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Ancient Kentuckian. Pediatrician. Heavier than I should be. Grey-haired but proud. Eclectic to a fault.
This is a blue bottle tree in a yard in Frankfort (KY). These are supposed to trap and destroy evil spirits according to southern US folklore. Hopefully it’s working OK.
November 15, 2025 at 7:00 PM
This is a blue bottle tree in a yard in Frankfort (KY). These are supposed to trap and destroy evil spirits according to southern US folklore. Hopefully it’s working OK.
Sycamore trees feature in Shawnee and early Kentucky European settler folklore.
November 15, 2025 at 6:56 PM
Sycamore trees feature in Shawnee and early Kentucky European settler folklore.
The magic of Catalpa Road in Lexington (KY) in early November. Lined with gingko trees, the leaves turn a bright yellow this time of year here. Gingkos were brought to Kentucky by Henry Clay, whose estate is nearby.
November 10, 2025 at 5:35 PM
The magic of Catalpa Road in Lexington (KY) in early November. Lined with gingko trees, the leaves turn a bright yellow this time of year here. Gingkos were brought to Kentucky by Henry Clay, whose estate is nearby.
Happy Halloween 🎃🎃🎃
October 31, 2025 at 11:27 PM
Happy Halloween 🎃🎃🎃
The Loudon House in all its shiny white glory. Is it haunted? It’s an old mansion in Lexington (KY), so most definitely.
October 26, 2025 at 4:56 PM
The Loudon House in all its shiny white glory. Is it haunted? It’s an old mansion in Lexington (KY), so most definitely.
Happy last day of August!
August 31, 2025 at 5:17 PM
Happy last day of August!
Listening to some acoustic music at the Woodland Arts Fair. Gonna be hot today. #WoodlandArtsFair
August 16, 2025 at 4:22 PM
Listening to some acoustic music at the Woodland Arts Fair. Gonna be hot today. #WoodlandArtsFair
It’s rare to find a big leaf magnolia growing in a yard in Lexington (KY). They are usually found in the Appalachians east of here. They are beautiful.
July 20, 2025 at 7:45 PM
It’s rare to find a big leaf magnolia growing in a yard in Lexington (KY). They are usually found in the Appalachians east of here. They are beautiful.
A view from Gratz Park in Lexington (KY). It may be around 90 F here, but it feels nice and cool.
June 22, 2025 at 5:02 PM
A view from Gratz Park in Lexington (KY). It may be around 90 F here, but it feels nice and cool.
Canada goose in the parking lot (he could presumably have dual citizenship, though).
March 31, 2025 at 1:29 AM
Canada goose in the parking lot (he could presumably have dual citizenship, though).
This is a massive federal prison in western Lexington. It was once the Federal Narcotic Center for the eastern part of the U.S. I was taught Pharmacology by some of the researchers here when I was in medical school. They knew their drugs.
March 29, 2025 at 8:12 PM
This is a massive federal prison in western Lexington. It was once the Federal Narcotic Center for the eastern part of the U.S. I was taught Pharmacology by some of the researchers here when I was in medical school. They knew their drugs.
I have always loved this old brick building on the north side of Lexington.
February 23, 2025 at 9:50 PM
I have always loved this old brick building on the north side of Lexington.
A duck couple enjoying a stream during Second Winter (Kentucky usually has three).
February 16, 2025 at 8:13 PM
A duck couple enjoying a stream during Second Winter (Kentucky usually has three).
Yeah, this is gonna hurt. They are our biggest importer of spirits in general. This may get our attention. Maybe…
February 4, 2025 at 2:57 AM
Yeah, this is gonna hurt. They are our biggest importer of spirits in general. This may get our attention. Maybe…
The groundhog was WRONG! Summer came today! 70F currently.
February 3, 2025 at 7:59 PM
The groundhog was WRONG! Summer came today! 70F currently.
A cute couple swimming in a creek.
January 27, 2025 at 4:42 PM
A cute couple swimming in a creek.
Snow on the tracks. Better than blood I suppose.
January 24, 2025 at 5:21 PM
Snow on the tracks. Better than blood I suppose.
Old railroad bridge near Midway University.
January 24, 2025 at 5:20 PM
Old railroad bridge near Midway University.
Remember this: beauty can show up in unexpected places at unexpected times.
January 18, 2025 at 6:17 PM
Remember this: beauty can show up in unexpected places at unexpected times.
RIP David Lynch. You were amazing and you will be missed.
January 16, 2025 at 8:08 PM
RIP David Lynch. You were amazing and you will be missed.
This thing works great for dried basil, oregano, and rosemary. Since I only use it on herbs grown in Kentucky, every shredding is filled with fragrant irony.
January 13, 2025 at 9:31 PM
This thing works great for dried basil, oregano, and rosemary. Since I only use it on herbs grown in Kentucky, every shredding is filled with fragrant irony.
Icy bridge. Icy plants. Just plain icy. Gonna be awhile until Spring.
January 6, 2025 at 10:12 PM
Icy bridge. Icy plants. Just plain icy. Gonna be awhile until Spring.
English ivy a long way from home. #Lexington250
January 5, 2025 at 3:32 PM
English ivy a long way from home. #Lexington250