Our visit to Southern California included Historic Route 66, the Queen Mary, Cars Land, and more!
Total Eclipse of the AR
We'll always have Paris...Arkansas!
Checking in on 66 – Miami to Tulsa
A trip to Miami, OK to see some neon turned into a productive Route 66 morning drive.
On the Rocks
Buying myself something close to Christmas is a foolish endeavor, but sometimes I come across an item that I just gotta have...
A Flamingo & the Desert
My favorite part about Route 66 culture is meeting the people that make it what it is. Business owners, local residents, fellow travelers. Being involved with the Oklahoma Route 66 Association gives me many opportunities to connect with folks whose life history has been intertwined with the road; these histories (much like the ones I … Continue reading A Flamingo & the Desert
Limitations
Route 66 has completely overtaken my life. That's not a complaint; it's just a fact. Ever since the Executive Director of the Oklahoma Route 66 Association stepped down last fall I've been pulling double-duty. Most of the time it's fine; sometimes it's overwhelming. But it's all getting done and things are continuing to move forward. … Continue reading Limitations
A White Knight Comes Home
More than seven years ago, I was wandering my Uncle Andy's property in Barnsdall with my mother when I came across an old restaurant sign. It piqued my curiosity, as I'd always had a fascination with brands and logos, but my aunt and uncle didn't have a lot of information about it aside from the … Continue reading A White Knight Comes Home
A Change is Gonna Come
Mother's Day is this coming Sunday; be sure your mother knows how much she means to you.
42
Yesterday, the 7th of April, I turned 42 years old. It was a good day with good food and good company. I don't think I'm in any danger of having a mid-life crisis (I did, after all, have a quarter-life crisis that led to my trip overseas!) but I did spend some time reflecting on … Continue reading 42
New Beginnings
A day trip from Tulsa takes me into Missouri and, as usual, down Historic Route 66