The Kentucky Dude | 6.25.25

Edition 33

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Happy 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

What’s a dad’s favorite temperature setting?

(scroll to the end for the answer)  

Bourbon, Brews, & THC

Is Recreational Cannabis the Next Cash Crop or a Costly Gamble for Kentucky?

Kentucky Dude Original, 2-minute read

Our state stands at a pivotal moment, facing a big question about a different kind of green. Should Kentucky embrace a new "cash crop" with significant economic potential, or are the social gambles just too high for the Bluegrass State?

Beyond the Borders

I Was Today Years Old: Five Things We Just Learned How to Use (Correctly)

Kentucky Dude Original, 1-minute read

We’re living in a golden age of "Wait… what?" moments, where everyday items suddenly reveal secret purposes, you never realized. Get ready to have your mind blown (and perhaps your daily routine slightly altered) as we unveil five common things most of us have been using incorrectly – until today.

What the Heck Was That Dream About?

Kentucky Dude Original, 2-minute read

Ever woken up from a dream wondering, "What the heck was that all about, dude?" Welcome to the nightly wild west show playing out in your brain! Here are some insights into the strange world of dreams, that odd feeling of déjà vu, and what your mind might be up to while you're catching Zs.

Man on the Move

Comparison is the thief of joy, but perspective is the locksmith.

Dude, have you ever looked around and think you’re behind?

Like everyone else is living a highlight reel while you’re stuck in behind-the-scenes footage.

One guys got the house, the title, the followers. You’ve got...last Tuesday’s leftovers. Happens to all of us.

But here’s the thing, while you’re busy envying someone else’s chapter 12, they might be wishing for your chapter 3. You don’t know who sees you as the goal, the blueprint, the proof it’s possible.

Here’s the Move: Zoom out. Think bigger. Ask yourself: “Who might see me as the life they’re working toward?” Your ‘ordinary’ might be someone’s miracle. Your baseline might be someone else’s breakthrough. Own that. Don’t let a highlight reel hijack your self-worth.

Why bother? Because comparison kills happiness and momentum. Perspective builds it. You’ll move stronger, lighter, and truer when you realize life isn’t a ladder but a mosaic. Everyone’s got a different tile. Focus on laying yours with pride.

Outdoor Life, Health & Fitness

6 Japanese Techniques to Overcome Laziness

Kentucky Dude Original, 2-minute read (including a quiz)

Here are 6 powerful Japanese techniques that can transform every dude’s approach to daily tasks and help you cultivate a more energized existence. You'll definitely want to save and share this article.

Dad Joke of the Week: Answer

One degree lower than comfortable, because he paid for that AC! 😆

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