A NewsJournal for 21st Century West Kentucky
Vol. 17 No. 3 March 2025 (c)

Ivan Potter's Rules for Embracing Life in the 21st Century

May 03, 2024 at 12:59 pm by admin

We found Ivan's Rules for Embracing Life in the 21st Century while going through the many pieces of paper left in his study. I was his editor, correcting his grammar, his crea.... Read More

Rule #1 Confront Your Fears - Rules for Embracing Life in the 21st Century

May 03, 2024 at 12:27 pm by admin

Rule #1 Confront Your Fears (Clinton KY) It is interesting that Ivan said not "conquer your fears" but "confront your fears". He recognized that not all fears can be conquere.... Read More

Our Sad News

Mar 11, 2024 at 10:03 am by admin

My best friend, life partner, publisher, editor, husband Ivan Potter passed away March 3, 2024. I will try to get back to writing but be patient with me. Sorting through 41 y.... Read More

Those in bondage valued in thousands of dollars to slave owners

Mar 03, 2023 at 12:03 pm by admin

Runaway slaves were always a serious problem. They were very valuable. During an 1859 auction in Georgia a healthy "prime" male slave aged 22, a trained cotton field hand,.... Read More

Oct 28, 2022 at 11:44 am by admin

Ice House: In Its Day, a Miracle of West Kentucky Culture and Senatorial Campaigning Ivan Potter 9-29-2022 The day was long. The night was young. Waning light of the momen.... Read More