Public Republic

Roger Conner Jr.

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James and Anita lay on the bed, flat on their back with not a stitch of clothes on. This was first time they had done this in years, maybe since college. It was a cool night for July so the air conditioner was off and a soft breeze moved ever so slightly [...]

Roger Conner, Jr

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Everyone wants to get home from work, because of the snow, you know?
I left the store going slow, and coasted, it looked a bit dangerous, glistening crystals.
The light was green to go, the right turn was home, but I went on.
Straight through the light, I couldn’t stop, the infinity of flakes darting [...]

Roger Conner Jr

It was nearing nightfall in Lexington and I had one last destination to make, an appointment that I had promised myself to keep. I needed to hear the voice of living culture.
With the help of the navigation system and internet on my I-phone I eventually found my way to Natasha’s Bistro [...]

Roger Conner Jr
Leaving Frankfort I drove to Lexington, and after an overnight stay in a hotel went to the University of Kentucky art museum, where an excellent exhibition of Ancient Egyptian artifacts called “Excavating Egypt”is on display. This exhibit permitted no photography, and while it may have been possible to sneak a non-flash picture [...]

Roger Conner Jr
Sequel
I was on my way to the old capital building in Frankfort.
Kentucky was originally intended to be called Transylvania by the man who sponsored Danial Boone’s first attempt to settle the area, not because it is known for vampires, but because Transylvania is Latin for “across the woods”.
Lexington is still home [...]

Roger Conner Jr
Sequel
On Sunday morning I awoke early, restless to do something. Still not hungry, but the hotel promised a nice brunch, and I did not want to miss the opportunity to check out the dining room which had been highly recommended by friends and press alike.

Finding my mood, I realized I was in [...]

Roger Conner Jr
Ostensibly the trip should have been a rather mundane one, even boring; a drive to Richmond and Lexington, Kentucky to attend the twin college commencement ceremonies of two dear friends, but for me it was much more than that.
I had made part of the trip before and would be familiar with the road [...]

Roger Conner Jr.

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The stage set
tempest hurled wet
against the walls
of a small townhouse

“I too will slice open the belly of a great heaving.” Jenny Boully

I am surprised it is not a common expression of disdain: “That’s as useless as putting a suit on a short man.”

Roger Conner Jr.

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Two of my dear friends and I attended a memorable concert by Dar Williams and her guest opening artist, Katie Herzig at the Clifton Center in Louisville, KY on Sunday evening, Nov. 23, 2008. We left the Eifler Theatre pleased, carrying with us a feeling of artsy and poetic fun combined with [...]