If you’re a long-time reader, you know that the Kentucky Derby is an Official Family Holiday for the Caseys of Sonnystone Acres. Yes, we wear hats, drink juleps, eat fried chicken and pecan pie, and generally carry on as if we were in Louisville. I am well-known for overthinking the entire Spectacle, and others make more sane, and profitable, wagers.
At times, we’ve gone out to our local thoroughbred racetrack and rubbed elbows with the hoi-polloi, watching the race on the Turbotron; other times, I’ve been in NYC with granddaughters who embraced the style of the event. Most of the time we’ve watched from our diner, sipping our Bourbon of Choice.
Always, I’m on the line with my children, Melissa and Michael, enjoying our wins and commiserating our losses.
This year, 2026, my girl-child will be in residence for both Oaks and Derby Day!!!
I will pick her up at around midnight tonight (before her plane turns into a pumpkin) and she’ll stay Friday through Sunday.
Give us a call if you’d like to visit! No Irish Dancers this trip, but Missi is pretty entertaining on her own. There will definitely be sibling pictures, and while she’s here we’ll celebrate (early) Nova’s birthday and graduation.
I’m so excited!
Peace
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