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These three ladies are strolling along in the latest fashions at the Kentucky Derby in the early 1900's.
The Kentucky Derby is a sporting event with a huge emphasis on fashion and socializing and that's what initially drew women to the race track in the early years. For over 100 years, people have given careful and serious thought to what to wear to the Derby. Let's take a look at the styles that graced the track through the ages.
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This group of ladies are enjoying the Derby in their 1920's fashions.
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1930's Parisian Fashions worn at the Kentucky Derby.
These gentlemen are doing some last minute primping before entering Churchill Downs at the Derby in the early 1940's.
Ladies in runway looks from the 1950's era Derby.
Striking a pose in their 1960's Derby fashions.
These ladies wore suits with their Derby hats for a Kentucky Derby in the 1970's.
Sipping on a a Mint Julep in her Derby hat, frock, and pearls, this lady is classic 1980's Kentucky Derby.
Pastel dress suits and matching hats were popular looks for the 1990's Derby. Note the fashion influence of Princes Diana.
Sundresses, skirts and, of course, Derby hats were popular apparel choices for ladies during the early 2000's of the Kentucky Derby.
A huge variety of styles and a rainbow of colors are seen in the crowds of people at the Derby in the 21st century. Derby fashion and culture has left an indelible mark on Louisville. When you celebrate the Kentucky Derby in Louisville, you do it in style.
LIAR, CHEATER
The Good, the Bad & the Ugly is a Council Chronicle series that offers a glimpse at unusual stories in the news around the world. They are intended to provoke thought, inform and elicit a range of emotions from joy, outrage, anger, amusement or hope. These are a summary of stories worth knowing. Each month we will feature a story of the Good, the Bad & the Ugly around the globe. If you come across a news item that falls into any of these categories, please email it to me for possible inclusion in the monthly e-newsletter.
THE GOOD
GHOSTING EX-HUSBAND GET'S WHAT'S
COMING TO HIM
A woman calls the customer service department of a telephone company about a bill she received in the mail from them. She's puzzled because she doesn't have service with this company. In fact, this telephone company doesn't even provide service in the small town where she lives.
The customer service representative (CSR) informs her that the charge is for a one-time $49 connection fee for a cable TV box. The caller explains that she doesn't have service with the company. The CSR says that she does and it started about a month ago. After doing some research, the CSR tells her that someone got a 3-year contract for TV and Internet in her name.
It turns out it was her no-good ex-husband who had cheated on her, stole from her, and divorced her after he had milked her for just about everything of value she owned. Her lawyer had been trying to track her ex-husband down to serve him with a lawsuit but he ghosted her. He moved to another state, changed his email address, phone number and blocked her on all social media. The ex's friends and family claimed they didn't know where he moved with his mistress.
THIEF
The CSR informs her that if she cancels the service, she will be responsible for cancellation fees and other charges. Empathizing with her situation, the CSR suggests options for her. She could remove her ex's access to the account, add a password, downgrade the TV and internet to the bare essentials and redirect the free TV gift from his address to her address.
That's when it dawns on this lady that the CSR has access to information that she and her attorney have been desperately seeking for months. The location of her worthless ex-husband. She asks if they are allowed to give her the ex's contact information. The oh-so helpful CSR happily informs her that as the account holder, she is entitled to unrestricted access to the address, phone numbers and email addresses associated with the account in her name.
The caller was ecstatic that she now knew her ex-husband's whereabouts and could have him served with the lawsuit. It's worth noting that the ex was a die-hard hockey fan and the cable services were cut off right in the middle of his favorite team's game. When he called the cable company to complain, he find out that he'd been removed from the account, a PIN has been added and he has obviously been found by his ex-wife and her attorney.
I love a story with a happy ending, don't you? Karma is the universes way of balancing things out.
SOPHIA WHITE MAY 4TH
LISA FRANKLIN GRAY MAY 23RD
KYLE ETHRIDGE MAY 23RD
HAPPY WORK ANNIVERSARY!
Kyle, Shalanna, Jared, Scott, Heather, Keturah, Ginny, Sonya & trainer
These Metro Council staff members recently completed CPR/AED training hosted by the American Red Cross. Their certification will last 2 years. An AED, or automated external defibrillator, is used to help those experiencing sudden cardiac arrest. It's a sophisticated, yet easy-to-use, medical device that can analyze the heart's rhythm and, if necessary, deliver an electrical shock, or defibrillation, to help the heart re-establish an effective rhythm. City Hall is equipped with one AED located in the 2nd floor lobby adjacent to the elevators.
A big thank you to all those who volunteered to take the training class and learn the life-saving techniques. You are the Metro Council's ALL-STARS!
HEALTH & WELLNESS is a new feature to the Council Chronicle with the goal of finding simple and easy ways to make ourselves just a little bit healthier everyday. None of us are getting any younger and thanks to the pandemic, many people are dealing with anxiety, depression and unwanted weight gain.
HEALTHY HABITS FOR A LONGER LIFE
Do you sit staring at a computer screen for hours each work day, only getting up to go to the restroom, to go to lunch or to get a bag of chips, candy or a soda when you're desperate for an energy boost? If your job keeps you tethered to a desk or computer, it's very easy to slip into bad habits, whether you're working at home, just a few steps from the refrigerator, or in a downtown office where the vending machine only stocks junk food. Moving too little and snacking too much while you work can lead to multiple health problems. Here, nutritionists share what three things you should avoid if you sit all day.
MINDLESS SNACKING
The right snack can give you energy to get through the day, but be mindful about what you eat. It is best to plan your snacks so you are not grabbing something that has excess calories and zero nutritional value. Choose a snack that you love the taste of, but won't leave you feeling guilty after consuming it. Nutritionists suggest an apple with two tablespoons of peanut butter and one tablespoon of chocolate chips for a late afternoon pick me up. Or how about cheese and crackers, hummus and fresh vegetables with some crunch like baby carrots or celery sticks. If you want a sweet snack, try some fruit and yogurt or fruit with nut butter. Craving a protein snack? Try a slice of turkey or Greek yogurt.
Nutrition experts advise that one or two snacks a day are beneficial because they help keep blood sugar levels stable and keep you from feeling ravenous in the evening. Snacking out of boredom may cause you to overeat eat without even realizing it. Keep a stress ball or other objects on your desk to distract you when you get bored, tired or anxious.
SITTING DOWN ALL DAY
When you work a desk job, you spend long hours sitting and staring at a computer screen, but these sedentary habits can have negative effects on your physical and mental health. Sitting for hours will make you feel sluggish, can cause back pain and can make your joints stiff. It is recommended that instead of sitting all day, you get up at least once an hour to stretch your legs and get your blood flowing. It doesn't matter what you do, you could walk up and down the stairs, or walk around the office, as long as you move.
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Also, try breaking up your exercise routine by doing two or three shorter workouts rather than one big one. Do 15 minutes in the morning, 15 at lunch and 15 after work instead of doing a long 45-minute workout.
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Shorter workouts keep your heart pumping all day and have a better effect on your overall metabolic rate, as well as being more manageable.
DEHYDRATION
Drinking enough water everyday is vital for a healthy life. Dehydration can lead to unclear thinking, mood changes and issues like constipation and kidney stones. There is no official recommendation for the amount of water adults should drink each day, it varies by age, sex and other factors, says the CDC, but the National Academy of Medicine has said adequate water intake is about 131 ounces a day for men and 95 ounces for women. This includes water that's in other drinks and in food.
Studies show that drinking enough water can also prevent you from feeling hungry. A part of our brain called the hypothalamus tends to confuse thirst with hunger. Unsweetened iced tea, chamomile tea, ginger tea, and seltzer all count count as water intake.
However, sugary sodas, sweetened waters, juices and sports and energy drinks do not count.
A final tip for the office worker is don't forget to eat during the day. Some people get so busy that they forget to eat (I thought this was a myth) and end up starving at the end of the work day, which only leads to poor food choices and overeating at dinnertime.
BEFORE & AFTER RESCUE DOG TRANSFORMATIONS
Who can resist a heartwarming makeover, especially when it involves a sweet dog? Whether they were abandoned, lost or mistreated, these down-on-their luck dogs were in dire need of a loving presence in their lives. That's where caring animal shelters, pet rescues and foster parents come into the picture. With a little love and much-needed TLC, these rescue dogs started thriving — inside and out. These before-and-after transformation pictures speak for themselves. Hopefully, it will inspire you to adopt a rescue pup of your own.
MYKA
Myka was fighting several infections and severe mange when she was found, but a rescue organization got her the medical attention she needed to make a full recovery. She was one of many lucky dogs taken in by a foster family who decided on a full adoption.
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Myka is now living her best life! She spends her days swimming, sunbathing, boating and hanging with her foster friends.
Please consider adopting a pet from your local animal shelter or a pet rescue if you have room in your home and heart for a new furry family member. Trust me, you'll be so glad that you did. 🐾❤️
Audrey Hepburn in My Fair Lady wearing a Derby hat
Kentucky Derby fashions play as important a role in the Derby experience as the race. Every first Saturday in May, Churchill Downs is flooded with the most fashionable of spectators to observe the Run for the Roses.
Most hats are functional accessories that shield your face from the sun. But a Derby hat is a work of art meant to adorn your head and get you noticed. It is a keepsake headpiece that transcends time and can be passed down from generation to generation. A Derby hat is the star of an ensemble.
This lady looks like the type to plan her Derby outfit months in advance.
She is dressed to impress in her big floppy red hat with red & lime green plumage, a giant chartreuse bow and a red dress. She and her escort are #CoupleStyleGoals.
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A beautiful fascinator with an extra large red rose, green, red and black plumes made a statement for Derby 2021.
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Royal Purple. A large
brim/floppy hat with purple
feathers & purple mesh
accents paired with an
aubergine cocktail dress.
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A canary yellow hat with orange, fuchsia & pink plumes is a show-stopper.
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This black chapeau whispers sophistication with its pale yellow, magenta & red feathers. Paired with a little black dress to perfection.
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This wide brim red hat with tons of turquoise feathers, the coordinating turquoise dangle earrings & bib necklace, red dress and red lips are all designed to get the wearer noticed.
Mission accomplished.
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These ladies were serving up glamour in their black & white and black & fuchsia hats for Derby 2017.
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Pastel Butterflies adorn this lovely, lady-like, lilac cartwheel fascinator worn for Derby 2019.
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Wow! This hat is giving Audrey Hepburn in Breakfast at Tiffany's vibes and I'm here for it!
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Tina Knowles-Lawson is showing us where Beyonce' gets her fashion sense. Here she is at the 2018 Derby in her black and white cartwheel fascinator & coordinating LBD.
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Which of these is your favorite?
Side-Eye Pics are a series of photographs of people or animals behaving strangely or annoyingly. They are doing things that make one pause and take a second look. Their actions are perplexing enough to those observing them to earn them the side eye.
THE CHOPPING BLOCK
Did this young lady decide to do a cooking demonstration on the subway train or she just got hungry on the way home from the grocery store and decided to make a snack? Maybe she couldn't wait until she got home to try out her new cutting board? Your guess is as good as mine.
I just hope she's not cutting onions...
The Kentucky Derby dates back to 1875 and as such is the longest running sporting event in United States history. "It’s rich history transcends the Kentucky Derby from just a sporting event, making it a celebration of southern culture." The race is sometimes called The Run for the Roses and is known as The most exciting two minutes in sports. It has continued, uninterrupted, even when coinciding with major historical events like The Great Depression and World Wars I & II.
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The Kentucky Derby’s long history began in 1872, when Meriwether Lewis Clark, the grandson of the prominent William Clark (of Lewis and Clark), traveled to Europe. While in England, he attended the Epsom Derby, a well-known horse race run since 1780, and also socialized with the French Jockey Club, a group that developed another popular horse race, the Grand Prix de Paris Longchamps. Clark was inspired by his experiences abroad and was determined to create a spectacle horse racing event in the United States. With the help of his uncle’s John & Henry Churchill, who gifted Clark the necessary land to develop a racetrack, and by organizing a group of local race fans to be named the Louisville Jockey Club, Clark and his new club raised funds to build a permanent racetrack in Louisville, Kentucky.
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The tradition of the Kentucky Derby hat began at the inception of the race by the founder who wanted to ensure a good crowd at his event. At the time the race track had a reputation as being unsavory so Clark looked to other successful races for inspiration. According to the Kentucky Derby Museum, he loaded up a wagon full of high society women and they went door-to-door telling their friends, ‘We’re going to have a picnic at the racetrack." And it worked. The wealthy citizens of Kentucky flocked to the racetrack in their finery to see and be seen.
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On May 17th, 1875, the racetrack opened its gates and the Louisville Jockey Club sponsored the very first Kentucky Derby. A total of fifteen, three-year-old Thoroughbred horses raced one and a half miles in front of a cheering crowd of approximately 10,000 spectators. Aristides was the first winner of the Kentucky Derby, by two lengths. His jockey was Oliver Lewis, his trainer was Ansel Williamson, and his owner was H.P. McGrath. Both Aristides' jockey and trainer were black. Aristides's time of 2 minutes and 37.75 seconds was at the time a world record for the distance.
The present day Kentucky Derby has seen a massive numbers increase since its inception in the late 1800's. The Kentucky Derby held at Churchill Downs sees an estimated average of 50,000 spectators.
The first Derby winner in 1875 received a purse of $2,850. Last year's winner of the 2021 Derby received a $1.8 million payout. A massive increase from earlier Derbies.
PEGASUS PARADE, MAY 1ST
GREAT STEAMBOAT RACE, MAY 4TH
CINCO DE MAYO, MAY 5TH
OAKS DAY, MAY 6TH
KENTUCKY DERBY, MAY 7TH
MOTHER’S DAY, MAY 8TH
ARMED FORCES DAY, MAY 21ST
MEMORIAL DAY, MAY 30TH
1. Only three horses raced in the 1892 Kentucky Derby.
2. The length of the Kentucky Derby race is a mile and a quarter, or 10 furlongs. Horses usually make it around the track in a little over two minutes. A furlong is a racing term that refers to an eighth of a mile.
3. The traditional drink of the Kentucky Derby is the mint julep, and over 120,000 are said to be consumed at the race each year.
Mint Julep
4. The Derby has never been cancelled or postponed due to inclement weather.
5. The Derby has only been held on a day other than the first Saturday in May twice—once in 1945, when a wartime ban on horse racing postponed the event, and a second time in 2020 when the race was delayed until September by the COVID-19 pandemic.
6. Diane Crump became the first female jockey to ride in the Kentucky Derby in 1970. There was so much hostility towards her that she needed a police escort to get to the track, guiding her though a very angry crowd of people who were shouting things such as "go back to the kitchen and cook dinner" among other sexist comments.
Jockey Diane Crump
7. Only three fillies (female horses) have won the Derby: Regret in 1915, Genuine Risk in 1980, and Winning Colors in 1988.
8. A female jockey has never won the Kentucky Derby. Jockey Shelley Riley came the closest in 1992 when she came in second place. The horse was Casual Lies, and Riley was the trainer and owner. She purchased the horse for $7,500.
Shelley Riley riding Casual Lies
9. All thoroughbred racehorses have the same birthday—January 1. No matter what day a horse was born on during the year, racehorse age is marked from New Year's Day in order to make it easier to keep track of bloodlines.
10. Only 3-year-old horses can compete in the Kentucky Derby.
(L-R) Isaac Murphy, Oliver Lewis, Jimmy Winkfield, African American jockeys dominated the Kentucky Derby in its early years.
11. An African American jockey hasn't won the Kentucky Derby for more than a century.
12. The amount of food consumed at the Derby is astounding. On average, spectators will eat 142,000 hot dogs, 18,000 barbecue sandwiches, 13,800 pounds of beef, 32,400 jumbo shrimp, 9,000 scallops, 8,000 pounds of potatoes, 30,000 cookies and 300,000 strawberries.
Jockey John Court
13. Jon Court is the oldest jockey to compete in the Kentucky Derby at age 58 in 2019.
14. More winning horses have come from Kentucky than any other state in the country.
15. Jockey Bill Shoemaker has ridden the most Kentucky Derby horses (26) in history.
1. A magician promises that he can throw a ball as hard as he can and have it stop, change direction, and come back to him. He claims he can do it without the ball bouncing off of anything, the ball being tied to anything, or the use of magnets. How is this possible? Answer: He throws the ball straight up in the air.
2. What starts with "e," ends with "e," and contains one letter? Answer: An envelope.
3. Two fathers and two sons are in a car, yet there are only three people in the car. How? Answer: They are a grandfather, father and son.
4. The man who made it doesn't want it. The man who bought it doesn't need it. The man who needs it doesn't know it. What am I talking about? Answer: A coffin.
5. What kind of cheese is made backwards? Answer: Edam.
6. The more of this there is, the less you see. What is it? Answer: Darkness.
7. If a red-house is made of red bricks, has a red wooden door, and a red roof, and a yellow-house is made of yellow bricks, has a yellow wooden door, and a yellow roof, then what is a green-house made of? Answer: Glass.
8.What sometimes freezes after it has been heated up? Answer: A computer
9. Sometimes I am born in silence, other times, no. I am unseen, but I make my presence known. In time, I fade without a trace. I harm no one, but I am unpopular with all. What am I? Answer: A fart.
10. With pointed fangs I sit and wait; with piercing force I crunch out fate; grabbing victims, proclaiming might; physically joining with a single bite. What am I? Answer: A stapler.
PENNE PASTA WITH SHRIMP, FETA & SPRING VEGETABLES
Quick-Fix Meals feature recipes that are hearty, tasty and quickly-prepared. These meals are ready in 30 minutes or less. They are ideal for those days when you come home after a long day at work, hungry and tired. But you want a substantial meal, not just a quick snack.
Celebrate spring with a bright, fresh pasta dinner cooked all in one pot. Two steps - boil and toss - lead to a pasta with varied tastes and textures, from sweet shrimp and fresh mint to creamy feta and crunchy snow peas.
INGREDIENTS
· Coarse salt and ground pepper
· 12 ounces penne rigate (ridged)
· 1-pound asparagus, trimmed, cut into 1-inch lengths
· 1-pound peeled and deveined frozen shrimp, thawed
· 8 ounces snow peas, trimmed and halved on the diagonal
· 3 tablespoons olive oil (preferably extra-virgin)
· 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
· 2 garlic cloves, minced
· 1 cup crumbled feta (4 ounces)
· 1/4 cup thinly sliced fresh mint leaves
DIRECTIONS
In a large pot of boiling salted water, cook penne 5 minutes less than al dente. Add asparagus; cook 3 minutes. Add shrimp and snow peas; cook 2 minutes. Reserve 1/2 cup pasta water; drain pasta mixture and return to pot.
To pasta mixture, add oil, lemon juice, garlic, and 1/4 cup reserved pasta water. Season with salt and pepper and toss to combine. Gently mix in feta and mint; adjust to desired consistency with some pasta water as needed. Serve immediately.
Seth Phillips protesting annoying things in life
TRUTH BOMBS are described in the urban dictionary as surprising but true statements. A fact or piece of knowledge that, when told to a listener, is devastating to the listener's argument or world view.
New Yorker Seth Phillips has gained a cult following for his truth bombs that protest anything from loud engines, phones that shatter easily, “x” in espresso, and other very specific, small things that add up to our daily lives. He has a whopping 7.5 million followers on social media. Phillips has gone mainstream enough that the fast fashion giant Zara has capitalized on his popularity by selling "Dude With Sign" shirts in their summer collection.
And, of course, there’s always something new to protest against. Such as, hot coffee in summer or verifying you’re not a robot online. The Council Chronicle will now feature these truth bombs in each edition. Those of us who have had enough of everything will get a chuckle out of this series.
LOL
OLIVIA BENNETT MAY 5TH
JAMES PEDEN MAY 7TH
JECOREY ARTHUR MAY 19TH
BARBARA SHANKLIN MAY 24TH
HAPPY BIRTHDAY!
'WOULD YOU RATHER' QUESTIONS ARE GREAT CONVERSATION STARTERS AND JUST PLAIN FUN.
1. Would you rather your parents arrange your marriage or marry your most recent ex?
2. Would you rather tell your boss everything about your last night out on the town or tell your mom?
3. Would you rather accidentally get locked out of your home or locked in your place of work for the night?
4. Would you rather eat nothing but salad or nothing but dessert for a week?
5. Would you rather work cleaning up toxic waste or as a corner's assistant?
6. Would you rather eat vegetarian or eat meat at every meal for a month?
7. Would you rather carry around a brick in your bag for no reason or not be allowed to carry around anything with you?
8. Would you rather cook in a restaurant that only serves food you can’t eat or work as a bartender when you can’t drink alcohol?
9. Would you rather have a dog that looks like a baby or a baby that looks like a dog?
10. Would you rather free jump off a cliff or climb down the same cliff without any equipment?
PRAYER FOR EQUALITY, PEACE & UNITY
I pray for equality, unity and peace in every city in our country. Equality for all people in every country. I pray for justice for all those who have lost their lives needlessly and unjustly. I pray that all people, regardless of race, religion or socioeconomic status be treated with the dignity and respect they deserve. I pray for change so that healing can begin in this country and around the world.
Amen.
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