Tim Urban's Yearbook Photo

OK, I won’t get too long-winded with the recap today.  I’ve almost started to bore myself with these updates. Or maybe I’m just bored with the show.  It definitely has sort of bottomed out for me, and I honestly just can’t see it going on for too much longer.  But, complain as I do, I’m still watching, so let’s DO this!

I think overall, it was a pretty good night for everybody.  I didn’t really hate any of the performances, but I wasn’t completely blown away by anyone, either.

To me, the standouts were Crystal and …

I know that most of you have already seen the coverage, but I just wanted to take a minute to send thoughts and prayers and condolences towards the families of the miners in West Virginia.  It is the worst mining disaster in the US in 26 years, and as it stands right now, there are 25 confirmed dead and 4 still missing.

The explosion took place during a shift change, and was likely due to a buildup of methane.  From reports that are coming out, it sounds like there was a long history of violations with this company at this …

Wonder if he(?) will be watching??

So I’ve been giving some thought to what sorts of things I’d rather do than watch Duke win this game tonight against Butler.  I’m all for Butler winning, but I just don’t see the magic continuing on for them.  Duke just has too many pieces…but…stranger things have happened (like West Virginia beating Kentucky)…so…who knows.

So…here’s my list of things I’d rather do than watch Duke play for/win the National Title game tonight….

– Eat dirt.

– Throw a rock at a hornet’s nest.

– Catch a bee with my mouth.

– Catch a bullet …

I like to fish...but...

So after having one of the coldest winters that I can remember, and seeing snow on the ground for probably the better part of a month, April arrives and the thermostat has been fully switched in to the HOT position!

Taking a look at our weather page, you can see that the Kentucky Mesonet is showing a reading of 87 right now in Morgan County.  It is actually reading 90 in Owsley County right now.  Just incredible.

So, with all of this heat and sunshine, what do you all have lined up for this weekend?   Let’s …

Me, Saturday night.

Sorry to be so late in updating the site about this weekend’s NCAA games, but stuff just kept getting in the way…including my disgust over how things turned out for UK in the tournament.

First off, I want to say that I’m happy at how the season turned out overall.  The Cats went 35-3, won the regular season SEC title and the SEC tournament title.  They were entertaining from start to finish, and the personality of the team was hard not to like.

Just think…at this time last year, UK had just let go of Billy Clyde …

How do you spell "defeat"?

Well, the much talked about “Jocks vs Nerds” battle is finally over, so now maybe we can actually talk about some basketball.

Kentucky won what amounted to a road game against the Giovanni’s Big Reds last night, 62-45.  It was an ugly game, featuring poor shooting from both sides, both from behind the arc and at the foul line, but Kentucky never seemed rattled at all.

After falling behind 10-2, UK battled back to take an 11-10 lead and would never trail again, extending the lead to 16 at the half.  They came back out …

What our cat looked like after Siobahn's performance.

You know, I realize that American Idol is sort of a silly show that has probably run its course.  I also realize it is probably a bit dorky to get on here each week and give a recap…but…there is still something appealing to me about the concept of a show that gives someone a chance to be a star, who may not otherwise have gotten that opportunity.

In the 9 seasons it has been on the air, I think I’ve only ever owned a CD by 1 contestant, and that was Bo …

Mmmmmmmm.....

To say I like food would be an understatement.  Turns out, I also like TV shows about food, and one of my favorites is “Diners, Drive-Ins, and Dives”.  The show, staring heart-attack-waiting-to-happen host Guy Fieri, travels around the country looking for the little hole-in-the-wall places that make this country a good place to live.

The show has visited Kentucky at least once before, dropping in on the Smokey Valley Truck Stop up Olive Hill way.  Recently, they were back in the Bluegrass to check out one of Kentucky’s great, great dining stops, the Parkette Drive-In in Lexington.  From the …

Yes, they did.

Today is an historic day.  Today, President Obama signed in to law the health care reform bill.  There is lots to be said about it, but I think the President says it best.  Here is his message today:

I’m writing to you on a great day for America.

This morning, I gathered with members of Congress, my administration, and hardworking volunteers from every part of the country to sign comprehensive health care reform into law. Thanks to the immeasurable efforts of so many, the dream of reform is now a reality.

The bill I just signed puts …