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More Questions Concerning Supreme Court Ruling Against Using Race for Admission

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In my previous articles, I have discussed the plans of two school districts in Kentucky to place students in schools by race, I have talked of the Supreme Court ruling that ruled against the schools, and I have addressed some questions concerning Thursday’s Supreme Court ruling against two Kentucky school districts. In this article I will address even more questions and concerns of the ruling. Does this Supreme Court ruling compare to previous rulings made by the Court? This was the first case to discuss diversity and education since 2003. The 2003 case involved college admissions. During that time Justice … Continue reading →

Southern Travel Attractions

Growing up in Hawaii you don’t hear very many people say they are “headed south” for vacation. Now that I live in the northern portion of one of the nation’s most northern states—-Wisconsin–I consider a jaunt to Chicago a trip “down south.” If you are fortunate enough to live south of Illinois, or plan to spend part of your summer vacation touring the south, I have a couple of noteworthy new attractions you should consider checking out. KNOXVILLE, TENNESSEE If you enjoy a good party then head over to Knoxville, Tennessee this July. The city is planning a massive 4th … Continue reading →

Marriage Laws: Kentucky & Tennessee

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We’ve completed our trip down the Eastern seaboard and now we’re going to make our way across the country. Our first stops on our cross-country tour will be Kentucky and Tennessee. My brother’s other grandmother lived in Kentucky and we used to visit there frequently over the years. It’s been a long time since my last trip there, but I do have fond memories of both states. Kentucky Want to get married in Kentucky? You’ll need a driver’s license and social security card. You’ll also need to provide a certified copy of a divorce decree or death certificate if you’ve … Continue reading →

Horsing Around in Kentucky

My toddler daughter’s fascination with all things scaly is fading. However, her interest in animals remains steadfast, though we’re seeing a softer side to her fixation. She now happily embraces all things hairy—-mainly horses. To be honest she’s really into ponies and their “houses” (a.k.a. stables). This, of course, means we’ve been doing a ton of research about horses, which usually begets the question: “Mommy, when are we going to visit them?” I told my daughter I may not know exactly when we will be meeting our four-legged friends, but I do know where we will be going when the … Continue reading →

Kentucky Horse Park–A Horse Lovers Dream Vacation

Even if you missed watching the Preakness Stakes horse race (of the famed Triple Crown), you likely know by now that just a few seconds out of the gate, odds-on favorite, Barbaro, shattered three bones in his right hind leg. The scene was heart breaking and the replays of the race even caught the attention of my toddler daughter, who wanted to know, “What wrong with horsey?” It prompted me to do some research on horses and their training regime. In doing so I stumbled upon what I would consider an ideal vacation spot for horse lovers. The Kentucky Horse … Continue reading →

Kentucky Derby Party Recipes

Colonel M. Lewis Clark Jr. hosted the first Kentucky Derby at his track in 1875 and this year, we celebrate the 132th anniversary. If you are from the South, you know a Kentucky Derby party is a must each year. But, you cannot entertain the racing fans without great recipes. Here are some you may want to try this year: Benedictine Dip For this dip recipe, you will need one cucumber, 8 ounces of cream cheese, one small onion, mayonnaise, fresh dill, sour cream and green food coloring (optional). Peel your cucumber, grate it and drain it in a fine … Continue reading →