Category Archives: Kentucky

That was quick!

Another year is about to end, and for me, it is ending too quickly. Did I do everything I said I would do this year?  I believe so. Did I find something to marvel at?  Definitely! Did I meet interesting people?  Yes. Did I go to amazing places? Of course! Did I eat incredible food?  Always. The year started out with...
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Natural Bridge Resort State Park, Kentucky

"Fanny?" Trenton asked. "Yes dear?" I answered. "Have you ever seen a snake while camping?" he asked. "Sweetie, I promise you, I have NEVER seen a snake while I have been camping all of these years." I said "Ok." he replied. Trenton is my friend Betsey's, son.  He is the first child I ever witnessed being born, and he has...
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A Coal Miner’s Son

Down in a hollow, in the coal mining hills of Eastern Kentucky, lived Melvin and Clara Webb.  Melvin and Clara had eight children, Melvin Jr., Loretta (Loretta Lynn), Herman, Jay Lee (Willie Lee), Donald Ray, Peggy Sue, Betty Ruth and Brenda Gail (Crystal Gayle).  A rather musically inclined family I will have to say. Herman Webb,...
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