Armchair Wit blog

with Roberta Sarver

Cousin Rufus Gets a Cat Scan

Cousin Rufus leaves the holler for a CAT scan.

Cousin Rufus meets the Parson

Cousin Rufus has some thoughts about his grandson's pastor.

Columbus Day: fact or myth?

What they didn't tell you about Christopher Columbus

COUSIN RUFUS VISITS THE LIBRARY

Cousin Rufus collides with pop culture.

KENTUCKY ROGUES AND RASCALS: PART TWO

If you read last week’s post, you recall that amazing things happened around 1800 when settlers in outlaw-infested Logan County, Kentucky...

Kentucky rogues and rascals: part one

Rawboned Kentuckians were surprised by James McGready's solution to their problems.

letter from a college freshman

Parents know how rare it is to get a letter from a college freshman. Overwhelmed by all the newness, freshmen barely have time to do all ...

William Penn: More Than a Picture on an Oatmeal Box

Penn went against popular opinion when he arrived in the New World.

Cousin Rufus Meets Feral Hogs

Who would have thought Cousin Rufus could find inspiration in catching wild hogs?

Surviving an Unconventional Grandma

A square peg in a round hole: that was Grandma.

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