Kentucky by Heart: When communing with nature, sometimes a freight train really is just a freight train
By Steve Flairty NKyTribune columnist Several years back, Bill Bryson authored a book called A Walk in the Woods. In…
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Kentucky by Heart: Breast cancer is ‘common denominator’ in group’s shared journey
By Steve Flairty NKyTribune columnist It was 1999 in Lexington, and five women who attended the Southern Acres Christian Church…
Kentucky by Heart: Corns, ‘poor boy from Lewis County,’ made historic impact on education system
By Steve Flairty NKyTribune columnist Judge Ray Corns, of the Franklin County Circuit Court, handed down one of the most…
Kentucky by Heart: Some personal reading recommendations to get you through the fall season
By Steve Flairty NKyTribune columnist My personal reading choices have little to do with the time of the year it…
Kentucky by Heart: Far from intimidating, former Clark educator Pace was a warm problem solver
By Steve Flairty NKyTribune columnist My early perception of Donald Pace, long-time Clark County educator who died on on Sept….
Kentucky by Heart: My only sibling is not only something special; he is one of the best
By Steve Flairty NKyTribune columnist I could see clearly when my brother and I were growing up that we had…
Kentucky by Heart: Writing, faith in God help Rita Setness cope with unexpected loss of son
By Steve Flairty NKyTribune columnist Writing a book called Surviving Child Loss was, for Nicholasville resident Rita Setness, part of…
Kentucky by Heart: From east to west, parks to lakes to caves, there is much to love about our state
By Steve Flairty KyForward columnist When Rich Dailey talks about what he likes about his adopted state of Kentucky, it…
Kentucky by Heart: Some interesting facts you may not know about our first (and fifth) governor
By Steve Flairty NKyTribune columnist “Who was the first Kentucky governor?” is the question I’ve asked fourth graders for years…
Kentucky by Heart: Recruiting ‘rockstar’ David Armstrong paid his dues on road to success
By Steve Flairty NKyTribune columnist No one should ever question David Armstrong, former Western Kentucky Hilltopper quarterback, UK coaching staff…
Kentucky by Heart: One man’s top 10 bucket list of books not to be missed — what are your favorites?
By Steve Flairty NKyTribune columnist My love of reading Kentucky-related books, particularly non-fiction, started as a child. Inspired by my…
Kentucky by Heart: Life-defining roles of student and teacher a matter for both joy and excitement
By Steve Flairty NKyTribune columnist When schools go back in session for another year, as they are now, it always…
Kentucky by Heart: Murray State historian Duane Bolin approaches each day with joy
By Steve Flairty NKyTribune columnist The first time I met Dr. Duane Bolin, history professor at Murray State University since…
Kentucky by Heart: Moving and marriage, summer dramas, show major life changes a risky business
By Steve Flairty NKyTribune columnist Has anybody seen Suzanne’s blow dryer? Or what about those important documents I lost during…
Kentucky by Heart: Life’s detours made destination more satisfying for preacher Dean Brewer
By Steve Flairty NKyTribune columnist The preacher at Pleasant Ridge Christian Church, in small and rural Cowan, Kentucky, found his…
Kentucky by Heart: Poring over Kentucky’s past gives new meaning to the present, future
By Steve Flairty NKyTribune columnist This is a reprint of a column originally published on June 21, 2015. I typically…
Kentucky by Heart: Enterprising Katie Taylor, Grandpa Marvin ‘buds’ in more ways than one
By Steve Flairty NKyTribune columnist This is a reprint of a Kentucky by Heart column that originally appeared on June…
Kentucky by Heart: Old-fashioned teamwork at center of Louise Rhodus’ path to success
By Steve Flairty NKyTribune columnnist This is a reprint of a Kentucky by Heart column that first appeared on June…
Kentucky by Heart: Teacher’s national anthem performance remains memorable
By Steve Flairty NKyTribune columnist This column is a reprint of a Kentucky by Heart published on May 26, 2015….
Kentucky by Heart: For the eager young salesman, mail-order worm business didn’t work out
By Steve Flairty NKyTribune columnist This is a reprint of a Kentucky by Heart column that was originally published on…
Kentucky by Heart: Historic furnaces harken back to time when state was a major producer of iron
By Steve Flairty NKyTribune columnist If you do enough traveling around Kentucky, particularly riding on back roads in rural areas,…
Kentucky by Heart: Camp counselor’s sunny countenance belies pain of difficult youth
By Steve Flairty NKyTribune columnist (Editor’s Note: This column is reprinted from the Aug. 4, 2015, Kentucky by Heart column)…