Happy Christmas Eve, Dudes. It’s Wednesday, January 7th. We’re here to deliver you this week’s roundup, designed to make you a more interesting Kentucky dude.

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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.

the number of baseballs used in an MLB game is insanity.

Kentucky Dude Original, 1-minute read

Looks simple. It isn’t. This tiny white thing is way more high maintenance than you think. And the number of balls MLB cycles through in a single game is mind blowing

why do we use the word “pre” in front of words?

Kentucky Dude original, 1-minute read

You've been "preheating" your oven your entire life without questioning why heat apparently needs a warm-up act, and honestly, that's probably for the best. Turns out, the English language is full of words that make zero logical sense but somehow won anyway—and even the grammar cops eventually surrendered.

Kids need guidance, examples, and gentle nudges to recognize and respond to feelings, not just rules about behavior.

Most kids struggle with empathy because it’s treated like a lesson instead of a skill. A concept instead of a practice.

Here’s the move: Start small. Notice feelings where they happen, not just in “teachable moments.”

Point out emotions in everyday life. When someone drops a toy, talk about how they might feel. When a friend succeeds, celebrate the joy together.

Empathy grows when it fits into real life, not the ideal version you imagined during a lecture. Embed it in routines he already knows. Practice it in small, boring, repeatable ways.

Why bother? Because emotional intelligence compounds.

When your son naturally tunes into others’ feelings, he builds stronger friendships, navigates conflicts with ease, and carries emotional insight into adulthood.

When you stop thinking of empathy as a one-time lesson, you stop worrying about perfection. He keeps practicing. He keeps growing.

And that’s the version that actually lasts.

fyi. beets might be the most underrated thing in your kitchen

Kentucky Dude Original, 1-minute read

Looks harmless. Isn’t. This root vegetable is doing more behind the scenes than most supplements on your shelf.

how to get your bartender’s attention without being a jerk

Kentucky Dude Original, 1-minute read

There are two kinds of people at a crowded bar. The ones who get served quickly, and the ones everyone pretends not to see. The difference isn’t volume, attitude, or how hard you wave a credit card. It’s knowing how the room actually works and acting like someone who belongs there.

He could see the snowblower coming. 😂

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