Frank Boyett

Recovering journalist who has written a weekly column of local history since 1998. Trying to cultivate Henderson’s sense of place. #YesNews

[Frank Boyett @BoyettFrank]

@NancyBoyett Been a while since I've seen one of those in operation.

[Frank Boyett @BoyettFrank]

Check it out, @NancyBoyett Might want to hang on to your pink Ciao Bella.

[Reuters @Reuters]

🛵 Vespa scooters have become a hallmark of Italian style

[Frank Boyett @BoyettFrank]

Henderson history: Frieda Klauder taught a city to tap dance. The studio she founded later became Markwell Dance Studio and lasted three generations. #YesNews

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[Frank Boyett @BoyettFrank]

Henderson began compacting its trash 75 years ago. A brief history of garbage collection in Western Kentucky. The truck is similar to the city’s first compacters in 1948. #YesNews

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[Frank Boyett @BoyettFrank]

I’m sure Henderson will start seeing betting parlors set up now this has been legalized. When the planning commission meets Tuesday it will consider changes to the zoning ordinance that would limit them to highway commercial zones.

[Paul McCartney @PaulMcCartney]

It seems that so many wonderful people are leaving this world, and now Jimmy Buffett is one of them. I’ve known Jimmy for some time and found him to be one of the kindest and most generous people. 

I remember once on holiday when I had forgotten to bring my guitar and was itching to play. He said he would get me one of his, but I said, ‘I’m left-handed’. So, Jimmy had his roadie restring one of his guitars which he loaned me for the duration of the holiday. He then followed this act of generosity by giving me my own beautiful left-handed guitar that had been made by one of his guitar-making pals. It’s a beautiful instrument, and every time I play it now it’ll remind me of what a great man Jimmy was. 

He had a most amazing lust for life and a beautiful sense of humour. When we swapped tales about the past his were so exotic and lush and involved sailing trips and surfing and so many exciting stories that it was hard for me to keep up with him. 

Right up to the last minute his eyes still twinkled with a humour that said, ‘I love this world and I’m going to enjoy every minute of it’. 

So many of us will miss Jimmy and his tremendous personality. His love for us all, and for mankind as a whole. 

Last, but not least, is his songwriting and vocal ability. If someone made an interesting remark he repeated it in his gorgeous Louisiana drawl and said, ‘That’s a good idea for a song’. Most times it didn’t take too long for that song to appear. I was very happy to have played on one of his latest songs called ‘My Gummy Just Kicked In’. We had a real fun session and he played me some of his new songs. One, in particular, I loved was the song, ‘Bubbles Up’. And I told him that not only was the song great but the vocal was probably the best I’ve heard him sing ever. He turned a diving phrase that is used to train people underwater into a metaphor for life when you’re confused and don’t know where you are just follow the bubbles - they’ll take you up to the surface and straighten you out right away. 

So long, Jim. You are a very special man and friend and it was a great privilege to get to know you and love you. Bubbles up, my friend. 

Love, Paul

[Ky Open Government Coalition @kyopengov]

Court fight raises doubts about Cameron’s commitment to transparency | News | https://t.co/qJR4DNtnjE https://t.co/Tv4TsnaPYZ

[Kentucky Historical Society @KyHistSoc]

In 1894, Madeleine Pollard from Frankfort sued a Congressman for breach of promise. Stream our newest podcast episode about Madeleine Pollard with a KHS Research Fellow who argues she is more than “a Congressman’s Mistress.”

Listen now:
https://t.co/QH1aSXRLpV

[Frank Boyett @BoyettFrank]

A century ago, Henderson rolled into the automotive age. #YesNews The 1907 photo shows what streets were like before 1923.
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[Frank Boyett @BoyettFrank]

@KYGOP Here’s a graph showing Kentucky’s unemployment rate from 1992 to 2022. The numbers appear to speak for themselves.

https://t.co/Qyk2hsCZmj

[Ben Rhodes @brhodes]

It is jarring to consider how impossible Trump would have been 20 years ago. He is only possible because of a Republican party that descended into grievance based insanity after the Obama election, and too much (not all) political media that cares only about performative nonsense

[Frank Boyett @BoyettFrank]

I can relate to the anger in Oliver Anthony’s “Rich Men North of Richmond” but I think it’s a bit simplistic. @sarahkendzior provides a more nuanced expression of the sentiment.

[Sarah Kendzior @sarahkendzior]

"They are stripping down the United States and selling it for parts and trying to convince ordinary Americans that it was their own idea."

Learn the plan, and fight the future: https://t.co/fFKGlbC92U

[Merriam-Webster @MerriamWebster]

I before e, except after c
Or when sounded as 'a' as in 'neighbor' and 'weigh'
Unless the 'c' is part of a 'sh' sound as in 'glacier'
Or it appears in comparatives and superlatives like 'fancier'
And also except when the vowels are sounded as 'e' as in 'seize'
Or 'i' as in 'height'
Or also in '-ing' inflections ending in '-e' as in 'cueing'
Or in compound words as in 'albeit'
Or occasionally in technical words with strong etymological links to their parent languages as in 'cuneiform'
Or in other numerous and random exceptions such as 'science', 'forfeit', and 'weird'.

[Spiro’s Ghost @AntiToxicPeople]

FYI, Muhammad Ali’s recorded height and weight this day was 6’3 216.

[Frank Boyett @BoyettFrank]

Tri-State history: Auto racing couldn't keep Dade Park afloat. Arthur Chevrolet judged 1923 race that saw two wrecks. #YesNews Might be of interest, @EllisParkRacing

https://t.co/OczZBi4ifQ

[Taniel @Taniel]

NEW: State supreme courts are so powerful but so much about them is very under radar.

Today @boltsmag is publishing its biggest project to date: a guide to all you might want to know about each state supreme court, **state-by-state.**

Huge resource: https://t.co/LEgWvmnOoE

[Al Cross @ruralj]

Kentuckians and all Americans who care about the influence of political money should be thankful that my old friend and colleague @TomLoftus_CJ is still doing campaign-finance reporting. https://t.co/JHX5kGt1SO

[Frank Boyett @BoyettFrank]

@NancyBoyett Wowsers!

[Frank Boyett @BoyettFrank]

How many people remember flatboats in Henderson KY? No, I’m not talking about the original ones of more than two centuries ago. I’m talking about the comeback they made 1973 to 1986. #YesNews

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[Frank Boyett @BoyettFrank]

At the time I’m posting this there are nearly 160 responses to @RobbyMillsforKY They’re worth reading. I don’t think a single one agreed with him.

[Robby Mills @RobbyMillsforKY]

The inconvenient truth that Andy Beshear leaves out of every promise he makes to the KY voters is...he will never get it through the KY Legislature because he has no relationship with legislative leaders or rank and file members!
His Promises are empty...all of them!