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Get a Tote Bag with a Side of Healthcare at the kynect Booth

Posted on August 28, 2015 by theurbanllama

Tuesday was Senior Day at the Kentucky State Fair, and tens of thousands of individuals age 55 and above came by the busload to the fairgrounds to take advantage of the $1 admission available. It’s a great day to observe … Continue reading →

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World War II Veteran, Charlie Dyke, Gives Back with Handmade American Flags

Posted on August 24, 2015 by theurbanllama

It was Military Appreciation Day Sunday at the Kentucky State Fair, and I would be remiss in not mentioning a chance encounter I had with Charlie Dyke, one of a dwindling number of World War II veterans remaining in America. … Continue reading →

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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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North Lime Coffee & Donuts Gets The Morning Moving

Posted on August 12, 2015 by theurbanllama

I recently was in Lexington for a couple mornings in a row to take the kids to classes at the Lexington Living Arts & Sciences Center. During the next break from school I recommend you check out their creative days … Continue reading →

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2015 Forecastle Brings Bands, Bourbon & Healthcare

Posted on August 4, 2015 by theurbanllama

The Forecastle music festival returned to Louisville July 17-19 with its Kentucky-centric take on the outdoor summer music gathering. This is the premier live music event in Kentucky, catering particularly to the alternative music format, but included a healthy dose … Continue reading →

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Back On The Road To Lighten The Load

Posted on June 26, 2015 by theurbanllama

I am currently trying to drop 25 pounds, to get from a high weight of 210 pounds, down to around 185. That is a comfortable and reasonable weight for me, and will shift my Body Mass Index from overweight to normal. But at 48-years … 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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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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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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…And The Evening Continued at Hammerheads

Posted on October 24, 2014 by theurbanllama

Coming out of Nach Bar we needed eats to offset our alcohol consumption. I had wanted to give Hammerheads a try for a while and was waiting for just this type of night and it paid off in a big … Continue reading →

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