I don't know what it is about December 23rd, but for several of the last few years the date has contained events worth remembering. In 2010, it was the day I went to see the new True Grit film with my father (which would end up being the last thing we did together before he passed … Continue reading A Christmas Roadtrip
Finally, a free day to travel! I've been antsy to turn some Oklahoma miles and yesterday I was able to get out of Tulsa for a few hours. I was able to visit a few more places I'd been wanting to see for some time, including a restaurant I'd tried to visit on several occasions but had … Continue reading Drive to the Middle
Going out for coffee is something that is a relatively new thing for me. When my schedule at work changed to the afternoon/evening shift, I had to find something to do with my mornings that didn't take me too far from home. In that time, I have become more familiar with the staff and patrons … Continue reading A Tour of Tulsa’s Blue Dome District
Although I've traveled a lot over the last few weeks, I haven't really felt that I'd done much exploring. The few weeks before the wedding, I went to Oklahoma City multiple times, even once via Route 66, but it was mostly errand work. The honeymoon was wonderful, but definitely had its own vibe. After I returned home and … Continue reading Gas Station Coffee and Two-Lane Roads
With the wedding so close, my days have been getting busier with planned preparation and unexpected considerations. Everything is going smoothly; any issues that arise are quickly resolved. With all of that, though, comes a lot less time/money to hit the road and give my camera some exercise. I was starting to feel restless. I … Continue reading Outlaws and Road Wanderers
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
Yesterday, I had a wonderful opportunity to show off my home town to a couple of Route 66 travelers. These weren't just any roadies, either; I would be hosting Willem and Monique Bor, the creators of the Route 66 Pictures group I'm a member of on Facebook. Their group served as my first window into Route … Continue reading Sharing Tulsa
My rotating weekend schedule gave me Thursday off. Having a weekday off has its pros and cons. It sucks to not be able to spend time with my friends and family, and often the events I want to attend occur on the weekend. But, it does afford me the opportunity to hop in the car … Continue reading To the Chickasaw Capitol
Last week, a coworker approached me and mentioned that they were looking for some new artwork for the Call Center. He mentioned a few things they were looking for and asked if I had anything that he might be able to present for consideration. A few days later, I was looking at half-a-dozen poster size … Continue reading The River’s Edge
Most of my road trips lately have been solo journeys. My days off don't align perfectly with Samantha's currently, so I have been without a co-pilot during my jaunts down Route 66 or my exploration of forgotten bridges in the rural Oklahoma countryside. Sunday, however, was a different story. We both had the day off and spent … Continue reading Home of the Cherokee
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