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Mann’s Grocery

I love it when I come across an unusual postcard; it always encourages me to look a little closer. Sometimes, it is tied to quite a story. Such as this postcard for a grocery store in north Tulsa: I'd never seen a postcard for a grocery store before. The cars in the image are quite … Continue reading Mann’s Grocery →

rhysfunk Oklahoma, Tulsa Leave a comment February 3, 2021February 5, 2021 2 Minutes

New Life for the Lincoln County Express

In June of 2014, I discovered a hidden treasure alongside Route 66. I was driving home after a two-day trip; it was the first time I'd traveled Route 66 west of Oklahoma City. I only went as far as the Texas border, but it was enough to know I wanted to explore the rest of … Continue reading New Life for the Lincoln County Express →

rhysfunk Oklahoma, Route 66, Travel 5 Comments January 25, 2021January 26, 2021 2 Minutes

Out of the Foxhole

In war, a foxhole is a space in the ground that troops use as a shelter against enemy fire. When you're on the line, leaving that foxhole is a dangerous and potentially fatal action. The COVID-19 Pandemic isn't war - but I feel the risk when I leave the house. I have to have a … Continue reading Out of the Foxhole →

rhysfunk Kansas, Missouri, Oklahoma, Tulsa Leave a comment December 26, 2020 4 Minutes

The Story of Thrifty

The eastern portions of 11th Street in Tulsa (also known as Route 66) resemble more of a rural highway than a city road. Homes and empty fields make up most of the landscape with an occasional church or small business hanging on to life. Near 133rd East Avenue, a sign on the south side of … Continue reading The Story of Thrifty →

rhysfunk Oklahoma, Route 66, Tulsa 5 Comments January 25, 2020January 25, 2020 2 Minutes

The Waldmire U-Haul

Originally posted to the Oklahoma Route 66 Association blog on 11/7/19 When it was announced this summer that the contents of Afton Station were going to be auctioned off, I was tremendously sad. Afton Station had been a great asset to Route 66, not just in northeast Oklahoma but throughout all 2400+ miles. It wasn't … Continue reading The Waldmire U-Haul →

rhysfunk Oklahoma, Route 66, Uncategorized 1 Comment November 8, 2019November 9, 2019 2 Minutes

The Eng Family

While researching my book, Lost Restaurants of Tulsa, I met and interviewed a lot of people. During that process, I learned a lot about various family histories tied to eateries of the city's past. One of my favorite stories is that of the Eng Family. Their journey weaves in and around generations of family, friends, … Continue reading The Eng Family →

rhysfunk Oklahoma, Tulsa, Uncategorized 5 Comments July 21, 2019 5 Minutes

Bartlesville, Bridges, and Buddy

When I woke up this morning, I wanted to go somewhere. I also didn't want to go anywhere. My day-to-day has been so busy lately that I haven't had much of an opportunity to take any road trips and I've been fiending for more time behind the wheel. I'm also just plain worn out...so a … Continue reading Bartlesville, Bridges, and Buddy →

rhysfunk Oklahoma, Travel, Uncategorized 2 Comments July 6, 2019 4 Minutes

Gilligan’s Spring Tour (II)

If you missed my previous post that covered the journey from Paris Springs to Joplin, Missouri -- check that out here. As I ate my breakfast and visited with my New Zealand traveling companions in Joplin, I noticed they were all wearing small red pins. At first I thought they were little guitars, but I … Continue reading Gilligan’s Spring Tour (II) →

rhysfunk Kansas, Missouri, Oklahoma, Route 66 Leave a comment April 28, 2019 3 Minutes

America’s Corner

In late November, my friend Nic asked if I had been down to Oklahoma City to see the Railway Museum. I told him I hadn't, and that was as good an excuse as any to get out of town. I had been stuck in a loop of book-related activity and really needed a break. The … Continue reading America’s Corner →

rhysfunk Oklahoma, Route 66, Travel, Uncategorized 1 Comment December 16, 2018December 16, 2018 3 Minutes

Sucker Day

For nearly 70 years, the town of Wetumka, OK has held an annual festival called Sucker Day. It's an odd name for a celebration, and it has a colorful story. It inspired me to take a little trip to Hughes County and explore a little more of the Sooner State. Here's the story of Sucker … Continue reading Sucker Day →

rhysfunk Oklahoma, Travel, Uncategorized 1 Comment September 29, 2018September 30, 2018 3 Minutes

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