Opinion – Brady Hall: How can writing centers encourage kind of work employers want to see?
Universities assume all students can write, and write well, after a first year sequence of composition courses. Those who engage…
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Kentucky by Heart: Day trips around Kentucky offer plenty of ‘muse-worthy’ material for any writer
By Steve Flairty NKyTribune columnist I’ll often sit deep in thought at the keyboard, focusing on what I’m writing at…
Opinion – Constance Alexander: Welcoming the new year, and the beginning of life’s next chapter
In 1988, Walt Apperson, then publisher of the Murray Ledger & Times, called me to set up a meeting. He…
Constance Alexander: A journey to Kentucky’s Holy Land, following signs to peace and inspiration
Directions are clear until the exit from Bluegrass Parkway. After that, ambiguous arrows make it impossible to know if I…
Kentucky by Heart: Looking forward to covering new ground in ‘literary year’ full of great books and writing
By Steve Flairty NKyTribune columnist I always look forward to my upcoming “literary year,” which I define, simply, as what…
Kentucky by Heart: A few suggestions to help you offer a ‘tip the hat’ to the heroes in your life
Writing and speaking publicly about admirable people around Kentucky has been gratifying for me. I’ve been “tipping my hat” to…
Kentucky Book Festival goes virtual with lineup featuring John Grisham, J. R. Ward and many more
Although the traditional week of in-person gatherings will not take place this year, the Kentucky Book Festival will carry on…
Kentucky by Heart: Precious time in the family garden is heaven, a release not to be mistaken for a chore
By Steve Flairty NKyTribune Columnist I like gardening a lot, and I don’t want to mess it up by becoming…