Category Archives: Kentucky

Louisville Clock

Posted on October 2, 2014 by Roger

The booth at the conference never shuts down, so I took an early lunch and walked a half mile or so up Fourth Street. My first objective was this clock. Unfortunately, it only runs at noon and six p.m., so … Continue reading →

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Springfield

Posted on October 18, 2013 by Roger

Zachary Taylor’s father Richard built this home on the east side of Louisville, Kentucky in 1790. Zachary lived here as a boy. My sister and I drove over to take a look at it after the D6 Conference. It is … Continue reading →

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Covington

Posted on April 4, 2013 by Roger

There are several statues lining the walk along the Ohio River in Covington, Kentucky, across from Cincinnati. John A. Roebling was the engineer who designed the bridge. It was completed in 1867 and was, at the time, the longest suspension … Continue reading →

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John A. Roebling Suspension Bridge

Posted on April 4, 2013 by Roger

Cincinnati, Ohio in the distance. I was standing in Covington, Kentucky when I took the above photo and on the Cincinnati side when I took the one below.

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Apple Valley — Part Two (Hillbilly Garden)

Posted on March 17, 2013 by Roger

After leaving the old gas station, Keith took us on a tour of his Hillbilly Garden. As I understand it, the neighbors were upset that his yard was cluttered with junk and protested to the authorities. Somebody suggested that he … Continue reading →

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