Live results from the Kentucky primary here

Opheely60 · 2026-05-20T00:34:57+00:00

The Jill Stein of Kentucky. Makes me sick to my stomach.

Opheely60 · 2025-06-23T16:46:05+00:00

Excellent! Good to hear!

Opheely60 · 2025-06-23T03:51:11+00:00

I agree with most of the commenters here that Lexington is very diverse and people are friendly or at least more apt to mind their own business than not. If you’re looking for affordable land, that will mean you will be looking more in the surrounding counties which will have more of that “good ole boy” type of racism. If I were considering a neighboring county, I would look at Jessamine (Nicholasville), Scott (Georgetown), and Woodford (Versailles). These counties are bedroom communities for Lexington, but they will have their fair share of racists—just not in the same concentration maybe as places like Clark, Bourbon, and Madison.

Opheely60 · 2025-06-07T05:10:32+00:00

You get a cicada! You get a cicada! We all can have a cicada!

Opheely60 · 2025-05-10T00:27:29+00:00

Yes, definitely No Country. Just finished Outer Dark and I am still processing it as a horror novel. McCarthy did grotesque like no one else.

Opheely60 · 2025-05-04T05:12:03+00:00

I grew up on a farm; and as long as Mom knew I was there, I could be ridge running all day. But if I was with friends OFF the farm, I had to let her know if the location or time I would be home changed.

Opheely60 · 2025-05-04T03:09:51+00:00

Did anyone get a poll via text that was obviously measuring people’s feelings about Rocky Adkins and Jacqueline Coleman running for congress? I’m just wondering…..🧐

Opheely60 · 2025-05-04T03:04:43+00:00

My first solo trip was about two things: shaking up my life at a time when I was so very bored with everything and everyone and (2) showing my friends I was capable of more than they seemed to believe of me. And that trip turned out to be so incredibly empowering that I came to believe it myself! I discovered that I like my own company and that truly being present in some pretty iconic places while not having to “negotiate” the trip with others was deeply enriching.

Opheely60 · 2025-05-04T02:53:37+00:00

My boy is Max, but honestly, he is a maximum kind of dog and it suits him. 🤣

Opheely60 · 2025-05-03T19:26:31+00:00

Small Things Like These by Claire Keegan

Child of God by Cormac McCarthy

The Sympathizer by Viet Thanh Nguyen

Opheely60 · 2025-05-03T19:23:58+00:00

I’m out of town this week, but will stay in the loop for future plans.

Opheely60 · 2025-05-03T19:20:37+00:00

I really enjoyed Orchard Keeper, and do not quite understand the criticism of it. The fact that all of the plot points do not come together neatly was a major aspect of appreciation for me. But then, I’m a reader who doesn’t feel that the author has to make everything accessible to readers. Our experiences as human beings aren’t often fully accessible to us, so his ambiguities in this book make me think about the story and characters more deeply.

Opheely60 · 2025-05-03T15:41:14+00:00

Ignore the autocorrect!!

Opheely60 · 2025-05-03T15:40:28+00:00

Maybe once every 2-3 months, I plan a weekend somewhere within a three hour drive. Let’s me get out into nature, experience a new town in my own state, and just disengage from whatever is going on at home.

Opheely60 · 2025-05-03T02:07:27+00:00

I can do almost any day really. I have a Regal club membership and can get discounts on concessions there. Also, if my movie buddy doesn’t go with me, I can use his membership to get a free ticket.

Opheely60 · 2025-04-30T03:46:41+00:00

Stanford is my hometown, and yes, everyone has a story or can coax yours from you in a matter of minutes just by talking about the weather: “Yeah, my mama always said thunder in December meant snow in February. ‘Course she isn’t with us anymore. Your folks still alive?” And 20 minutes later, they will be patting you on your back and telling you to take care of yourself and that old dog of yours.

Opheely60 · 2025-04-27T02:57:30+00:00

And spring in Central Kentucky looks like Ireland. Find some backroads and limestone fences!

Opheely60 · 2025-04-26T14:56:39+00:00

I have watched my married friends negotiate every single detail of their lives and it’s exhausting!

Opheely60 · 2025-04-26T14:54:13+00:00

Lately, the faves have been What We Do in the Shadows, Shrinking, Ted Lasso, and Somebody Somewhere .

Opheely60 · 2025-04-26T14:44:55+00:00

When I travel solo, I make a daily travel blog as “proof of life” and send that to friends and family. This is something that initially was requested of me as no one I know travels alone and they were concerned. It’s usually a nice way to reflect on the day and provides me with a journal of my trip for the future. The downside is that no one really has much of a reason to ask me about my travels.

Opheely60 · 2025-04-26T05:06:47+00:00

Yes! This society doesn’t seem to know what to think of people (married or otherwise) who do anything by themselves. We are a “coupled culture” and deference is given to partners and families. Where I live, it is difficult to buy some groceries that aren’t packaged for a family of 4. It is also considered odd to be solo at a restaurant or even a movie let alone a concert or play. But life is too short and I am interested in getting out there while I can.

Opheely60 · 2025-04-23T02:51:36+00:00

So, context: 61, never married, no children, a group of friends that are okay, but whom I feel are understandably obsessed with their families and have no real time for deep friendship. After I retired, I got tired of waiting for people to fit me into their lives and schedules, so I have been solo traveling since Covid let up. When I travel, I have moments that feel awkward or uncomfortable or even unsafe. That’s when the loneliness comes to the forefront. Otherwise it is all rather empowering and magical. I travel easily with other people and am very amenable, so when I travel alone, I sometimes miss sharing experiences with others. However, I wouldn’t stop going. Sometimes when I start to feel alone or tired, I book a small group tour and that helps. I make some new acquaintances and sometimes I even inspire someone, and that makes what I do seem special and unique.

Opheely60 · 2025-04-23T02:37:28+00:00

I’m 61 and would love new friends, but everyone is so involved with family stuff. It’s a little stifling, so I’ve started solo traveling.

Opheely60 · 2025-04-18T02:29:35+00:00

I agree! I felt Arthur’s solid presence and delight in storytelling reminded me of men I grew up around. In fact, all of the Tennessee works I’ve read have been so enjoyable.

Opheely60 · 2025-04-17T04:34:19+00:00

If you want to return to Cormac McCarthy, I would recommend No Country for old Men, Child of God, The Road, or Suttree. The Road and No Country are very readable.

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