Archives for September 2018
Celebrate National Bourbon Heritage Month
By Joy Neighbors September is National Bourbon Heritage Month, making this the perfect time to learn more about bourbon and how it’s made. Bourbon was first designated as America’s “Native Spirit” in 1964 in an Act of Congress with the Commonwealth of Kentucky. The goal was to promote the cultural background and rich heritage of this indigenous American spirit. But to produce … [Read more...]
Eat, Laugh, Help
Smokin’ and Jokin’ event Sept. 22 to benefit Vincennes family By Natalie Reidford That feeling we get when a loved one is suffering and we want to help: It’s difficult, but it often spurs action that brings out the best in us. When Derek McKee’s friend and former Vincennes University classmate Brandon “BJ” Beal was dealing with the effects of cystic fibrosis, McKee started … [Read more...]
The Boom — When Clapton and Allman ruled the world
By Todd Lancaster In the fall of 1970, Criterion Studios in Miami may have been the hippest place on earth. For several magical weeks, a pair of 25-year-olds, Eric Clapton and Duane Allman used each other as muses to create “Layla and Other Assorted Love Songs,” an album that is often looked upon as the high-water for guitar-oriented rock. Although it was initially poorly … [Read more...]
Financial Wisdom — Expressions
By Pat Carter How have you expressed yourself today, both intentionally and unintentionally? Have you stopped and asked yourself that question lately? If you are truthful with yourself, no one else needs to know. You may experience a range of emotions from surprise and thankfulness to disappointment. I’m not asking you to reflect on a question to make you feel a sense of … [Read more...]