowl season conclusion, basketball is just getting started, but unlike a normal season something is missing. Approximately 3,000 people to be … Continue reading →

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Trump Confidant Michael Flynn Indicted and Pleads Guilty

Posted on December 4, 2017 by theurbanllama

“Lock her up! Lock her up!” That was the chant heard at the Republican National Convention. Ironically it was led onstage by retired Gen. Michael Flynn. How fitting to now see instead of Hillary Clinton guilty of wrongdoing it is … Continue reading →

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A Birthday Dinner of Shepherd’s Pie

Posted on December 2, 2017 by theurbanllama

My 12-year old, Jacy, turned 13 over the Thanksgiving break. I was flattered that he requested I cook him my Shepherd’s Pie and we celebrate at home this year. Of course this means he’ll score heftier portion sizes than served … Continue reading →

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Rivalry Game Ends in Rout As Louisville Crushes Kentucky

Posted on November 27, 2017 by theurbanllama

Blue skies and sunshine were in abundance Saturday in Lexington as in-state rival Louisville visited Kroger Field to take on the Kentucky Wildcats. Optimism was high for a competitive game as the kickoff sailed downfield in this early noon game, … Continue reading →

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Wild Turkey Country is a Thanksgiving Must

Posted on November 24, 2017 by theurbanllama

Happy Thanksgiving everyone! As a food fan, I love me some Thanksgiving. Sure it’s just dinner and such, but any time there is a situation that devotes a chunk of Wednesday to shopping and prep, along with a full day … Continue reading →

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