I was today-years-old when I learned that parts of stories by journalists are often used for the "how to use xxx in a sentence" part of Merriam-Webster.com.

At some point I also had a sentences for "bootleg" (Oh, Kentucky!) and "distinguish," but they were later replace by other sentences.

Saturday while leading a St. Pat’s Parade Day toast, I learned Gov. Beshear named me a Kentucky Colonel, which is “the highest title of honor bestowed by the Governor of Kentucky.”

I’ve been calling Louisville my adopted home for awhile now, but wow I feel lucky ☘️ to be embraced by the state.

Flopping. Not a care in the world. Has no idea it’s been below freezing all weekend. Has never seen snow — let alone nine inches.

Has no idea he was a born a farm cat, and adopted six weeks later.

He’s just cozy.

14 Days Until #Christmas.

Attack the holiday just like our sweet Quincy.

#CatsofChristmas #ChristmasCats #ChonkyCats

We’ve got a nice, big pot of vegetable soup rolling in the Menderski-Delouche House.

It’s one of our favorite ways to reset after a weekend of too much indulging.

My 2024 Newsprint from @washingtonpost.com

Hi Christina and MissBarryCat! Please meet our tortitude-packed little girl, Moxie, and our loving 20-pound chonk, Quincy.

Thank you for saying hello 😻