Chuck Cowdery
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Nothing in any of the books prepared me for this version of the Talamasca, although the Mayfair story tells of some rogue members who made a lot of trouble, and all of the books indicate the organization has almost limitless reach and resources. Now, in episode 3, they've revealed the MacGuffin.
November 3, 2025 at 5:57 AM
Nothing in any of the books prepared me for this version of the Talamasca, although the Mayfair story tells of some rogue members who made a lot of trouble, and all of the books indicate the organization has almost limitless reach and resources. Now, in episode 3, they've revealed the MacGuffin.
If expansion makes the Big 10 more competitive, maybe instead of Ohio State and Michigan dominating every year it will be Ohio State and someone else.
November 3, 2025 at 5:47 AM
If expansion makes the Big 10 more competitive, maybe instead of Ohio State and Michigan dominating every year it will be Ohio State and someone else.
Asking Trump about running in 2028 just plays into his hands, giving him a chance to do his favorite thing, which is to say something inflammatory but meaningless.
October 28, 2025 at 6:30 PM
Asking Trump about running in 2028 just plays into his hands, giving him a chance to do his favorite thing, which is to say something inflammatory but meaningless.
As you notice news stories about a possible sale of Four Roses, remember they are all based on the same Financial Times story which was itself based on two anonymous sources "with knowledge." Kirin hasn't confirmed anything.
October 28, 2025 at 5:23 PM
As you notice news stories about a possible sale of Four Roses, remember they are all based on the same Financial Times story which was itself based on two anonymous sources "with knowledge." Kirin hasn't confirmed anything.
Turn, turn, turn.
To Everything There Is a Season and a Time for Every Purpose Under Heaven
That's a wrap. Some of you figured this out before I did. The last post on this blog was August 4th, more than two months ago. I've never ...
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October 15, 2025 at 10:20 PM
Turn, turn, turn.
Brown-Forman is doing a $400M stock buyback, a smart move.
October 2, 2025 at 11:53 PM
Brown-Forman is doing a $400M stock buyback, a smart move.
I am anti-fascist.
September 18, 2025 at 4:18 PM
I am anti-fascist.
Each time I see "BSKY," I think it has something to do with Kentucky, but it doesn't.
September 16, 2025 at 4:44 PM
Each time I see "BSKY," I think it has something to do with Kentucky, but it doesn't.
Tell your friends.
August 24, 2025 at 11:51 PM
Tell your friends.
Chat bots want you to like them. That's why they lie to you like everyone else in your life.
August 14, 2025 at 10:04 PM
Chat bots want you to like them. That's why they lie to you like everyone else in your life.
Receivership granted with option for Fawn Weaver to continue as face of the brand.
Judge orders receivership for troubled Uncle Nearest whiskey distillery
It was unclear what the owner’s role will be in marketing Nearest Green.
www.kentucky.com
August 14, 2025 at 8:35 PM
Receivership granted with option for Fawn Weaver to continue as face of the brand.
Remember how in "Batgirl," the Gotham police were corrupt, and the elite were protected by private security?
August 12, 2025 at 5:40 AM
Remember how in "Batgirl," the Gotham police were corrupt, and the elite were protected by private security?
Gag order.
Federal judge issues gag order in Nearest Green case - The Lynchburg Times
On Monday, a federal judge issued a gag order in the Nearest Green Distillery lawsuit. The ruling on the plaintiff's request for a receivership remains outstanding.
thelynchburgtimes.com
August 12, 2025 at 3:50 AM
Gag order.
I never did give nothing to the tin man that he didn't already have.
August 9, 2025 at 8:36 PM
I never did give nothing to the tin man that he didn't already have.
Well, I finally did it. "Made and Bottled in Kentucky," the full documentary, is now available on YouTube. I should have done this a long time ago. Sorry it took so long. Please excuse the technical quality. It's 33 years old.
Made and Bottled in Kentucky (1992)
YouTube video by Charles Cowdery
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August 2, 2025 at 6:20 AM
Well, I finally did it. "Made and Bottled in Kentucky," the full documentary, is now available on YouTube. I should have done this a long time ago. Sorry it took so long. Please excuse the technical quality. It's 33 years old.
Another new distillery is in trouble.
Nearest Green Distillery faces $100M lawsuit
A high-stakes legal battle is unfolding in federal court that could shake the foundations of one of Tennessee’s most celebrated whiskey stories.
mcobserver.news
August 1, 2025 at 8:13 PM
Another new distillery is in trouble.
History doesn't repeat but it rhymes.
The Return of Buffalo Springs (Sort of)
Stamping Ground is a small town in Kentucky's Scott County (pop. 780). It is about 25 miles northwest of Lexington and eight miles from Ge...
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July 21, 2025 at 10:51 PM
History doesn't repeat but it rhymes.
Happy Sunday, everyone.
July 20, 2025 at 9:43 PM
Happy Sunday, everyone.
You have to listen to your body, but you don't have to obey it.
July 9, 2025 at 6:11 PM
You have to listen to your body, but you don't have to obey it.
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People on this app get really angry every time I point out that social media manipulation is a real phenomenon that we are all stewing in and that’s having real world consequences and I’m sure part of that is engagement farmers who do that manipulation not liking people talking about it
July 4, 2025 at 3:24 PM
People on this app get really angry every time I point out that social media manipulation is a real phenomenon that we are all stewing in and that’s having real world consequences and I’m sure part of that is engagement farmers who do that manipulation not liking people talking about it