Observations: The Humanities Center
"A dozen or so years ago, Karen Schilling, Dean of the College of Arts and Science, came to me with the request to create a new Humanities Center."
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Produce of the Year 2025
"Before naming the 2025 produce of the year, I want to give a shout-out to all of the vendors at Oxford Farmers Market, and a reminder that it is held every Saturday throughout the year."
Local Legends: Bars and cars
"A native Kentuckian, Spencer was born in Lee County on Jan. 2, 1906."
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."
Observations: Kenya
"I first went to Kenya in 1980 and visited Nairobi National Park and climbed Mount Kenya for the first time."
Media Matters: Inventing television
Philo T. Farnsworth – a character in a Dickens novel? Not even close.
On My Plate: Eggplant
"Every time I’ve written about crispy fried eggplant or eggplant parmesan, my cooking recommendations have changed."