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Dearly Departed

Posted on March 18, 2020 by

This is an emotional, personal post. I’m not sure when I’ll return to my travelogues, especially considering current events. Just a heads up! On Thursday, March 12th, I learned that my sweet mother passed away. It still doesn’t feel real; … Continue reading →

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The Waldmire U-Haul

Posted on November 8, 2019 by

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 … Continue reading →

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The Centennial State

Posted on October 26, 2019 by

Every year for our wedding anniversary, Samantha and I plan to take a trip. Not that I ever need an excuse to hit the road for a few days, but the celebration of our marriage (and our first date) is … Continue reading →

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Going West with Mom (part 3)

Posted on October 7, 2019 by

After a stunning day at the Grand Canyon, the first day of October marked a literal turning point in our journey. The day began with a re-entry into the National Park and a slow drive east before turning north into … Continue reading →

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The Eng Family

Posted on July 21, 2019 by

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 … Continue reading →

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Bartlesville, Bridges, and Buddy

Posted on July 6, 2019 by

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 … Continue reading →

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Rendezvous in ABQ

Posted on February 25, 2019 by

When I was elected as the new President of the Oklahoma Route 66 Association, I also became a board member of the Route 66 Road Ahead Partnership.  This nationwide group just entered their third year of operation and their annual … Continue reading →

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