Harvey's Golden Years Gazette

A friendly weekly newsletter for Louisville's seniors.

Week of May 25, 2026

Issue #09: Deviled Eggs, a Quiet Walk, and the Boy from Kentucky

Happy Memorial Day. This week Harvey shares classic deviled eggs for the cookout, a lesson about when a thumbs-up just means "got it," the story of the Kentucky-born boy whose memorial was dedicated 104 years ago this Saturday, and a gentle nudge for National Senior Health & Fitness Day.

Week of May 18, 2026

Issue #08: Pasta Salad, Proper Mailboxes, and the Man Who Stood Alone

The first 90-degree day of the year might be here, Memorial Day is next Monday, and Harvey shares a cool pasta salad, a story about confidently getting a baseball score wrong, and the Kentucky man who stood alone against segregation โ€” 130 years ago today.

Week of May 11, 2026

Issue #07: Strawberry Salad, Open Doors, and a Salute to Service

Armed Forces Day is Saturday, the weather starts gorgeous, and Harvey shares a spring strawberry salad, a story about sending a note to the wrong person, and the day Louisville opened its doors to everyone โ€” a full year before the federal government did.

Week of May 4, 2026

Issue #06: Chicken Soup, Spring Cleaning, and the First Derby on TV

Mother's Day is Sunday, the rain's rolling in, and Harvey shares a chicken noodle soup recipe, a story about accidentally saying "bark" out loud in a cartoon, and the day Louisville brought the Derby into your living room for the first time.

Week of April 27, 2026

Issue #05: Derby Week and a Birthday for Louisville

It's the biggest week of the year in Louisville. Derby is Saturday, the city turns 246 on Friday, and Harvey shares a simple chili recipe, a mint julep tip, and a story about a cartoon dog with a cone on his head.

Week of April 22, 2026

Issue #04: Planting Roots and Standing Tall

Happy Earth Day! This week we enjoy the warm spring weather, plant something in the dirt, roast up some fresh asparagus, and remember a day when Louisville's own Muhammad Ali stood still and changed the world.

Week of April 15, 2026

Issue #03: Thunder, Taxes, and a Trip to Hodgenville

This week has a little bit of everything. We're talking about the forecast for Thunder Over Louisville, a foolproof rainy-day soup recipe, and a look back at one of Kentucky's most famous sons.

Week of April 6, 2026

Issue #02: Spring Sunshine and a Simple Supper

The air is starting to feel different, isn't it? This week, we enjoy the simple things: pleasant weather, an easy and delicious meal, and a look back at Louisville's very first election.

Week of April 3, 2026

Issue #01: Happy Easter and a Walk in the Sun

Well good morning, friends. Spring has officially shown up to the party. Let's talk about the beautiful weather, a simple Easter dinner, and a look back at a day Louisville will never forget.