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Entries from June 2008

Thank you, Lt. Governor Pence

February 28th, 2007 · No Comments

I suspect strongly that Pence is right on the money. The deal between Fletcher and Stumbo might have ended the investigation, but it certainly didn’t end the speculation. If anything, it fueled it.

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Tags: History · Miscellaneous · Politics

Ten Questions About This UK Team

February 26th, 2007 · No Comments

The Mildcats, like the tin man in the Wizard of Oz, have no heart, no confidence in themselves or their coaches, and no shot of advancing very deep into the NCAA Tournament bracket.

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Tags: Basketball · Sports · University of Kentucky

Instead of Empty Gesture, Kentucky Can Do Something Significant

February 25th, 2007 · No Comments

In these more enlightened times, the statue of Davis should be moved to the Kentucky Military Museum, or some such place, and replaced by one that would honor the achievements of a Kentucky-born African-American and/or female.

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Tags: History · Miscellaneous · Muhammad Ali · Politics

A Valentine for Emmylou Harris

February 23rd, 2007 · 2 Comments

Tears began streaming down Cowboy Steve’s beaming face. Remembering, I still get goose bumps. It was one of the most wonderful moments of my life

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Tags: Entertainment · Miscellaneous

The Selling of College Sports

February 22nd, 2007 · 2 Comments

But, rest assured, if money is involved, someday we’re liable to have the “Betty Crocker Turnover of the Game” or the “Home Depot Brick of the Game.”

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Tags: Basketball · Entertainment · Sports · University of Kentucky · University of Louisville

Is There A Spot for Me in the National Senior Games?

February 21st, 2007 · No Comments

Can’t play? Volunteers Needed For Event in Louisville June 22-July 7

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Tags: Basketball · Entertainment · Golf · Miscellaneous · Sports

Come On, Tubby, Play Stevenson

February 20th, 2007 · No Comments

He may be the light and the way to success in the post-season. Anybody have any better ideas about how the Cats might change their chemistry and their attitude?

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Tags: Basketball · Sports · University of Kentucky

Handicapping the Governor’s Race

February 19th, 2007 · 1 Comment

Even Democrats are divided about Stumbo’s decision to let Fletcher off the hook. Some are angry that he didn’t take it to the limit, but others praise him for saving the commonwealth a lot of money and ugliness.

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Tags: History · Miscellaneous · Politics

Help Wanted: My Book Needs a Sponsor

February 19th, 2007 · 1 Comment

We all know that illiteracy is a huge problem in Kentucky. We all want to do what we can to improve our childrens’ reading skills and interest in history. We also want to give youngsters who live near or below the poverty line inspirational and uplifting stories about positive role models that might make them believe that they, too, can succeed.

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Tags: Entertainment · History · Miscellaneous · Politics · Sports

Hardaway Exercises His Right to Be Stupid

February 18th, 2007 · No Comments

The NBA is overwhelmingly heterosexual. We know that from all the lawsuits involving paternity issues and spousal abuse. What I wonder, though, is if the majority of players feel more or less as Hardaway does.

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Tags: Basketball · History · Politics · Sports