Homespun poetry for family and friends
A little-known Glasgow poet, a duck, a sweet potato and a whole lot of heart come together in this charming “Book Pick.”
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Another Birthday — So Far, So Good
Jimmy Lowe reflects on turning 77, confronting the realities of aging and finding gratitude, good health and joy in the bonus years ahead.
Catching Up With Kevin
Jimmy reconnects with longtime student Kevin Milton during his return to Kentucky, reflecting on his journey, love of writing and life in Arizona.
Remembering apple picking times
Once while we were eating pie and ice cream, I remarked to my wife how much I liked our apples.
On Wendell Berry and the power of good writing
Wendell Berry’s death sends Jimmy Lowe back to the books, stories and poems that first introduced him to one of Kentucky’s finest writers.
Taking time for an old-time visit
What happens when you slow down, sit on the porch and let a simple visit turn into a trip down memory lane? Jimmy Lowe visits with some friends in Temple Hill and finds out.
Plenty of action behind the cameras
What happens behind the scenes when Hollywood comes to Glasgow? Jimmy Lowe tagged along with MacLean Lessenberry to find out why filmmakers keep coming back.
An open letter to Virginia Evans, author of ‘The Correspondent’
What happens when a book reminds you not only why you love to read, but why you once loved to write letters? Jimmy Lowe explores that question in an open letter to “The Correspondent” author Virginia Evans.
The Supreme Court has a message for Kentucky on surveillance: Get a warrant
Kentucky’s new license plate camera law limits some use of surveillance data but does not require police to obtain a warrant before accessing historical location data, raising constitutional concerns following a recent U.S. Supreme Court ruling.