Randy BurbaRandy Burba is an award-winning writer and editor whose work appeared monthly as part of Kentucky Living Magazine. A retired communications specialist for a large energy company, he received over 45 national awards. An honor graduate of University ofKentucky's School of Journalism, Randy previously worked as a staff writer for The Kentucky Standard, a Landmark Community newspaper located in historic Bardstown, Ky. During his 5 years at The Standard he captured nine awards as presented by members of the Kentucky Press Association, including the top award for writing in 1985. His work includes an article on the Abbey of Gethsemani in Nelson County, Kentucky, the 150-year old monastery which served as home to famous poet and author the late Thomas Merton. Read More Read Less