Heartfelt thanks from family of Joshua David Harden 2026-07-04 - Adair County, KY . The family of Joshua David Harden would like to extend a heartfelt thank you to everyone that reached out during this tragic time. The many acts of kindness shown to all of us will never be forgotten. A special thank you to Adair County 911 center, Adair County Ambulance Service, Carson and Jeff Jessie at Stotts, Phelps, McQueary Funeral Home, Kelleyville Community Church, and Brother Matt Pendleton. Josh was a light to all that met him. He loved and was kind to everyone. May we all strive to be more like Josh because the world sure needs more kindness. The Harden Family ~ David and Margaret Blaine, Mason, James, and Sarah Beth Jon and Tasha Missy Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

Scenic Adair County - patriotism in the garden 2026-07-03 - Downtown Columbia, KY - Photo by Linda Waggener, ColumbiaMagazine.com. Patriotic American flags are everywhere as we celebrate 250 years of our country. Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

A look out my window 2026-07-03 - Photo by Darlene Lanning. Creative artist Darlene Lanning is working on a book and took a break from her thoughts to check out her view. This was her guest. Read More... | Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

Travel: Victoria China Town 2026-07-03 - Victoria, BC, Canada - Photo by Trey Stephens. Trey's recent Alaska cruise included a stop in Victoria, British Columbia (so that it would legally be an "international" cruise, to be in compliance with US Law). While in Victoria they visited Victoria's Chinatown, along with the famous Fairmont Empress Hotel and the British Columbia Legislative Assembly. Trey said of the stop, "the architecture of the buildings, the fresh flowers on every corner, and the brisk sea air made any stroll in this port worth the steps!" Read More... | Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

(Ad) For Sale: Beautiful old deck chair 2026-07-03 - Russell Springs, KY - Photo by Donna Rieder. If only this beautiful old deck chair could talk, oh! the tales it could tell! The SS New Amsterdam was a Dutch luxury cruise ship in operation from 1938 until she was repurposed for WWIl. The craftsmanship is superb, with the chair folding to a width of only 7". Brass plate on back of the chair says "SS New Amsterdam", and the brass plate on the seat says "First Class Only". $300 OBO. Made of Teakwood with brass fittings, this chair is surprisingly comfortable. Russell Springs, Kentucky. For more information, contact Donna by email at cliftycreekkikos@aol.com. Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

Organically grown Oregano 2026-07-03 - Central Kentucky - Photo by Donna Rieder. Donna writes, "Organically grown Oregano, dried on the stem, then stripped and put in a vacuum-sealed jar. My kitchen smelled so good while I was crushing it!" Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

Joyous 4th of July from the Genealogy & History Research Center 2026-07-03 - Columbia, KY - Photo from Mike Watson. The Bennington flag is a version of the U.S. flag associated with the American Revolution Battle of Bennington, from which it derives its name. Its distinguishing feature is the inclusion of a large '76' in the canton, a reference to the year 1776 when the Declaration of Independence was signed. (Wikipedia) Read More... | Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

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