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Happy hump day, Dudes. It’s Wednesday, January 21st. We’re here to deliver you this week’s roundup, designed to make you a more interesting Kentucky Dude.
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@jessinlex_ (Lexington, KY)
Dad Joke of the Week
Why did the invisible man turn down the job offer?
(scroll to the end for the answer)
Oliver’s Questions
Turns out, our main source of inspiration for many articles is a pint-sized, 10-year-old dude (my son) who thinks he's got all the answers, forcing me into a constant state of fact-checking.
Through that fact-checking chaos, we turn his “dad, did you know…” moments into bite-sized wisdom you can actually use, or at least laugh at over a beer.
mister Rogers knew what most of us forget
Kentucky Dude Original, 1-minute read
One of the most powerful sentences ever spoken didn’t come from a CEO, coach, or general. It came from a guy in a sweater and some pretty cool shoes. And somehow, it still hits harder than almost anything else.
how one saw accidentally became a legend
Kentucky Dude original, 1-minute read
There’s a power tool with a name so bold it sounds like a dare. The story behind it is better than the myth and somehow even more satisfying. Click if you like tools, legends, and things getting absolutely wrecked.
Man on the Move
 | Peace Comes from Presence, Not ControlDudes, have you ever had a moment where everything is technically fine, but you still feel tense, restless, or behind? Yeah, you’re not broken. You’re just trying to control things that haven’t happened yet. The problem isn’t effort. It’s attention. Most of us don’t lack discipline. We lack presence. We’re managing tomorrow instead of experiencing today. |
Peace doesn’t come from getting everything handled. It comes from being where you are.
Presence doesn’t show up in big breakthroughs. It shows up in small, repeatable moments. And it doesn’t need to feel like meditation homework.
Here’s the move: Take five seconds. No fixing. Just noticing.
Ask yourself three simple questions. What’s actually in front of me right now? What my body doing? What outcome am I gripping too tightly?
That’s it. No solutions. No productivity hacks. No reframes.
This works because it interrupts control. You’re not solving life. You’re standing inside it. And standing compounds.
Why bother? Because control creates pressure.
Pressure turns into stress. Stress turns into burnout. Burnout turns into bad decisions.
Presence dissolves it.
Right here. Right now. That’s where peace actually lives.
Health, Fitness, Outdoors
mastering the leg press: build strength and avoid mistakes
Kentucky Dude Original, 1-minute read
Our legs deserve better than half reps and ego weight. This machine looks simple until you realize most people are doing it wrong. Fix a few small things and your next leg day hits very different.
Bourbon, Brews, & THC
alcohol: the world's oldest (and most popular) drug
Kentucky Dude Original, 1-minute read
Your favorite drink has a résumé longer than civilization itself. This one connects ancient buzzes, modern bourbon, and a truth about alcohol most people never stop to think about.
Dad Joke of the Week: Answer
He couldn’t see himself doing it. 😂
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