Happy hump day, Dudes. It’s Wednesday, April 8th. We’re here to deliver you this week’s roundup of oddly useful stuff, designed to make you a more interesting Kentucky Dude since 2024.
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Dad Joke of the Week
I don’t need anger management.
(scroll to the end for the answer)
This Week in Kentucky History
1936: Keeneland Racetrack opened in Lexington after Kentucky horsemen transformed Jack Keene’s former farm into a new racing venue. Built during the Depression, it quickly became a symbol of Kentucky horse racing tradition and later grew into one of the most respected tracks in the world.
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.
i was today years old when i learned... (vol. 6)
Kentucky Dude Original, 1-minute read
You’re about to learn a few things you definitely didn’t know… and absolutely didn’t need. But somehow, they’ll stick with you all day. Click in, your brain will thank you later (or at least be mildly entertained).
this dude has a sneaker problem (and that be me)
Kentucky Dude original, 1-minute read
Somewhere along the way, buying sneakers stopped making sense… and started making even more sense. If you know, you know. Here is how I got started and where I am today. Some of y’all may relate.
Man on the Move
Work Hard, Work Early, Work Wisely
Dudes, ever notice how some people seem to get more done with the same 24 hours? It’s not luck, it’s a head start they gave themselves.
On a farm, there are no days off. The cattle need feeding, no matter the weather. You wake up early, get to work, and don’t wait for someone else to do it.
That kind of work ethic sticks. My grandparents didn’t just farm, they fixed engines, welded, plumbed, and even delivered calves. Their hands were worn and weathered, but they never stopped. That’s where I learned what it really means to work hard, work early, and work wisely.
Here’s the Move: Fear is passive, confidence is active. If you focus on doing the right thing instead of avoiding the wrong thing, you break Murphy’s cycle. Prepare, stay decisive, and trust yourself because confidence repels failure.
Why bother? Because letting fear run your mind is the fastest way to lose control. Flip the mindset, take control, and Murphy’s Law won’t own you.
Health, Fitness, Outdoors
stop fishing the bank. Here is where bass actually sit in kentucky
Kentucky Dude Original, 1-minute read
So many dudes are casting at what they can see and missing what actually matters. The difference between a slow day and a great one isn’t luck… its location. Read on and start fishing where the bass actually are.
Bourbon, Brews, & THC
THC for spring & summer: match the vibe, not the label
Kentucky Dude Original, 1-minute read
Spring and summer don’t wait on you to figure it out. They just roll. If what you’re using isn’t keeping up, that’s on you. Keep reading and get your timing right before your next Saturday gets away from you.
Dad Joke of the Week: Answer
I need people to stop irritating me constantly. 😂
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