Kentucky by Heart: Memory of traumatic childhood experience and loss of a favorite toy
By Steve Flairty Kentucky Today As we all know, early life experiences can stay locked forever in our memories, and…
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Kentucky by Heart: Upcoming 225th anniversary of Grants Lick brings back fond childhood memories
By Steve Flairty NKyTribune columnist When Grandma Flairty was still driving, I recall on our family visits her getting in…
Kentucky by Heart: A most underrated tool of the small farmer or gardener — the trusty bucket
By Steve Flairty NKyTribune Columnist I should have learned while growing up in Claryville that the most important tool for…
Kentucky by Heart: With the beginning of summer comes fond memories of childhood ‘swimming holes’
By Steve Flairty Special to NKyTribune Memorial Day is past and it’s time to focus on summer activities. For many,…
Kentucky by Heart: Exploring Kentucky’s role in War of 1812; Independence Day memories from Claryville
By Steve Flairty Special to NKyTribune After thinking about a Kentucky connection to Independence Day for this week’s column, I…
Kentucky by Heart: Didn’t go to kindergarten so everything I needed to know I learned close to home
By Steve Flairty NKyTribune columnist Author Robert Fulghum got a lot of mileage out of his 1988 book, All I…
Kentucky by Heart: Sharing the deep sense of place, shared roots and love of our Bluegrass home
Steve Flairty grew up feeling good about Kentucky. He recalls childhood day trips (and sometimes overnight ones) orchestrated by his…