Kentucky’s a funny place — I guess all states are. Kentucky is among the most easily stereotyped, however, and it’s certainly true that the state’s major economic drivers include horse farms and distilleries.
Sometimes it’s pretty easy to think that Homo sapiens is a pretty crappy species. But I was struck by this piece today in the New York Times: Ancient Bones That Tell a Story of Compassion
“Tyrant or hero? Rightful monarch or child-killer? Despotic hunchback or brave scoliosis sufferer? Now is the winter of our debate over one of England’s most notorious villains: Richard III.”
Funny pic.
The Kentucky State Capitol, in all its fall beauty in the picture by Hannah Reel posted by the Frankfort State Journal
An incredible pic in the New York Times.
Exactly 7 years ago tonight, Hurricane Katrina was gaining strength just off the Florida Keys.
If you’re tired of reading or hearing about Jerry Sandusky, please just skip this post.
“The white idiot writhes on his chair begging for cheeseburgers.” That’s just great.
Open the post to see part one from a few years ago.
