The Best and Worst of Beanpole
2025-07-02 - Adair Co., KY - Photo by Dave Rosenbaum
Dave Rosenbaum writes, "Ran across a classic today. It was advertised as Statesman Country. Classic Volume Number One. Few of us remain that recall Beanpole on WAIN. Beanpole's autobiography contained perhaps the most profound philosophy I have ever encountered. In describing his varied life pursuits, he concludes with:
More on Col. Hudson (Beanpole) Willis: Remembering a famous Adair Countian: Hudson Willis. Comments | Permalink
2025-07-02 - Adair Co., KY - Photo by Dave Rosenbaum
Dave Rosenbaum writes, "Ran across a classic today. It was advertised as Statesman Country. Classic Volume Number One. Few of us remain that recall Beanpole on WAIN. Beanpole's autobiography contained perhaps the most profound philosophy I have ever encountered. In describing his varied life pursuits, he concludes with:
From job to job I searched for the easy way, which was not.That, my friend is deep stuff."
More on Col. Hudson (Beanpole) Willis: Remembering a famous Adair Countian: Hudson Willis. Comments | Permalink
Beshear congratulates the Lindsey Wilson University community
2025-07-02 - Louisville, KY - Photo courtesy Lindsey Wilson College
Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear congratulates the Lindsey Wilson University community on the school's transition to university status in a recorded message played on Tuesday, July 1, at the Speed Art Museum in Louisville, Kentucky, to celebrate the school's first day as a university. Comments | Permalink
2025-07-02 - Louisville, KY - Photo courtesy Lindsey Wilson College
Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear congratulates the Lindsey Wilson University community on the school's transition to university status in a recorded message played on Tuesday, July 1, at the Speed Art Museum in Louisville, Kentucky, to celebrate the school's first day as a university. Comments | Permalink
Parnell and Begley at LWU Celebration
2025-07-02 - Louisville, KY - Photo courtesy Lindsey Wilson College
Lindsey Wilson University trustee Dr. Allan M. Parnell, left, and former Lindsey Wilson College President John B. Begley were among those who attended the Lindsey Wilson University celebration on Tuesday, July 1, at the Speed Art Museum in Louisville, Kentucky.
An Adair County native, Parnell was the longest-serving chairman of the Lindsey Wilson College Board of Trustees, and Begley was Lindsey Wilson's sixth president from 1977-97. Comments | Permalink
2025-07-02 - Louisville, KY - Photo courtesy Lindsey Wilson College
Lindsey Wilson University trustee Dr. Allan M. Parnell, left, and former Lindsey Wilson College President John B. Begley were among those who attended the Lindsey Wilson University celebration on Tuesday, July 1, at the Speed Art Museum in Louisville, Kentucky.
An Adair County native, Parnell was the longest-serving chairman of the Lindsey Wilson College Board of Trustees, and Begley was Lindsey Wilson's sixth president from 1977-97. Comments | Permalink
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