I get updates in email newsletter form from the Kentucky Farm Bereau on occasion that are usually concerning with information of current commodity trends and occasionally has a bit information in regards to is happening with farming in the state. The most recent started with a blurb talking about the American Farm Bereau was disapointed that California had passed the proposition 2 in the recent election. The note suggested that the voters of the state really did not understand the nature of modern farming and the measure was going to have severe changes on agriculture in the state. It went so far as to suggest that livestock functions in the state would begin to disappear and that it would likely move overseas. Read more…
On Wednesday of this past week as was promised I attended a live performance of Amos Lee. A few background details. The venue was the Madison Theater in downtown Covington, Kentucky. It is a older theater with a huge well lit marquee. The interior includes a huge bar on both sides as you enter, which was nice for such shows as Amos Lee. The setup was tables that set four and six in tiers to the floor level, which was nicely open in front of the stage. I have heard from a friend in the area that it is normally a smoke filled venue – however I heard enough of a conversation with the door keepers to realize that Amos had somehow arranged for the venue to be smoke free during his performance. 
