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Harry Spencer was Oxford’s first police chief.

Local Legends: Bars and cars

"A native Kentuckian, Spencer was born in Lee County on Jan. 2, 1906."
Brad Spurlock Aug 25, 2025
Locally grown zucchini at MOON Co-op.

On My Plate: Zucchini

"I was told that once folks in this small town recognize your car is left unlocked, surplus zucchini would be placed in it this time of year."
James Rubenstein Aug 25, 2025
Nairobi, Kenya, with cityscape in background.

Observations: Kenya

"I first went to Kenya in 1980 and visited Nairobi National Park and climbed Mount Kenya for the first time."
Allan Winkler Aug 19, 2025
Philo T. Farnsworth in 1936.

Media Matters: Inventing television

Philo T. Farnsworth – a character in a Dickens novel?  Not even close.
Richard Campbell Aug 18, 2025
Eggplant intended for grilling, but baked and pan-seared instead.

On My Plate: Eggplant

"Every time I’ve written about crispy fried eggplant or eggplant parmesan, my cooking recommendations have changed."
James Rubenstein Aug 18, 2025
A mini brown opened suitcase rests on large suitcase.

Leave the diet at home: realistic vacation planning

"No, you don’t need to be “on a diet” while on vacation. And honestly, I don’t recommend being on a restrictive diet at home, either. (This might be surprising, coming from a registered dietitian.)"
Holly Larson Aug 12, 2025
Local Oxford peaches arranged to look like a smile.

On My Plate: Peaches

"The online arbiter of everything (AI, of course) defines the color peach as 'a light, warm color that blends pink and orange.'"
James Rubenstein Aug 11, 2025

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