Category Archives: Travel

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

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

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

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

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

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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Lebowski Fest Founder Arrested at Bowling Alley

You really couldn’t script this any better if you tried. In 1998, the Coen Brothers released the film “The Big Lebowski,” about two men named Jeffrey Lebowski. One is an out-of-work, lazy, pot smoking, White Russian drinking hippie who is … Continue reading

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American Pharoah Wins One for the Ages

I have to admit I missed the Belmont Stakes on June 6, when American Pharoah secured his third and final victory in the Triple Crown series of horse racing. I had him winning in my trifecta for the Kentucky Derby on May 2, … Continue reading

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Baltimore Burning

It is discouraging to see the images of Baltimore glowing from the fires of violence, but sadly not surprising. Having lived down the road in Washington, DC for 13 years, I was over in B’more often. I used to catch … Continue reading

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Kentucky Wildcats Finish Season 31-0, But Miles To Go

For those only now tuning in to college basketball and not living in the Bluegrass Region – it’s going to be hard for you to grasp the intensity of passion that comes from fans of the Kentucky Wildcats. By beating … Continue reading

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Mural by MTO Adds Intrigue to Manchester Street in Lexington

On first glance the image on the side of the Pepper Distillery Warehouse in Lexington might bring to mind the idea of a protest or biohazard warning, but in fact the mural painted by French artist MTO depicts a street … Continue reading

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