You would think that Ken Oliver is the man he is because of his career path. Part of that is true. Just because he’s an educator doesn’t mean that’s all he’s done. It definitely doesn’t mean all that he has done was because he was an educator. Kenny Oliver is a veteran. When he got … [Read more…]
In July of 2009 was my first real experience with Sheriff Redmon. Jimmy and I were chairmen of the St. Jerome One Mile Classic, which is held every year the night before the famous St. Jerome Fancy Farm Picnic. We’ve done the race for years, which is geared mostly towards kids. There are some adults … [Read more…]
My youngest child graduates from high school tonight. It is a milestone for him. I am very proud of the man he has become. I look forward to seeing what he does with his life. I know that he will do great things. He just needs all of us to stay out of his way. … [Read more…]
Today, my youngest daughter graduates from high school. You know her, Katie Elder. Everyone knows and loves Katie. And I wanted so much to talk about the woman she has become but it just seems that I prefer to talk about graduating. On this same date, 40 years ago exactly, it was a Friday as … [Read more…]
Back in 1974, right after I got my driver’s license, I was sitting up in my room, pouting. I did a lot of pouting then. I was mad at my mother because I was supposed to babysit that night and I wanted to drive. It was a new family for me and Mom wanted to … [Read more…]
Fancy Farm, Kentucky is a community located in Graves County. It used to be an incorporated town but years ago it reverted to just being a community, governed by Graves County Fiscal Court. It’s not a real political place. There is one polling place. The people there vote like a lot of other people in … [Read more…]