Sunday, September 15, 2013

"Bloody Williamson" by Paul M. Angle and "Herrin Massacre" by Scott Doody

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     I did want to take a moment to mention a couple of books that I read recently involving the events in Herrin Illinois during the 1...
Saturday, September 14, 2013

Coffee Emporium- Cincinnati Ohio

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Some friends who live a bit to the north have raved about the Coffee Emporium in Cincinnati for some time.  I finally got a chance to go up...
Friday, September 13, 2013

Random Thoughts On Friday

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Happy Friday the 13th! There are a couple of cool things going on in Lexington this weekend NOT involving sports! I have mentioned befor...
Tuesday, September 10, 2013

Acres of Land Winery, near Richmond KY

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https://www.acresoflandwinery.com/ A friend has been telling me for some time that I had to check out Acres of Land. We went there ...
Sunday, September 8, 2013

Corkscrew in Mammoth Cave in Old Kentucky

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"Climbing up through Corkscrew requires endurance, patience, and skill equal to that ofclimbing a treacherous mountain.  However it is ...
Friday, September 6, 2013

Mammoth Cave Hotel

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"This new Mammoth Cave Hotel was opened in 1965.  The motor-hotel complex contains Dining Room, Coffee Shop, Gift, Craft and Photo Shop...
Wednesday, September 4, 2013

Green River- Mammoth Cave National Park

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"Green River, one of the deepest inland rivers in the country, is an outstanding surface feature of Mammoth Cave National Park.  Pictur...
Tuesday, September 3, 2013

GET YOUR PASSPORT AT THE NAZARETH POST OFFICE!

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I have mentioned the great community of Nazareth Kentucky before.  This is a very peaceful area very close to Bardstown. I am sure I wi...
Monday, September 2, 2013

Frozen Niagara in Mammoth Cave

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This vibrant postcard was sent from Bowling Green in October of 1953.  The sender lets her friend know that they are staying in an air condi...
Monday, August 26, 2013

Misty Morning on Kentucky Lake

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This spectacular postcard was distributed by Riverdale Resort.
Saturday, August 24, 2013

Municipal Bridge Connecting Louisville, KY. and Jeffersonville, Ind.

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I LOVE the barge and boat on this card!
Thursday, August 22, 2013

Executive Inn Louisville Kentucky

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This cool postcard shows potential visitors just how close the Executive Inn is to the Expo Center. If anyone has an Owensboro Executive I...
Tuesday, August 20, 2013

Natural Bridge

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One of my all time favorite areas of the state, Natural Bridge.
Saturday, August 17, 2013

Upper Broadway- Paducah, KY

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This card says on the back:   The 'Broadway Mall' is the new look in Paducah.  It presents a comfortable and relaxing atmoshp...
Friday, August 16, 2013

Secrets of the Herrin Gangs by Ralph Johnson and Jon Musgrave

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I am really becoming interested in Herrin Illinois!  Man, does this area have some odd history! I picked this very easy to read book ...
Thursday, August 15, 2013

My Old Kentucky Home- Bardstown, KY

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Tuesday, August 13, 2013

Carter Caves

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 The top postcard shows Saltpetre Cave in Olive Hill, Kentucky.  The bottom one shows a "Birdseye view of Lake and Bathing area ...
Saturday, August 10, 2013

Cave-In-Rock Illinois

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It seems that I just started hearing about Cave In Rock not too long ago. The cave was used for all sorts of illegal activity over the l...
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Friday, August 9, 2013

Random Thoughts On Friday

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OK, I know I jump the gun on this each year but.......  Halloween is coming up! Yes, I know, it is over a couple of months away, but I am ...
Thursday, August 8, 2013

Sebree KY

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It seems that a time or two each year, I find myself in Sebree! The town is pretty, has some great old buildings, and just has a nice ...
Monday, August 5, 2013

Crystal Lake in Mammoth Cave Kentucky

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"An outstanding attraction of Mammoth Cave, Crystal Lake provides a unique subterranean boat trip for cave visitors."
Sunday, August 4, 2013

The Annex Coffee and Deli- Herrin, IL

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We really loved the Annex in Herrin, Illinois.  VERY slick and unique! This is a clean and comfortable place to stop for lunch or coff...
Saturday, August 3, 2013

Aerial View of Accomodations in Mammoth Cave National Park

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"The Hotel accommodations and the Visitor Center are located near the Natural Entrance to Mammoth Cave discovered in 1798 by a local hu...
Thursday, August 1, 2013

The Lane Report

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Did you see the latest issue of The Lane Report?  There is a nice shot on the cover of downtown Owensboro, and there is a great article in...
Wednesday, July 31, 2013

The A & P Carnival, Chicago World's Fair 1933

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"The Atlantic and Pacific Tea Company has created an area at the World's Fair for pleasure, without admission charge.  There is ...