This weekend is Kentucky's biggest holiday, the Kentucky Derby. The weekend when Kentucky takes center stage and for once, a good reason. Instead of poverty, trailer parks, tornadoes, etc, the nation and world are shown pageantry, big hats, majestic horses and celebrities.
When a Kentuckian stops to think about it, it does do their heart good. We are disparaged so often, sometimes rightfully sometimes as a media stereotype.
But when My Old Kentucky home is played and the crowd joins in, native Kentuckians can't help but feel a sense of pride for once, and sometimes, as I often do, have a tear to add.
So all in all it is just a great day for all.
Happy Derby.
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