Kentucky was not what I was expecting. I can’t say that I’d thought about what it might be like much before. Maybe if I had I wouldn’t have been surprised by what I found - horses and bourbon. The legend that has grown up around President Lincoln is that he started life as part of a poor family. The truth is, that they were landowners. Abraham, the President’s grandfather, bought a treasury warrant for land in what is now Kentucky from Virginia in 1782 for three thousand six hundred and thirty pounds. That was a considerable sum.
So enjoy these stories…Kentucky is beautiful. I think I mentioned my great uncle was a Trappist monk at Gethsemani in Bardstown. Another small world moment, Joe Thalken is cousin to my dear friend and neighbor Meg Thalken. I am guessing you know him too as he accompanies Patti on the piano. The Thalken family has some interesting stories too, but they were from Texas and Ogallala. Happy travels and thanks an always for not only sharing stories, but giving them context.
So enjoy these stories…Kentucky is beautiful. I think I mentioned my great uncle was a Trappist monk at Gethsemani in Bardstown. Another small world moment, Joe Thalken is cousin to my dear friend and neighbor Meg Thalken. I am guessing you know him too as he accompanies Patti on the piano. The Thalken family has some interesting stories too, but they were from Texas and Ogallala. Happy travels and thanks an always for not only sharing stories, but giving them context.
Love that! Yes, indeed, Joe is Patti's accompanist and we were together out in Palo Alto! Small world, indeed!
As always, a fascinating read.