For the second time in less than a month, Lt. Gov. Steve Pence got caught in Florida, on vacation, while Governor Fletcher was headed to the hospital and had to hand his gubernatorial duties to the Lieutenant Governor.
I AM NOT A BRAVE PERSON, NOR DO I PLAY ONE ON TV. THAT'S WHY I FIND THE POLAR BEAR PLUNGE AND MY WILLINGNESS TO DO IT SO PUZZLING.
YES, IT IS FOR THE GREAT CAUSE OF SPECIAL OLYMPICS, THAT IS A GIVEN.
BUT TO PLUNGE INTO THE OHIO RIVER IN THE MIDDLE OF WINTER IS NO EASY TASK FOR SOMEONE LIKE ME WHO CAN'T STAND THE COLD -- SO HERE WE GO!
After covering the Kentucky Derby for 23 years, the memories of that incredible day (or 2 or several) are many. One of the most outstanding aspects of hosting Kentucky Derby coverage is that I have been able to see the "greatest two minutes" in sports from nearly every angle and nearly every location on the esteemed track. I have sung "My Old Kentucky Home" from the roof of the grandstand where several reporters are allowed each year. ...
