Kentucky by Heart: Enjoying Fall color; author Bill Noel’s new book; Grant’s Lick History Mural unveiled
By Steve Flairty NKyTribune columnist One of the contributing reasons why my wife and I decided to buy our current…
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Kentucky by Heart: There is an art to a good interview; sharing tips learned along the way
By Steve Flairty NKyTribune columnist If I may indulge a bit of your time and interest this week, please allow…
Kentucky by Heart: Rediscovering the works of iconic writer and Kentucky native Robert Penn Warren
By Steve Flairty NKyTribune columnist Although I possess a dozen or so books written by or about Robert Penn Warren,…
Kentucky by Heart: A conversation with Lexington’s E. William ‘Eric’ Fruge, author of Uncle Ahmed’s Toys
By Steve Flairty NKyTribune columnist When a group of war-weary Syrian refugees are welcomed by a small community inside an…
Kentucky by Heart: As Labor Day nears, reflecting on the good, and bad, of Ky’s labor relations history
By Steve Flairty NKyTribune columnist While growing up, Labor Day Weekend always meant two things to me. First, it was…
Kentucky by Heart: NKyian Ron Ellis to sign new book; Carl Faith was well-known KY mathematician
By Steve Flairty NKyTribune columnist Northern Kentuckian Ron Ellis will be signing his new book, Yonder: Tales from an Outdoor…
Kentucky by Heart: Eastern Kentuckians share personal experiences on recent flooding, recovery
By Steve Flairty NKyTribune Columnist Who can speak most authentically about the catastrophic flooding in eastern Kentucky? Eastern Kentuckians, of…
Kentucky by Heart: A shift from the pursuit of a career in sports leads Dan White to his true calling
By Steve Flairty NKyTribune columnist Dan White was all about playing sports while growing up in Lawrenceburg a couple of…
Kentucky by Heart: Quiet solitude helps this introvert recharge; some Kentucky-centric introverted activites
By Steve Flairty NKyTribune columnist I realized that I was probably an introvert in my mid-teens, though I didn’t call…
Kentucky by Heart: Some recent discoveries about Kentucky’s unique connection to American heritage
By Steve Flairty NKyTribune Columnist In the “Wondering If You Knew This About Kentucky” department, here are a few tidbits…
Kentucky by Heart: Sharing some recently-read non-fiction titles celebrating the people and culture of KY
By Steve Flairty NKyTribune columnist Kentuckians are always looking for ways to find out more about their people and culture,…
Kentucky by Heart: Sharing some enriching experiences that fuel passion for our state
By Steve Flairty NKyTribune Columnist There have been a lot of enriching “Kentucky by Heart” experiences for me lately. None…
Kentucky by Heart: Learning to drive is a daunting task, Kyians share some of their rookie driver stories
By Steve Flairty NKyTribune columnist Recently noticing a sixteen-year-old neighbor preparing to take her car driver’s license test, I recalled…
Kentucky by Heart: Versailles resident Noel Parrish became field commander for Tuskegee Airmen
Last week I shared a story about a Tuskegee Airman, Harry Stewart, with a Kentucky connection. In March 1948, he…
Kentucky by Heart: Little-known story of Tuskeegee Airman who parachuted into Loretta Lynn’s town
By Steve Flairty NKyTribune columnist Occasionally, I find an interesting Kentucky story that I’m surprised I hadn’t already heard. I…
Kentucky by Heart: Dale Woolum exits rocky path to one of positive fulfillment and concern for others
Editor’s note: This is the second of a two-part about William “Dale” Woolum, who until his recent release, spent four…
Kentucky by Heart: Special business relationships are important, despite minor inconveniences
By Steve Flairty NKyTribune columnist We all know that trust is of utmost importance in most human interactions, and I’ve…
Kentucky by Heart: Some favorite Ky-centric corny jokes from 22 years of teaching fourth-graders
By Steve Flairty NKyTribune columnist My students unmercifully served a lot of corny jokes my way, especially the fourth graders…
Kentucky by Heart: New book by Georgia Green Stamper offers heartfelt collection of folksy essays
By Steve Flairty NKyTribune columnist While many people waste away time in clueless, distracting activity, Lexington author Georgia Green Stamper…
Kentucky by Heart: Gathering of Descendants returns in June; books highlights ‘Wicked Western Kentucky’
By Steve Flairty NKyTribune columnist Frontiersman Daniel Boone is perhaps as well-known a name in Kentucky as there is, and…
Kentucky by Heart: Speaking in public requires grace, and occasionally biting your tongue
By Steve Flairty NKyTribune columnist While sharing a Sunday religious message at a Lexington nursing home a few years back,…
Kentucky by Heart: Upcoming 225th anniversary of Grants Lick brings back fond childhood memories
By Steve Flairty NKyTribune columnist When Grandma Flairty was still driving, I recall on our family visits her getting in…