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The Inspiration Behind Unbridled Spirits
In a few days, the third book in the Small Batch Mystery series will release. This series is a story of amateur sleuth Rook Campbell ...
michellebennington
Jun 21, 20246 min read
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Mysteries & Histories: A Slice of Kentucky
In the past couple weeks, I've had the great pleasure of attending two fascinating lectures. One was at the public library in my town and...
michellebennington
Jul 28, 20236 min read
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Walking the Wilderness Trail, Part III: How Bourbon is Made
Bourbon’s legal definition varies somewhat from country to country, but many trade agreements require that the name “bourbon” be reserved...
michellebennington
Jul 29, 20227 min read
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Celebration! A Book Release and More!
Hey everyone! I just wanted to announce that today is a BIG DAY for me! My first ever book is being released by Level Best Books! I have...
michellebennington
May 31, 20225 min read
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Walking the Bourbon Trail: A Bourbon Distillery Tour, Part 1
I love bourbon. Ironically, I rarely drink. And though I love the taste of bourbon (straight, neat), and the various foods flavored with...
michellebennington
May 26, 20225 min read
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Remembering the Simpsonville Massacre
In April, on one of our many trips to Louisville for my husband’s medical concerns, the headstones and American flag on the side of the...
michellebennington
May 27, 20215 min read
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A Bourbon Ball is Born!
I have just a few more Kentucky-related posts and I swear I’ll move on because there’s a whole world of Mystery and History out there to...
michellebennington
May 21, 20216 min read
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The Sad Fate of the Kentucky Derby's Founder
Meriwether Lewis Clark Jr., also known at "Lutie" among his friends and loved ones descends from American "royalty," so to speak. His...
michellebennington
May 3, 20214 min read
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Madam Helena Modjeska
After writing about the famous Kentucky candy, Modjeskas, I became curious about the woman who inspired the caramel-covered marshmallow...
michellebennington
Apr 23, 20213 min read
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Sweet History
I was planning on writing about writing with this blog, but life offered up another plan and another idea. So my next few posts will be...
michellebennington
Apr 15, 20212 min read
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A Celebration
April is national poetry month! It's stating the obvious to say I love literature in general, but I think poetry might be my first love....
michellebennington
Apr 9, 20213 min read
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