Epicurean Kentuckian: Elote 2021-08-19 - Chicago, IL - Photo by Amy. Elote at a Chicago White Sox game. The dish features corn fresh off the cob, topped with butter, cojita cheese, lime, cayenne pepper, and mayo. Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

Mystery tree needs identifying 2021-08-19 - Adair County, KY - Photo by Linda Waggener, ColumbiaMagazine.com. None of us knew the name of this tree in Shirley Dudley Reliford's yard when the picture was made and we're hoping to hear from CM readers who may have the answer. The tree was here when she bought her home in Columbia and she has enjoyed watching it grow but is yet to known its name. Update: The mystery tree is a hackberry Thanks to all the CM readers who helped in identification. Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

Sharing her flowers of summer 2021 2021-08-19 - Columbia, KY - Photo by Linda Waggener, ColumbiaMagazine.com. Shirley Dudley Reliford has gently tended her yard and garden in Columbia since purchasing it in 1958. Her son Larry Dudley regularly helps out. She said she is glad to have kept her home in a good green space with lots of flowers and fruit trees. To help her afford her home, she worked at Line Uniform and then at Oshkosh in Columbia. She also stays active in the Homemakers organization. Pink was the order of the day when we visited - they are pictured standing in front of a huge baby pink Crepe Myrtle bush beside her driveway. Read More... | Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

Butterfly: Hackberry Emperor 2021-08-19 - Central Kentucky - Photo by Pen. A hackberry emperor basking in the afternoon sun. Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

Surprise Lilies in the rain 2021-08-18 - Adair County, KY - Photo by Deb Waddell. Pretty pink Surprise Lilies are drenched in the rain. Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

Big South Fork Scenic Railway, Stearns, KY 2021-08-18 - Stearns, KY - Photo By Robert Ellis, Robert Ellis Woodworking. Robert writes, "This past rainy Saturday I traveled to Cumberland Falls and the Big South Scenic Railway at Stearns, Kentucky. Somewhat handicapped by the rain on my lens and glasses that kept fogging up, I was able to take in some photographic opportunities. There are lots of buildings, antiques and mining related paraphernalia to photograph but this scene is what excited me the most." Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

Stanley Rich honored at retirement 2021-08-18 - Columbia, KY - Photo courtesy Mayor Hoots. Stanley Rich has been honored by the City of Columbia for his work ethic and years of service. Rich will be retiring this week from Jeffries Hardware, and Mayor Hoots stopped by to declare August 16-22, 2021 as Stanley Rich Week in Columbia. From left are Bryan Rich, Pat Farris, Chris and Leon Lewis. Read More... | Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

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