Kentucky Color: Last Dog Day of 2021 2021-08-14 - Adair Co., KY - Photo by Billy Joe Fudge. By Billy Joe Fudge Dog Days of Summer begin July 3rd and end August 11th according to most. On the 11th of August 2021, I took a break off Snake Creek Road from the 100+ heat index temperatures. I leaned my trusty walking stick agin the deeply furrowed bark of a masterful Chestnut oak before taking my recline at its base. Granddaddy Longlegs sat poised to pounce upon an unsuspecting insect as I sat beneath it. Sitting with my back against the North side of a tree always energizes me. It is like I can feel the gallons of water and starches and minerals passing up and down between the roots anchored in the cool soil and the sun drenched and wind swept, leafy crown above. Dare I say again; beauty is where you find it! Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

Farmers Market on the Square Saturdays 2021-08-13 - Columbia, KY - Photo by Gale Cowan, Adair County Judge Executive. This month Fiscal Court put the spotlight on Adair County farm families and their contributions to the lives of our citizens. When you stop in to shop, be sure and add a special thank-you. The Market starts at 8amCT Saturdays at the corner of Merchant and Campbellsville Streets in Columbia. Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

Improvements on the Burkesville Street corner 2021-08-13 - Downtown Columbia, KY - Photo by Mayor Pam Hoots. The Columbia Public Works Department made new walkways from parking to the sidewalk at the corner of Burkesville Street on the Public Square. Jackie Chapman, Tim smith and Sam baker completed the ramps on Thursday morning. Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

Butterfly: Silvery checkerspot 2021-08-13 - Central Kentucky - Photo by Pen. A silvery checkerspot prepares for liftoff. Spotted in a local park. Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

Rain and Clouds downtown 2021-08-13 - Columbia, KY - Photo by Linda Waggener. Rain and clouds around 1:30pm on a busy Friday downtown. Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

Armadillo caught on game camera 2021-08-13 - Adair Co., KY - Photo by Kat Parker. Kat writes, "We had this picture last week on a game camera near Holmes Bend Marina. It looks like an armidillo to me!" Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

Two Sister's Houses Near Glasgow, Kentucky 2021-08-13 - Barren Co., KY - Photo By Robert Ellis, Robert Ellis Woodworking. Robert writes, "This pic was taken along Highway 90(?) near Glasgow last Saturday. I had spotted an old truck across the street, parked near what looked like an old store building. I thought whomever lived here might own the old truck, so I knocked on the door to seek permission to take some pics. While up on the porch, this house finally jumped out at me. The colors, artistic design in incorporating the slabs of limestone (?) was beautiful. The title only makes sense when more of the story is realized. From what I could gather a second house across the street, near the store and with similar features, was built by a sister. If I have the story correct they owned/ran the store. Sadly the second house had to be torn down due to deterioration. More specific knowledge of this house and its construction would be welcomed." Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

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