Category Archives: Family

Quilts at KY State Fair Celebrate Life, Love & National Championships

Posted on August 22, 2015 by theurbanllama

The traditional craft of quilting has steadily been on the rise in popularity for decades now, and some of the best and most unique examples of yesterday’s styles mixed with today’s contemporary designs can be found in the Textiles Exhibit … Continue reading →

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Buffalo Trace 5K Goes Down Smooth and Easy

Posted on July 5, 2015 by theurbanllama

With the excess in consumption that usually goes hand-in-hand with the celebration of our nation’s independence, I dragged myself up from bed early to run The Great Buffalo Chase 5K in Frankfort Saturday, which ironically is hosted on the grounds of … Continue reading →

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Winchell’s in Lexington is Game Ready and Satisfying

Posted on March 11, 2015 by theurbanllama

For those that enjoy a side of sports with their meal you should drop by Winchell’s for a meal and a game. Think Buffalo Wild Wings, but tone down the volume and give it a more family friendly, localized appeal. … Continue reading →

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Snowbound Once Again in Kentucky

Posted on March 6, 2015 by theurbanllama

It started falling about 5:00PM yesterday, as if right on cue. Every meteorological model around was tracking a fast-moving storm traveling west to east across the south region. A winter storm advisory began at 1:00 PM Wednesday for Winter Storm … Continue reading →

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Ann Arbor Delivers on The Big House & Krazy Jim’s Blimpy Burger

Posted on March 3, 2015 by theurbanllama

After exiting Lafayette Coney Island in downtown Detroit I was fat and happy, but I still had not satisfied my sense of adventure. I needed to hit something else to scratch my itch. A little exploring would help work off … Continue reading →

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Urban Llama Offers Safe Haven to AZ Llamas on the Loose

Posted on February 27, 2015 by theurbanllama

Hey Black Llama and White Llama, if all that running around is getting you down, find your way to the Bluegrass State and the Urban Llama can put you guys up till the heat is off. In terms of full … Continue reading →

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Coney Islands Come Naturally in Detroit

Posted on February 26, 2015 by theurbanllama

I had to make a run to Detroit right before Christmas, completely unexpectedly, and not necessarily where one might want to venture with the holidays looming. But Detroit is an iconic location. It’s the Motor City, home to the automobile … Continue reading →

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Been A Strange End To 2014

Posted on December 31, 2014 by theurbanllama

The year coming to a close this evening never really did slow down for me, so it seems fitting that 2014 had a particularly hectic ending. Much of the polarization 2014 held had to do with my work at the … Continue reading →

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The Louisville Zoo Is Looking Wild

Posted on April 30, 2014 by theurbanllama

  With warmer temps finally taking away some of the sting from winter, I’ve made two trips to the Louisville Zoo over the last couple weeks to get the kids outside to enjoy some sunshine. I honestly can’t say the … 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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