Kentucky by Heart: Tim Farmer, state’s ‘premiere outdoorsman,’ a testimony to overcoming adversity
By Steve Flairty NKyTribune columnist Restored, he returns with a rush, our wood-wise son. With him comes The vital fragrance…
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Kentucky by Heart: An impressive number of accomplished people grew up in beautiful Shelby County
By Steve Flairty NKyTribune columnist I recently was a guest speaker at the Shelby County Retired Teachers Association meeting and…
Kentucky by Heart: Get to know Bill Goodman off the air with nostalgic ‘Beans, Biscuits, Family & Friends’
For most who watch Kentucky Educational Television regularly, at least since 1996, the abiding presence and top-flight program host/newsman Bill…
Kentucky By Heart: Thankful for a Bucket List Already Fulfilled, sharing a deep sense of gratitude
Bucket lists get a lot of media play these days, and I’d like to offer mine, created Kentucky-style. But rather…
Kentucky by Heart: With Comedy Open Mic, John Crissman gives kids a chance to do stand-up comedy
By Steve Flairty NKyTribune columnist I recently chatted with John Crissman, a Lexington comedian who has morphed from his own…
Kentucky by Heart: Road trip to Owensboro offered a full serving of food, fun, friendship
By Steve Flairty NKyTribune columnist When friend Doug Alexander heard that I’d be traveling to Owensboro recently to speak at…
Kentucky by Heart: Inspired to write and honor everyday people by David and Lalie Dick
By Steve Flairty NKyTribune columnist I often present the word “inspire” to elementary school students I teach. I’ll usually start…
Kentucky by Heart: So long Paul… thanks for supporting, walking beside me when I needed it most
By Steve Flairty NKyTribune columnist Paul Parrott passed away a couple of weeks ago. He was 90. We became fast…
Kentucky by Heart: Finding a little piece of the past can make you appreciate how far you’ve come
By Steve Flairty KyForward columnist Hot, tired, and with a bit of a cough, I slowly moved the aged and…
Kentucky by Heart: Three great reads by three Kentucky authors inspire, inform and entertain
By Steve Flairty NKyTribune columnist We’re moving into one of my favorite times of the year, when summer haze…
Kentucky by Heart: A close encounter of the bear kind will put a little pep in your step
By Steve Flairty NKyTribune columnist In the summer of 2002, I decided to indulge my hiking interest in a big…
Kentucky by Heart: Detours made destination more satisfying for preacher Dean Brewer
By Steve Flairty KyForward columnist The preacher at Pleasant Ridge Christian Church, in small and rural Cowan, Kentucky, found his…
Kentucky by Heart: Teacher’s national anthem performance remains memorable
Occasionally, we find ourselves right smack in the presence of an unexpected event that influences our lives for a long…
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…