Trout Lily show continues
2026-03-25 - Central Kentucky - Photo by Pen
I checked back by my favorite patch of trout lilies earlier this week to find that the cold snap had stopped the blooms entirely. But today's warm weather brought forth hundreds of the small yellow flowers.
According to virginiawildflowers.org, Erythronium americanum "plants come up, flower, and go to seed-all in about three weeks time," so it's worth taking a walk in the woods this week and next. Comments | Permalink
2026-03-25 - Central Kentucky - Photo by Pen
I checked back by my favorite patch of trout lilies earlier this week to find that the cold snap had stopped the blooms entirely. But today's warm weather brought forth hundreds of the small yellow flowers.
According to virginiawildflowers.org, Erythronium americanum "plants come up, flower, and go to seed-all in about three weeks time," so it's worth taking a walk in the woods this week and next. Comments | Permalink
New flagpole at Egypt Christian Church
2026-03-25 - Adair Co., KY - Photo courtesy Egypt Christian Church
A 30 foot tall flagpole was raised this past Saturday, March 21, 2026, as part of the celebration of the 150th Anniversary of the founding of Egypt Christian Church. The veterans of ECC were assisted by many from the church in raising money to cover the cost. Comments | Permalink
2026-03-25 - Adair Co., KY - Photo courtesy Egypt Christian Church
A 30 foot tall flagpole was raised this past Saturday, March 21, 2026, as part of the celebration of the 150th Anniversary of the founding of Egypt Christian Church. The veterans of ECC were assisted by many from the church in raising money to cover the cost. Comments | Permalink
Travel: What happened to all the balconies?
2026-03-25 - Winchester, KY - Photo by Pen
On a visit to slightly-Eastern Kentucky this weekend, we took Lexington Avenue toward Main Street in downtown Winchester. Friends had recommended we visit Loma's at the Opera House for lunch (an excellent recommendation, it turns out), and on the way, this scene caught my eye, in large part because of the building-width exterior balcony.
Balconies were once a common and charming use of exterior space, not just a prop for Shakespearian actors. Does anyone know why so few remain? Comments | Permalink
2026-03-25 - Winchester, KY - Photo by Pen
On a visit to slightly-Eastern Kentucky this weekend, we took Lexington Avenue toward Main Street in downtown Winchester. Friends had recommended we visit Loma's at the Opera House for lunch (an excellent recommendation, it turns out), and on the way, this scene caught my eye, in large part because of the building-width exterior balcony.
Balconies were once a common and charming use of exterior space, not just a prop for Shakespearian actors. Does anyone know why so few remain? Comments | Permalink
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