How the Covid Stole the Picnic (with my apologies to Dr. Seuss) Every Farmer Down in Fancy Farm liked the Picnic a lot But the Covid, Who lived all around Did NOT! The Covid hated everything! It did not matter the season! Now, please don’t ask why. No one knows the reason. It could be … [Read more…]
After any major event there is a chance to sit back and ponder all that was done right, and what was done wrong. As a Monday morning quarterback we can all pick away at the good and the bad of the St. Jerome Fancy Farm Picnic. I like to think of all the good that … [Read more…]
I’m here to tell you that you need to get ready. We’re getting ready to get hit. No, it’s not another hurricane coming through. No, it’s not another thunderstorm, although I’m sure we’re going to get more of those. No, it’s not an earthquake. We’re getting ready to get hit with everybody and their brother … [Read more…]
The people of Fancy Farm have rules. They’re not written down, everybody knows what they are. And if you don’t know them, or you forget them, you will swiftly be reminded of them. Here they are. I’m sure it’s not a complete list but it’s a good start. You have to be a fan in Fancy Farm. You … [Read more…]
A rewrite of A Visit from St. Nicholas with sincere apologies to Clement Clarke Moore T’was the night before the Picnic, when all through the town Not a politician was stirring, not even an aide; The aprons were hung by the door with care, Knowing that the next morning they’d be grabbed with other … [Read more…]
17 Reasons why my heart will always be in Fancy Farm: 17. Deep breaths. You can breathe in western Kentucky. There is nothing but clean air. Yes, you might get a whiff of a chicken house, the hog market or a barn being fired but that just makes it smell that much better. 16. Kittens … [Read more…]
When Jimmy’s aunt, Cecelia Elder died the family had an auction sale to dispense with the belongings of her estate. That included items that also belonged to her late husband, Fred. The family really didn’t divvy them up, there were so many kids and grandkids and great-grandkids. So the decision was made to have … [Read more…]
You know how you get really excited that Christmas is coming? Or maybe you get really excited the night before you go on vacation. It's all about the anticipation, right? Well, it's no different in Fancy Farm as we prepare to spend the weekend with 10,000 of our closest friends and relatives. We can't wait. … [Read more…]
Fancy Farm, Kentucky is a community located in Graves County. It used to be an incorporated town but years ago it reverted to just being a community, governed by Graves County Fiscal Court. It’s not a real political place. There is one polling place. The people there vote like a lot of other people in … [Read more…]
It’s Picnic Week! It’s picnic week and everyone is as busy as can be. The BBQ pits have been cleaned out, the Bingo stand is getting ready to go up, the new Speaker’s Stand has been spruced and is ready for its baptism by fire come Saturday. Everyone is getting their yard ready so as … [Read more…]