Scott Lawless
@kygavelbanger.bsky.social
Chief Judge (Ret.), 28th Judicial District of Kentucky.
''Christ did for me that which I was unable to do for myself.''
''Christ did for me that which I was unable to do for myself.''
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Scott Lawless
@kygavelbanger.bsky.social
· Nov 23
The opening line to the novel I'm writing:
"He was an odd sort of fellow, sitting alone at a table in an odd sort of place."
#allivegotsofar
"He was an odd sort of fellow, sitting alone at a table in an odd sort of place."
#allivegotsofar
Always good to run into friends and former colleagues at the Kentucky Bar Association's Annual Convention. Former AOC Director Laurie Givens stopped to pose with me for our traditional impromptu photo.
June 5, 2025 at 3:46 PM
Always good to run into friends and former colleagues at the Kentucky Bar Association's Annual Convention. Former AOC Director Laurie Givens stopped to pose with me for our traditional impromptu photo.
On this Memorial Day, let us reflect upon the sacrifices made by those who "gave up their tomorrows for your todays." May our God grant them Eternal Peace, and may we take advantage of the opportunities we've been given to celebrate our Faith, our freedoms, our families, and our friendships.
May 26, 2025 at 1:32 PM
On this Memorial Day, let us reflect upon the sacrifices made by those who "gave up their tomorrows for your todays." May our God grant them Eternal Peace, and may we take advantage of the opportunities we've been given to celebrate our Faith, our freedoms, our families, and our friendships.
"Beast of Burden" -- The Rolling Stones
Name a song with the word "Never" in the title or lyrics...🎶
May 18, 2025 at 2:35 PM
"Beast of Burden" -- The Rolling Stones
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The 80-year recipe stoking America’s Prosperity:
1) Free-market capital investments in brilliant ideas…
2) enabled by Engineering Innovations…
3) based on Science Research in Universities…
4) funded by Grants from the US Government.
It’s time more people understood this.
1) Free-market capital investments in brilliant ideas…
2) enabled by Engineering Innovations…
3) based on Science Research in Universities…
4) funded by Grants from the US Government.
It’s time more people understood this.
May 17, 2025 at 1:36 PM
The 80-year recipe stoking America’s Prosperity:
1) Free-market capital investments in brilliant ideas…
2) enabled by Engineering Innovations…
3) based on Science Research in Universities…
4) funded by Grants from the US Government.
It’s time more people understood this.
1) Free-market capital investments in brilliant ideas…
2) enabled by Engineering Innovations…
3) based on Science Research in Universities…
4) funded by Grants from the US Government.
It’s time more people understood this.
My #Preakness picks:
JOURNALISM is the cream of the field, should avenge his near-miss at the Kentucky Derby. RIVER THAMES has been on the board in two graded stakes races this Spring, and is second best. SANDMAN needs to return to his Arkansas Derby winning form after an unimpressive Ky Derby.
JOURNALISM is the cream of the field, should avenge his near-miss at the Kentucky Derby. RIVER THAMES has been on the board in two graded stakes races this Spring, and is second best. SANDMAN needs to return to his Arkansas Derby winning form after an unimpressive Ky Derby.
May 17, 2025 at 10:12 PM
My #Preakness picks:
JOURNALISM is the cream of the field, should avenge his near-miss at the Kentucky Derby. RIVER THAMES has been on the board in two graded stakes races this Spring, and is second best. SANDMAN needs to return to his Arkansas Derby winning form after an unimpressive Ky Derby.
JOURNALISM is the cream of the field, should avenge his near-miss at the Kentucky Derby. RIVER THAMES has been on the board in two graded stakes races this Spring, and is second best. SANDMAN needs to return to his Arkansas Derby winning form after an unimpressive Ky Derby.
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Reposted by Scott Lawless
Networks must be more cautious when reporting Trump’s so-called “deals.” His announcements often follow a familiar, deceptive pattern: declare a major breakthrough, only for the details to later reveal that nothing has actually changed. 1/
May 11, 2025 at 5:32 PM
Networks must be more cautious when reporting Trump’s so-called “deals.” His announcements often follow a familiar, deceptive pattern: declare a major breakthrough, only for the details to later reveal that nothing has actually changed. 1/
"Hundreds of bees in the purple clover,
But only one mother the wide world over."
--George Cooper
Happy Mother's Day!🌺
But only one mother the wide world over."
--George Cooper
Happy Mother's Day!🌺
May 11, 2025 at 3:48 PM
"Hundreds of bees in the purple clover,
But only one mother the wide world over."
--George Cooper
Happy Mother's Day!🌺
But only one mother the wide world over."
--George Cooper
Happy Mother's Day!🌺
Skeet shooting in the Pulaski Outdoorsmen Club Spring league. Pulled off a '25' during Week 2, but couldn't replicate it the following week.
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#Skeet #skeetshooting #shotgun #shotgunshooting #Browning #BrowningCitori #BrowningCitoriCXS #BrowningShotguns #BrowningShotgun #ShootingSports #Citori
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#Skeet #skeetshooting #shotgun #shotgunshooting #Browning #BrowningCitori #BrowningCitoriCXS #BrowningShotguns #BrowningShotgun #ShootingSports #Citori
May 10, 2025 at 8:56 PM
Skeet shooting in the Pulaski Outdoorsmen Club Spring league. Pulled off a '25' during Week 2, but couldn't replicate it the following week.
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#Skeet #skeetshooting #shotgun #shotgunshooting #Browning #BrowningCitori #BrowningCitoriCXS #BrowningShotguns #BrowningShotgun #ShootingSports #Citori
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#Skeet #skeetshooting #shotgun #shotgunshooting #Browning #BrowningCitori #BrowningCitoriCXS #BrowningShotguns #BrowningShotgun #ShootingSports #Citori
JOURNALISM with 3 graded stakes wins, will be celebrated in the Winner's Circle if he clears in this crowded field. BURNHAM SQUARE came up to win the Bluegrass Stakes, and can cover this added distance. SOVEREIGNTY has 2 graded stakes wins, needs to rebound from a Florida Derby loss.
#KentuckyDerby🏇
#KentuckyDerby🏇
May 3, 2025 at 5:24 PM
JOURNALISM with 3 graded stakes wins, will be celebrated in the Winner's Circle if he clears in this crowded field. BURNHAM SQUARE came up to win the Bluegrass Stakes, and can cover this added distance. SOVEREIGNTY has 2 graded stakes wins, needs to rebound from a Florida Derby loss.
#KentuckyDerby🏇
#KentuckyDerby🏇
One of the barns for the mares and foals at Gainsborough.
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#Thoroughbred #ThoroughbredRacing #🏇🐎🐎 #🏇 #🐎 #TravelKentucky #TravelKY #Horses #Horse #HorseFarm #Gainsborough #Kentucky
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#Thoroughbred #ThoroughbredRacing #🏇🐎🐎 #🏇 #🐎 #TravelKentucky #TravelKY #Horses #Horse #HorseFarm #Gainsborough #Kentucky
April 24, 2025 at 10:27 PM
One of the barns for the mares and foals at Gainsborough.
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#Thoroughbred #ThoroughbredRacing #🏇🐎🐎 #🏇 #🐎 #TravelKentucky #TravelKY #Horses #Horse #HorseFarm #Gainsborough #Kentucky
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#Thoroughbred #ThoroughbredRacing #🏇🐎🐎 #🏇 #🐎 #TravelKentucky #TravelKY #Horses #Horse #HorseFarm #Gainsborough #Kentucky
My friend and fellow retired Judge David Bowles and I hit Keeneland this afternoon.
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#Keeneland #Kentucky #HorseRacing #Horses #Racehorse #Racehorses #Thoroughbred #ThoroughbredRacing #WPS #🏇🏇🏇 #🏇🏇 #🏇
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#Keeneland #Kentucky #HorseRacing #Horses #Racehorse #Racehorses #Thoroughbred #ThoroughbredRacing #WPS #🏇🏇🏇 #🏇🏇 #🏇
April 18, 2025 at 1:29 AM
My friend and fellow retired Judge David Bowles and I hit Keeneland this afternoon.
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#Keeneland #Kentucky #HorseRacing #Horses #Racehorse #Racehorses #Thoroughbred #ThoroughbredRacing #WPS #🏇🏇🏇 #🏇🏇 #🏇
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#Keeneland #Kentucky #HorseRacing #Horses #Racehorse #Racehorses #Thoroughbred #ThoroughbredRacing #WPS #🏇🏇🏇 #🏇🏇 #🏇
One of the young foals at Gainsborough Farm.
#Godolphin #TeamGodolphin #GodolphinHorseracing #Thoroughbred #ThoroughbredRacing #🏇🐎🐎 #🏇 #🐎 #TravelKentucky #TravelKY #Horses #Horse #HorseFarm #Gainsborough #Foal #Kentucky
#Godolphin #TeamGodolphin #GodolphinHorseracing #Thoroughbred #ThoroughbredRacing #🏇🐎🐎 #🏇 #🐎 #TravelKentucky #TravelKY #Horses #Horse #HorseFarm #Gainsborough #Foal #Kentucky
April 15, 2025 at 2:11 AM
One of the young foals at Gainsborough Farm.
#Godolphin #TeamGodolphin #GodolphinHorseracing #Thoroughbred #ThoroughbredRacing #🏇🐎🐎 #🏇 #🐎 #TravelKentucky #TravelKY #Horses #Horse #HorseFarm #Gainsborough #Foal #Kentucky
#Godolphin #TeamGodolphin #GodolphinHorseracing #Thoroughbred #ThoroughbredRacing #🏇🐎🐎 #🏇 #🐎 #TravelKentucky #TravelKY #Horses #Horse #HorseFarm #Gainsborough #Foal #Kentucky
On this day, March 29th, in 1886, John Pemberton brewed the first batch of a non-alcholic wine alternative, later named Coca-Cola.
(National Have a Coke Day is celebrated annually on May 8th, the date in 1886 when Coca-Cola went on sale for the first time as a tonic during the temperance movement.)
(National Have a Coke Day is celebrated annually on May 8th, the date in 1886 when Coca-Cola went on sale for the first time as a tonic during the temperance movement.)
March 29, 2025 at 6:42 PM
On this day, March 29th, in 1886, John Pemberton brewed the first batch of a non-alcholic wine alternative, later named Coca-Cola.
(National Have a Coke Day is celebrated annually on May 8th, the date in 1886 when Coca-Cola went on sale for the first time as a tonic during the temperance movement.)
(National Have a Coke Day is celebrated annually on May 8th, the date in 1886 when Coca-Cola went on sale for the first time as a tonic during the temperance movement.)
Considered a child prodigy, U.S. Supreme Court Justice John Archibald Campbell graduated from the University of Georgia at the age of 14, then studied at the United States Military Academy for three years, withdrawing upon his father's death.
March 22, 2025 at 3:56 PM
Considered a child prodigy, U.S. Supreme Court Justice John Archibald Campbell graduated from the University of Georgia at the age of 14, then studied at the United States Military Academy for three years, withdrawing upon his father's death.
Just finished #LongBrightRiver. Great acting, decent story (although they could've omitted some plot points). 78/100. 👍
Long Bright River | Official Trailer | Peacock Original
YouTube video by Peacock
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March 16, 2025 at 8:54 PM
Just finished #LongBrightRiver. Great acting, decent story (although they could've omitted some plot points). 78/100. 👍
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Gov. Andy Beshear of Kentucky sharply disagreed with a decision by Gov. Gavin Newsom of California to host Steve Bannon on Newsom’s new podcast this week, saying Bannon’s voice should not be elevated “on any platform ever, anywhere.”
Andy Beshear Slams Gavin Newsom for Having Steve Bannon on Podcast
“I don’t think we should give him oxygen on any platform — ever, anywhere,” the Democratic governor of Kentucky said of President Trump’s former chief strategist.
www.nytimes.com
March 14, 2025 at 1:13 AM
Gov. Andy Beshear of Kentucky sharply disagreed with a decision by Gov. Gavin Newsom of California to host Steve Bannon on Newsom’s new podcast this week, saying Bannon’s voice should not be elevated “on any platform ever, anywhere.”
According to the Oxford English Dictionary, the longest palindrome is the 12-letter “tattarrattat,” coined by author James Joyce as an onomatopoeic term for the sound of someone knocking on a door. But 7 letter palindromes are more common. "Racecar" and "rotator" being obvious examples.
babbel.com
babbel.com
What Are The Longest English Palindromes?
Making long English palindromes is a bit of a hobby for certain word nerds. Here are some of the fruits of their efforts.
www.babbel.com
March 13, 2025 at 12:27 AM
According to the Oxford English Dictionary, the longest palindrome is the 12-letter “tattarrattat,” coined by author James Joyce as an onomatopoeic term for the sound of someone knocking on a door. But 7 letter palindromes are more common. "Racecar" and "rotator" being obvious examples.
babbel.com
babbel.com
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Reposted by Scott Lawless
US Marshals warned federal judges of unusually high threat levels as Elon Musk and other Trump administration allies ramp up efforts to discredit judges who stand in the way of White House efforts to slash federal jobs and programs, said several judges with knowledge of the warnings reut.rs/4i0PiVK
March 5, 2025 at 9:20 PM
US Marshals warned federal judges of unusually high threat levels as Elon Musk and other Trump administration allies ramp up efforts to discredit judges who stand in the way of White House efforts to slash federal jobs and programs, said several judges with knowledge of the warnings reut.rs/4i0PiVK
I'm not sure Speaker Johnson is going to make it thru this speech without melting in an ecstatic climax of emotion. He's embarrassing.
#StateOfTheUnion
#StateOfTheUnion
March 5, 2025 at 2:56 AM
I'm not sure Speaker Johnson is going to make it thru this speech without melting in an ecstatic climax of emotion. He's embarrassing.
#StateOfTheUnion
#StateOfTheUnion
I think this must be the first time he's actually read this trash speech. He seems to pause and repeat some of the lines that he is particularly fond of.
#LiarInChief
#StateOfTheUnion
#LiarInChief
#StateOfTheUnion
March 5, 2025 at 2:55 AM
I think this must be the first time he's actually read this trash speech. He seems to pause and repeat some of the lines that he is particularly fond of.
#LiarInChief
#StateOfTheUnion
#LiarInChief
#StateOfTheUnion
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“Decorum in the House!” from the party that pardoned their buddies who beat cops, shit on the floor, wiped with the curtains and dragged a Confederate flag through the halls of Congress. #SOTU
March 5, 2025 at 2:34 AM
“Decorum in the House!” from the party that pardoned their buddies who beat cops, shit on the floor, wiped with the curtains and dragged a Confederate flag through the halls of Congress. #SOTU
These people that he's talking about that are over 150 years of age and coded into the Social Security system, are not receiving benefits. They're deceased, and no checks are being sent to them.
#LiarInChief
#StateOfTheUnion
#LiarInChief
#StateOfTheUnion
March 5, 2025 at 2:51 AM
These people that he's talking about that are over 150 years of age and coded into the Social Security system, are not receiving benefits. They're deceased, and no checks are being sent to them.
#LiarInChief
#StateOfTheUnion
#LiarInChief
#StateOfTheUnion
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Tom Friedman: "This is a total perversion of U.S. foreign policy practiced by every president since World War I. My fellow Americans, we are in completely uncharted waters, led by a president, who — well, I cannot believe he is a Russian agent, but he sure plays one on TV."
Opinion | This Never Happened With an American President Before
Trump’s behavior in the Oval Office with Zelensky was an unparalleled break with American foreign policy.
www.nytimes.com
March 1, 2025 at 1:04 AM
Tom Friedman: "This is a total perversion of U.S. foreign policy practiced by every president since World War I. My fellow Americans, we are in completely uncharted waters, led by a president, who — well, I cannot believe he is a Russian agent, but he sure plays one on TV."