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Kentucky by Heart: Change in location means gardening — and a surprising interest in the weather

April 30, 2019April 29, 20190

By Steve Flairty NKyTribune columnist Starting as a toddler, and for most of my youth, hearing my parents talk about…

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Kentucky by Heart: These guys are deltiologists — meaning they collect postcards — lots of postcards

April 16, 2019April 14, 20190

By Steve Flairty NKyTribune columnist When Carl Howell looks back on his professional work career, a highly successful one, he…

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Kentucky by Heart: Grieving the loss of a beloved brother with the precious legacy he left behind

April 2, 2019April 1, 20190

By Steve Flairty NKyTribune columnist I don’t know for sure if the wildflower seeds, the kind that come mixed in…

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Kentucky by Heart: Kentucky is full of interesting topics to write about; sharing 33 of the best

March 26, 2019March 27, 20190

By Steve Flairty KyForward columnist Finding fresh material to write a weekly column about Kentucky is always a bit of…

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Kentucky by Heart: As state is abuzz with basketball, some new hoops books to highlight ‘annointed time’

March 19, 2019March 18, 20190

By Steve Flairty KyForward columnist Basketball is buzzing in Kentucky these days, with both high school and college basketball tournaments…

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Kentucky by Heart: Brothers appearance in Sweet Sixteen would have made their grandfather proud

March 12, 2019March 11, 20190

By Steve Flairty NKyTribune columnist Uncle Donnie would have been “bustin’ his buttons” proud this past week watching his two…

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Kentucky by Heart: James Duane Bolin pens first in-depth, critical biography of ‘Baron of the Bluegrass’

March 5, 2019March 4, 20190

By Steve Flairty NKyTribune columnist There was a day when collegiate basketball in America was “just a sport,” when college…

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Kentucky by Heart: From ‘splittin’ jeans’ to splitting genes, Pendleton County native earned Nobel Prize

February 26, 2019February 25, 20190

By Steve Flairty NKyTribune columnist Rural Kentucky had a big part to play in the awarding of the 1993 Nobel…

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Kentucky by Heart: Kentuckian Joe Fulks overcame dirt-poor upbringing to reach basketball Hall of Fame

February 19, 2019February 18, 20190

By Steve Flairty NKyTribune columnist Starting with my youthful years, I’ve enjoyed learning about well-known basketball players, especially ones connected…

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Kentucky by Heart: Love is in the air this Valentine’s week, and the Bluegrass State can be quite romantic

February 12, 2019February 11, 20190

By Steve Flairty NKyTribune columnist There’s a lovely rumor going around that the Bluegrass State is, in fact, a romantic…

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Kentucky by Heart: Sharing some nonfiction titles celebrating Appalachian Eastern Kentucky

February 5, 2019February 4, 20190

By Steve Flairty NKyTribune columnist Although I was raised in the northern part of Kentucky and have spent adulthood living…

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Kentucky by Heart: There’s probably a song about that, but please don’t expect me to sing along

January 29, 2019January 28, 20190

By Steve Flairty KyForward columnist I generally enjoy the subject of music, but I’m a slow learner when it comes…

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Kentucky by Heart: Central Kentucky sisters work to expand food program to ‘FEED’ hungry kids

January 22, 2019January 21, 20190

By Steve Flairty KyForward columnist Shannon Smith carries a searing and vivid image of a child she worked with while…

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Kentucky by Heart: Some interesting facts you may not know about our first (and fifth) governor

January 15, 2019January 14, 20190

By Steve Flairty NKyTribune columnist “Who was the first Kentucky governor?” is the question I’ve asked fourth graders for years…

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Kentucky by Heart: Reviewing some well-written Kentucky books of the ‘can’t put it down’ variety

January 8, 2019January 14, 20190

By Steve Flairty NKyTribune Columnist Over the course of a year, I review dozens of books by local authors from…

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Kentucky by Heart: And, to the letter, sharing big plans and good wishes for this brand new year

January 1, 2019December 31, 20180

By Steve Flairty Special to NKyTribune I have big plans for 2019, and probably not surprisingly for you, the readers,…

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Kentucky by Heart: Mike Howard went from ‘black sheep’ to beloved ‘Mountain Santa,’ the legend

December 25, 2018December 24, 20180

Because Christmas is all about traditions, we are offering this traditional Kentucky by Heart column on Mike Howard, the Mountain…

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Kentucky by Heart: Versailles Brewing Co. grows from the mutual interests of farmer’s market friends

December 18, 2018December 17, 20180

By Steve Flairty NKyTribune Columnist At Curtis Congleton’s booth at the Woodford County Farmers Market in downtown Versailles, Gary Jones…

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Kentucky by Heart: No shortage of inspirational quotes attributed to well-known Kentuckians

December 11, 2018December 10, 20180

By Steve Flairty NKyTribune columnist My dad used to say to me when I was growing up: “When in doubt,…

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Kentucky by Heart: Author Bob Rouse part of what makes Midway one of state’s special small towns

December 4, 2018December 4, 20180

By Steve Flairty NKyTribune Columnist Since I became a resident of central Kentucky years ago, I’ve had a bit of…

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Kentucky by Heart: Lifelong musician Frank Messina finds new path as writer of murder/mystery novels

November 27, 2018November 26, 20180

By Steve Flairty NKyTribune Columnist Until recently, Frank “Doc” Messina’s choice of performing arts pretty much focused in one area. …

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Kentucky by Heart: With a heart heavy with the loss of younger brother, wishing the best of Thanksgiving

November 20, 2018November 19, 20180

By Steve Flairty Special to NKyTribune In one respect, this Thanksgiving season will be a time of genuine sadness for…

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