Kentucky by Heart: Many people experienced the feeling of ‘coming home’ to Rabbit Hash Store
By Steve Flairty NKyTribune contributor I was saddened to hear about the recent fire that destroyed a Northern Kentucky landmark….
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Kentucky by Heart: Bryant book inspires memories of childhood experiences in a NKy family tobacco patch
By Steve Flairty NKyTribune contributor I reflected on my youth around the family tobacco farm recently while reading Farming in…
Kentucky by Heart: African American Encyclopedia calls needed attention to contributions of Dunnigan
By Steve Flairty Special to NKyTribune I recently picked up another in my collection of Kentucky-related encyclopedias. With The Kentucky…
Kentucky by Heart: Let me tell you about my ‘Tuesdays (and Thursdays) with Morgan’
By Steve Flairty NKyTribune columnist I’m already looking for Morgan Alexander as I arrive at LA Fitness at the Palomar…
Kentucky by Heart: Proof that being a good father is about spending time, not money
By Steve Flairty NKyTribune columnist It’s a late afternoon in my townhouse in Lexington, and I’m sitting at the computer…
Kentucky by Heart: Plenty of places in the Bluegrass offer gentle ride into the sunset
By Steve Flairty NKyTribune columnist Steve Flairty grew up feeling good about Kentucky. He recalls childhood trips orchestrated by his…
Kentucky by Heart: Sharing the deep sense of place, shared roots of our Bluegrass home
Steve Flairty grew up feeling good about Kentucky. He recalls childhood day trips (and sometimes overnight ones) orchestrated by his…
Kentucky by Heart: Former top-ranked boxer Stitch noted more for his feats outside the ring
In the 1950s and early into 1960, Louisville’s Rudell Stitch was a highly successful amateur and professional boxer. He ranked…
Kentucky by Heart: Harlan County has plenty to celebrate in the way of good people and talent
By Steve Flairty NKyTribune columnist Steve Flairty grew up feeling good about Kentucky. He recalls childhood day trips (and sometimes…
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…
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: 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: Breast cancer is ‘common denominator’ in group’s shared journey
Steve Flairty grew up feeling good about Kentucky. He recalls childhood trips orchestrated by his father, with the take-off points…
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: 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…
Everyday Heroes: What legacy will you leave behind? Latest book offers shining examples
Following is the introduction to Steve Flairty’s newest book, Kentucky’s Everyday Heroes #4, as he talks about the importance of…
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…