RickRedding

Never before in America, or Kentucky, has there been more talk about acceptance of and prohibitions against all things gay. And when I read the previews for "Partners", a new Humana Festival play, I figured it might be all about that topic.
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The Rusty Satellite Show is mostly a labor of love for me. I am grateful that Passport Health Plan sponsors the show, but my motivation is really tied to the fact that the show gives me an opportunity to meet and talk with some really cool local people
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Valentine's Day was a big success around here, despite those end-of-world predictions by weather-foolers and the panic of school officials across the region, who either cancelled or dismissed classes early for yet another "storm that wasn't".
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In addition to the Rusty Satellite Show, I'm hoping to have the discipline to be a weekend blogger, sort of the like the old Fred Wiche Weekend Gardener, with my weekly Top Five stories.
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I tackle my Top Five news stories — the battle over gaming in Kentucky that illustrates why we can’t have nice things; a quick take on the Metro Council elections now that the candidate deadline has passed; Governor Beshear’s “mind-boggling” trip to see the President’s State of the Union address; the death of a...
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At first, it seemed I'd gone to a play and a Laua party had broken out. It's clear from the moment you step into the cozy Bingham Theatre that this Actors production is all about having a good time, as members of the Chicago-based troupe The Hypocrites wander along singing and tossing beach balls....
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Everyone's got an opinion on Bobby Petrino, but no one can argue the man's ability to coach football. And that's why he's being re-introduced to the community to carry on the University of Louisville's football tradition.
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While we're waiting for Charlie Strong to make up his mind, the city braces for a weather event and I found out what's on the Mayor's mind. Plus Bill Nye in Kentucky, a win for the little guy and smokers get a little more negative news.
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I found out on Facebook that I had a pretty big year in 2013. I was reviewing the posts there, and in its social media wisdom the site lists the posts that got the most attention.
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It’s three days until Christmas, and I’ve only got a few more gifts to get. I found the perfect time for shopping this weekend. I showed up at Target on Saturday night. It wasn’t crowded at all. First, I figured the whole data breach scare would keep a lot of paranoid shoppers away from...
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