Some weeks ago, a friend of mine sent me a message letting me know that historian and author Michael Wallis, arguably most known for his 1990 book about Route 66, would be speaking in Oklahoma City on July 30th. That book is widely recognized as a major contributor to the current revitalization of the Mother Road. … Continue reading Meeting a Legend
I didn't plan on going anywhere last Tuesday. It was my day off and after having worked the weekend I was eager to sleep in. Monday night, I got home around 11:30 PM (man this new shift is still an adjustment) and crawled into bed with no thought towards the next day's agenda. I simply … Continue reading A Kansan Detour
A day off for me rarely means "relaxation" in the traditional sense. Even if I plan to stick around the house, I will often make a snap decision on the day to take a quick drive somewhere...and that usually turns into an all-day excursion. Considering my current working schedule is 2:00 PM to 11:00 PM, I've … Continue reading The Choctaw Nation, Memorials, & Forgotten Spans
Rhys' Pieces 