Tag Archives: Kentucky

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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Happy 142nd Kentucky Derby

Posted on May 7, 2016 by theurbanllama

It was a beautiful Derby Day in central Kentucky Saturday, aside from that nasty downpour around 5PM that sent a slew of $500 hats blowing across the grandstand at Churchill Downs. But that failed to dampen the party in the … Continue reading →

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Wagner’s Pharmacy Keeps Tradition Simple

Posted on May 6, 2016 by theurbanllama

As anticipation reaches a frenzied height for the Kentucky Derby, those looking for betting tips on a horse and a tasty meal should stop in to Wagner’s Pharmacy. Located across the street from the backside entrance to Churchill Downs, this … 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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Something Stinks in Sen. McConnell’s Campaign

Posted on August 10, 2013 by theurbanllama

Something always seemed one-off when it was announced last September that Jesse Benton, who ran the successful campaign of Rand Paul for Senate, was being hired by Mitch McConnell as his campaign manager. Especially considering McConnell backed Paul’s opponent, Trey … Continue reading →

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The Rand Paul Rant

Posted on March 14, 2013 by theurbanllama

I guess I will join the chorus of those applauding Sen. Rand Paul (R-Ky.), for his nearly 13 hour rant on the floor of the U.S. Senate in an effort to delay the confirmation of John Brennan as the new … Continue reading →

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DIXIE CHILI

Posted on July 28, 2012 by theurbanllama

Chili is nothing new to the folks living in Kentucky. It’s not exactly a customary dish, but with Cincinnati less than two hours north there is plenty of love to go around for this spicy meat concoction. Two of Cincinnati’s … Continue reading →

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Kentucky Wildcats Claw Past Kansas to Win NCAA Championship

Posted on April 3, 2012 by theurbanllama

The Cats did it! After being ranked number one in the country for 20 of 29 weeks this season, Kentucky put the finishing touches on their dream season before 70,913 at the Superdome in New Orleans, and once again sit atop college … Continue reading →

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The Kentucky Wildcats play for the NCAA championship Monday in New Orleans

Posted on April 2, 2012 by theurbanllama

It is Championship Day in the Bluegrass. That doesn’t mean the Kentucky Wildcats have this sewed up, but it sure is nice seeing them back in the title game. Kentucky endured a spirited attack from their in-state rival Louisville on Saturday … Continue reading →

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Battle for the Bluegrass in the Big Easy

Posted on March 30, 2012 by theurbanllama

LOUISVILLE AND KENTUCKY FACE OFF IN THE FINAL FOUR Y’all ready for this?!? Saturday at 6:09 ET, the University of Louisville Cardinals will square off in New Orleans against the University of Kentucky Wildcats in a Final Four matchup to decide one … Continue reading →

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