I'm tickled pink to announce that a native Hendersonian and crowd favorite is triumphantly returning to "Blabbin'" this week!! She is none other than Maggie Hollis, a singing/songwriting specialist who made the move to Nashville in 2025. Pull up a seat as Maggie shares a bit about her background prior to "Music City", and brings us up to speed on all of her Nash Vegas endeavors over the past year. She also reflects on the thrill of being nominated for TWO Josie Music Awards, and walking the carpet at the Grand Ole Opry House as part of the ceremony. Finally, she speaks of upcoming plans for performances/new releases, and graces our ears with two of her terrific original tunes (one of which hasn't even been released yet!). It's always a great listen when Ms. Hollis is my guest! Be sure to keep up with her various musical ventures through a number of social media outlets, including her Facebook page linked here: https://www.facebook.com/maggiehollismusic.

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Aging is something we all should do with grace, pride, and (most importantly) optimal health . . .and this week's guest is certainly doing her part to make this possible for us!! Introducing Dr. Sam Cotton, from the University of Louisville's Trager Institute, whose research centers around the concept of optimal health. As part of her role, Dr. Sam creates education/training outlets to assist physicians and other caregivers tending to the needs of patients with Alzheimer's and other forms of dementia. Tune in as she describes how she became passionate about optimal aging, and takes us through the training and resources she commonly supplies to the aforementioned personnel. She also addresses pressing challenges faced by care providers in rural areas, offers a snapshot of her research findings to this point, and extends words of wisdom to current/aspiring healthcare professionals with an interest in caring for aging clientele. Enjoy listening and broadening your mind! And, for additional information about U of L's Trager institute, feel free to email our special guest at sam.cotton@louisville.edu, and be sure to visit the web page linked here: https://centers.louisville.edu/aging/. To find out more about The Alzheimer's Association, simply click the following link to visit its website: https://www.alz.org/. Finally, I invite you to learn more about Area Agencies on Aging and Independent Living via this link: https://www.chfs.ky.gov/agencies/dail/Pages/aaail.aspx.

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Photography is the theme of this week's episode, and I'm thrilled to spotlight a gentleman who has thrived in this capacity for over three decades!! Introducing Mr. Darrin Phegley, who proudly served for 17 years as a photographer with the Henderson Gleaner before striking out on his own. He now owns a booming business known as "Darrin Phegley - Capturing Life", in which he assists corporate organizations, nonprofits, and other agencies in visually sharing their stories. Tune in as Darrin offers compelling stories of his work in the newspaper industry, and describes the inspiration behind his business. He also explains the means by which we can put his expertise to work for us, many of which we've likely not even considered! Finally, he extends advice to the photographers of tomorrow based on his abundance of experience. For additional info on "Darrin Phegley - Capturing Life", don't hesitate to drop a line to darrin@darrinphegley.com. And, be sure to visit Darrin's website linked here: https://darrinphegley.com/.

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Harlan and Anna Hubbard were truly an artistic couple who spent their final three-plus decades in a hand-built cabin on the Ohio River, where they lived off the land with no electricity or indoor plumbing . . .and this week, the spotlight belongs to a nonprofit committed to preserving their Trimble County property!! Come along as we meet two board members from Payne Hollow on the Ohio: Dr. David Wicks, and Susan Griffin Ward. Each of them describe their deep attachment to the great outdoors, and give us some insight into the unique talents/lifestyle of Harlan and Anna Hubbard. They also discuss steps that have already been taken to preserve the Hubbards' former dwelling, their vision for Payne Hollow's future, and the various means by which we can support their very worthy cause. Finally, they bring details of an exciting Payne Hollow symposium to be held in October at nearby Hanover College. So don't miss out on our insightful conversation and a captivating history lesson! To learn even more about Payne Hollow on the Ohio, simply email info@paynehollowontheohio.org, or click here to visit the web page: https://www.paynehollowontheohio.org/. Be sure to click the following link to register for the upcoming Payne Hollow Symposium at Hanover College: https://www.paynehollowontheohio.org/payne-hollow-symposium. Additional info about Kentucky Waterways Alliance can be accessed via the following link: https://www.kwalliance.org/. And lastly, Susan's book of portraits entitled "Looking for the Sun at Merton's Corner" can be purchased at this link: https://www.blurb.com/b/8606765-looking-for-the-sun-at-merton-s-corner.

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It's back to the classroom this week, where I'm privileged to bring you an "Exceptional Educator" who has profoundly impacted the lives of students in Graves, Calloway, and Henderson Counties!! Introducing the incredible Velvet Dowdy, who has recently written a book inspired by her three-plus decades in the field! It is entitled "Your First 180 Days: A Practical Guide for Middle and High School Teachers". Tune in as Velvet reflects on a commendable career in education, and previews what we can expect from her book, which is a definite must-read for those entering the profession. She also extends advice for the teachers of tomorrow, based on a wealth of experience. Enjoy being enlightened and entertained by Velvet Dowdy . . .and to purchase her insightful book, simply follow this link!: https://www.amazon.com/Your-First-180-Days-Practical/dp/B0HC9K3726/ref=sr_1_1?crid=YSHV5L3UX0GS\&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.BdXsx7ptNk1qzHX2eNaFPYZCvsHRzhsjS0bUikthDfQ_VP41c_HEsVLfr7zwmLrddUf5c-hZciEa690rSwYh3btkX1f_1tDGckhbE3zfJdF9ZHYkM3Y4iVF1vHqRQBEb70BH1L4aBo0wwBNVAtCOjQFuQ5K1RSURADRMrNDxkE-ReyTbbNWrXfCJWINdfUEFTST8uHyVxjAT0sIyprobMKGv0vcZWZ9oMi5-Lg-fx2M.yCU08wrCkTnGjPWcnTGdb6qCGRwplVdpVdNy-hOIO8k\&dib_tag=se\&keywords=your+first+180+days\&qid=1787597175\&sprefix=Your+first+180+days%2Caps%2C1213\&sr=8-1.

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Red Barn Radio has been a Central Kentucky staple for over two decades . . .and I couldn't be happier to give it a spotlight on this week's episode!! Meet Ed Commons, co-founder and producer of Red Barn Radio, whose personal story is just as interesting as his nationally-syndicated program! Tune in as Ed discusses unique facets of his well-versed background, including ownership of two record labels. He also describes the inspiration behind Red Barn Radio, the types of musicians prominently featured on it, and its typical format. And, be listening for special performances from the show's archives featuring Kentucky artists Garrett Dearing and Tyler Childers. Feel free to contact our guest Ed Commons any time via email at edcommons@redbarnradio.com. And, be sure to take advantage of the show's social media platforms, including the Facebook page linked here: https://www.facebook.com/redbarnradio/.

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Treat yourself on this week's episode to a very special guest who has held numerous titles over the years, ranging from independent film producer, to motivational speaker, to even magician!! Meet Lewis Chaney of Henderson, whose expertise in videography not only landed him gigs at two Evansville-area television stations, but also afforded him unique opportunities such as accompanying Garth Brooks on the final leg of his World Tour! Come along as Lewis reflects on this memorable experience, his TV background, and his adventurous undertakings in the world of independent filmmaking. He also explains the dazzling magic demonstrations he uses to captivate audiences, the types of presentations he commonly delivers, and the typical target audiences for these messages. He is quite well-spoken and well-versed! Feel free to contact Lewis with questions, or for booking information, via email at lewisdchaney@gmail.com . . .and, be sure to visit his web page linked here to learn even more about him and view videos of his presentations: https://lewischaney.com/.

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This past week marked the conclusion of a 29-plus year run for Renee Shaw at Kentucky Educational Television (KET)...I was blessed to chat with Renee back in 2024...and we're flashing back to our visit on this week's "Blabbin'"!! Renee's fair and balanced hosting made her a perfect fit for KET staples such as "Kentucky Tonight" and "Connections", along with the "Kentucky Edition" news program which she launched a few years ago. How did she land at KET in 1997? What are some of the many highlights from her network tenure, including interviews she conducted and relationships she formed? Answers to these and other questions you may have are awaiting you in the Commonwealth Time Capsule. So take in a brand new brain buster, and join me in celebrating Renee Shaw's well deserved retirement by reliving her reflections from two years ago on "Blabbin' In the Bluegrass"!!

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