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Constance Alexander: Those who choose not to read have no advantage over those who can’t 

October 4, 2019October 4, 20190

In 1986, the Graves County school district banned the reading of William Faulkner’s “As I Lay Dying” based on the…

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Constance Alexander: Being reminded of what work really is and whether we appreciate it enough

September 3, 2019September 2, 20190

In my New Jersey hometown, the Duchess Diner was the main hang out for teenagers. Next door from the Dairy…

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Constance Alexander: Missing miracle of Fancy Farm by staying close to home, reading Wendell Berry

August 6, 2019August 6, 20190

Along with the 19,500 pounds of barbecue served up at the annual Fancy Farm picnic, there is enough hot air…

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Constance Alexander: Beloved Kentucky writer Jesse Stuart will open your eyes; just read one of his books

July 31, 2019July 29, 20191

In 1954, beloved Kentucky writer Jesse Stuart made a presentation to a full house of teachers in Lovett Auditorium on…

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Constance Alexander: One small step toward history in the making; now, how about creating a better world

July 24, 2019July 23, 20190

If it weren’t for my brother-in-law, I would have missed the moon landing in 1969. I was spending the summer…

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Constance Alexander: Genetic eye disorder leads biologist to alternative ways to see the world

June 28, 2019June 27, 20190

When he was a farm boy growing up in rural Iowa, John Pollpeter was like most kids. He played Little…

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Constance Alexander: Forget your password — and then try to remember, if you can, your favorite teacher

April 29, 2019April 28, 20190

You know the routine. You forgot your password, and you didn’t write it down because you were sure you’d never…

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Constance Alexander: Mark Twain might be pleased with this poetry celebration that’s ahead of its times

April 16, 2019April 15, 20190

When Mark Twain declared, “When the end of the world comes, I want to be in Kentucky, because everything there…

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Constance Alexander: At the end of a long, arduous literacy journey, the writer resists ground rush

April 9, 2019April 9, 20190

The Irish Blessing poem begins with the line, “May the road rise up to meet you.” It goes on to…

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Constance Alexander: Once there were three siblings — but one grew up to make an ambrosia centerpiece

November 26, 2018November 25, 20180

Of all the Alexander daughters, who would have thought Pamela would be the one? We’re talking about Pamela Jane, the…

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Constance Alexander: The wide world of sports is most thrilling when it involves the home team

October 2, 2018October 1, 20180

The thrill of victory and the agony of defeat are most keenly felt when it’s the hometown team we root…

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Constance Alexander: Speaking up, speaking out, speaking the truth, even when it hurts

September 26, 2018September 25, 20180

Last week in Murray, Ky., about a hundred twenty citizens showed up for a town hall discussion about plans for…

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Constance Alexander: The last holiday of summer also a time to honor legacy of our labor unions

September 4, 2018September 3, 20180

The pressman always talked too loud; in fact, he shouted. When I asked my father why, Daddy explained that the…

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Constance Alexander: Justine Riley shares her sensory appreciation of the horse in new book

August 31, 2018August 30, 20180

“Most people think horses are beautiful, but I think they smell good,” says Justine Riley. In fact, she is so…

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Constance Alexander: Communities benefit when their workplaces are accessible and inclusive

August 21, 2018August 21, 20180

When Carrissa Johnson sends me an email, I pay attention. As Satellite Office Manager of Murray’s Center for Accessible Living,…

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Constance Alexander: More and more, we must separate the factual wheat from fake news chaff

August 12, 2018August 11, 20180

“In today’s digital age, it can often be challenging for consumers to determine what information is truly reliable. But whether…

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Constance Alexander: Fading hydrangeas signal change of seasons, reminder of passage of time

August 8, 2018August 11, 20180

The hydrangeas are past their peak. Blue-green fades gracefully to a luminous, pearly luster, while rose-colored bursts ease toward rust….

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Constance Alexander: ‘All the King’s Men’ sparks conversations about politics, power, and corruption

July 24, 2018July 25, 20180

Six hundred-sixty-one. That’s a passel of pages to read. Just figuring out how long it takes to reach the end…

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Constance Alexander: A nation that went to the moon should be able to solve today’s complex problems

June 26, 2018June 22, 20180

Families got a package deal on tonsillectomies when I was a child. At least that is how it seems to…

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Constance Alexander: Pulitzer Prize-winning musical ‘Next to Normal’ explores bipolar disorder

June 18, 2018June 17, 20180

Demi Lovato, Russell Brand, Carrie Fisher — even adorable girl-next-door-who-happens-to-be-host-of-ever-popular CBS Sunday Morning, Jane Pauley – admit to bouts of…

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Constance Alexander: Father’s Day tribute to an unconventional dad who ruled the dawn

June 11, 2018June 11, 20180

Daddy talked back to the radio and TV when he disagreed with political news and views. He described the U.S.A….

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Constance Alexander: As a teenager, a springtime drive along Main Street provided a lasting memory

June 4, 2018June 3, 20180

In the northeast where I grew up, it was springtime until prom was over and graduation loomed. The promise of…

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