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@lindakaypwr (Louisville, KY)
Happy ‘the day after’ Hump Day and this week's roundup, designed to make you a more well-rounded Kentucky dude. Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and Tik Tok
Dad Joke of the Week
I told my wife she was drawing her eyebrows too high.
(scroll to the end for the answer)
Bourbon, Brews, & THC
From Fried Eggs to Dispensaries: THC and the Great American Wake-Up
Kentucky Dude Original, 1-minute read
Once upon a time, a cracked egg in a frying pan was supposed to scare an entire generation away from cannabis. Meanwhile, alcohol kept the party going, wrecking trucks and relationships with equal enthusiasm. Fast-forward to 2025, and that old anti-drug ad feels more like satire—because the numbers don’t lie.
Beyond the Borders
The Salmon Patty Cure: Appalachia’s Forgotten Epidemic
Kentucky Dude Original, 1-minute read
Cornbread might be a Southern treasure, but in early 1900s Appalachia, too much of it was sending folks to an early grave. Enter an unlikely savior: a humble can of salmon. Fried up with flour and egg, it wasn’t fancy, but it helped cure an entire epidemic. Turns out, sometimes survival tastes pretty darn good.
Why Do We Call a Dollar a "Buck"?
Kentucky Dude Original, 30-second read
In your work life, if it ever feels like you're doing everything right, but the numbers still aren't adding up, this might be why. Discover the hidden ways revenue leaks out of businesses every day and what you can do to stop it before it drains your bottom line.
Man on the Move
 | The Unexpected Power of Admitting When You Don’t Know SomethingDudes, ever feel the pressure to always have the right answer, to never show a moment of uncertainty? It can feel like a constant performance, a relentless need to appear knowledgeable and competent at all times. But what if the real power move was admitting when you don’t know something? |
A shift inward, focusing on honesty and growth. Acknowledging gaps in your knowledge doesn’t make you weaker, it makes you more valuable. It opens the door to learning, improvement, and genuine credibility.
Here’s the Move: The next time you encounter a question or problem you can’t answer, admit it. Feel the relief of honesty, then actively seek out the information or help you need. This simple habit builds trust, accelerates learning, and boosts your ability to make real decisions based on facts—not assumptions.
The relentless pursuit of appearing all-knowing? That’s exhausting.
Why bother? Because real, sustainable growth is built on a foundation of honesty and continuous learning. Admitting what you don’t know expands your perspective, sharpens your problem-solving, and earns respect. People don’t follow know-it-alls; they follow those willing to learn.
Confidence isn’t about pretending you have all the answers, it’s about knowing how to find them.
Outdoor Life, Health & Fitness
10 Skills Every Kentucky Dude Should Master
Kentucky Dude Original, 1-minute read (including a quiz)
Think you’re tough? Strong? Capable? Sure, you can flex in the mirror, but can you light a fire without matches, haul a grown man to safety, or outswim a snapping turtle? Real preparedness isn’t about showing off—it’s about handling what life throws at you.
Take the quiz at the end and see what kind of Kentucky Dude you really are. Porch sitter? County fair contender? Or full-blown Bluegrass Badass? Let’s find out.
Dad Joke of the Week: Answer
She looked surprised. It was quite the reaction! 😆
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