Just like at home for Adair Countians: Sign in Bloomfield 2017-11-27 - Netties Antiques, KY 55 in Downtown Bloomfield, Nelson Co. KY - Photo by Ed Waggener, ColumbiaMagazine.com. Saw this fascinating sign at the famed Nettie's Antiques store in Downtown Bloomfield and got homesick for Columbia, it shares so many similarities with the International sign on the courthouse lawn. Even saw "Egypt 87 miles," with the arrow in the wrong direction - mileage off, too, for the real "Egypt," and considered, briefly, a citizens arrest of a signpost. However, turns out, there's a bizarro Egypt in Jackson County - so, while not right, the sign is not wrong. The real Egypt, in the Green River Country of Adair County, is closer, and deserves it's own vane, but we'll not mention that to them - affront to Egyptologist aside. And the sign deserves redemption for spelling Luvul almost right - it puts on airs by throwing in an extra "A" just to put down those of us who mumble Kentuckyese properly, and pronounce Louisville with two syllables. And still, Bloomfield is worth a daytrip from the CM 7 County area anytime - it is one of the most delightful communities in America, irregardless - EW Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

Birds of KY: Black Vultures at Pike's Ridge - I 2017-11-27 - Pikes Ridge Campground on Green River Lake - Photo by Wayne Baxter. Buzzard Roost - A flock of what looks to be hundreds of Black Vultures seems to be spending the winter at the Pike's Ridge campground on Green River Lake. There shouldn't be old road kill for several miles around. - Wayne Baxter. Photo Sun 2016-11-26 Wayne Baxter (c). Paired photo: Birds of KY: Black Vultures II at Pike's Ridge by Wayne Baxter Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

Be on the lookout for Frost Flowers when you walk 2017-11-26 - Cumberland County, KY - Photo by Billy Joe Fudge. On this frosty Sunday morning, we're revisiting a discovery by an admired writer/photographer who reported Frost Flowers 'growing' nearby in 2009. That was when naturalist Billy Joe Fudge first brought the beautiful creations to our attention. He'd found a large patch of Frost Flowers on the Chowning Farm at Amandaville in northern Cumberland Co., KY. He advised that they are so delicate, the slightest touch begins an immediate meltdown. By sharing the discovery, he shared the blessing with all of us who were awed by our first sighting of them. When reading time allows, click here and revisit some 80 Frost Flower notes and pictures in ColumbiaMagazine.com archives. -- Linda Waggener Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

Logo: Salvation Army Angel Tree, a reminder help is needed 2017-11-26 - Photo from Debbie Cowan. Angels are being sought for The Salvation Army Angel Tree Program. To help provide Christmas gifts for deserving children in our community, please contact any Family Resource Youth Services Center staff at the local schools, 270-384-9112, 270-384-9752, 270-384-6050. Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

Birds of Kentucky: Murder mystery 2017-11-26 - Columbia, KY - Photo by Ed Waggener, ColumbiaMagazine.com. These two crows were spotted in a tree Saturday, November 25, 2017, occasionally flying out together, apparently just to foil the shot. Bird watchers put a lot of stock in the meanings of crow behavior. The flight was only from a tree thirty feet away, which may or may not count as "two crows flying together." Still we took heart from that indicator - and you know why, don't you? And you also know why the situation was short of murder. Comments are welcome. - EW Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

LWC Blue Raiders rebounded and led briefly in NAIA Quarterfinals 2017-11-26 - Blue Raider Stadium, 928 Russell Road, Columbia, KY - Photo by Ed Waggener, ColumbiaMagazine.com. For the past two weekends, Blue Raider Stadium, Columbia has been the site of NAIA national football series playoffs, drawing huge crowds to the community. When this photo was taken it looked as though the skein was in danger, with the score 17-21 the wrong way, late in the 3rd Quarter. Minutes later, the most successful Blue Raider Team - nationally No. 4 - ever, recaptured the lead. But, in the end, were upset by visiting No. 5 ranked Southern Oregon University. Read More... | Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

Russell Springs Christmas Parade 2017 - Royce Campbell Trucking 2017-11-26 - Main Street, Russell Springs, KY - Photo by Ed Waggener, ColumbiaMagazine.com. Royce Campbell & Sons Trucking of Windsor, KY, decked out with a Christmas wreath, made an impressive sight coming South on Main Street, with shiny chrome and bright blue paint perfectly complementing the Christmas lights. Right behind him, from the Russell Springs suburbs, was Royville'& Beckham Ridge's own Lisa Fisher-Clark, piloting the WAVE-mobile for 92.7 FM. The weather was perfect, with shirtsleeve warmth and perfectly blue November skies and a really large turnout. - EW Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

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