After getting a good night's sleep, Sam and I were both ready to tackle Santa Fe. We woke extra early to ensure we'd have enough time to travel the hour north and enjoy the city without feeling rushed. We had breakfast at the hotel (served by the super kind owner) before we hit the road. … Continue reading The Land of Enchantment
Last week, some changes at work required me to make a change in my schedule from Mon-Fri to Tues-Sat for a little while. I made this decision mid-day Friday, and when I left work that day I was looking at a sudden three day weekend. I had planned to drive down to Okemah, OK on … Continue reading [You have gained one level in Wanderlust]
When I left the house this morning, I had a simple plan. Breakfast, a stop in south Tulsa, and a quick drive out to Porter for their annual Peach Festival. By the time I pulled back into the driveway this evening, I'd clocked nearly 175 miles. That's the way it goes when I take my camera … Continue reading Porter Peaches and Pictures
For the first time in a long time, I had no solid plans for the Fourth of July. Growing up, I always went to Pawhuska to spend the day at my grandparents' place in the country. I have many fond memories of fireworks, badminton, and playing grandma's Nintendo. Although I went out to Broken Arrow … Continue reading Celebrating Independence
This past weekend, I put another six hundred miles on the Mustang's odometer. I told a guy I work with today that I set out because it had "been a few weeks" and I was itching to take a trip. He laughed and remarked that was a completely foreign concept to him. It seems strange, … Continue reading Through Counties Unknown
One year ago today, a devastating EF5 tornado ripped through the central Oklahoma city of Moore. The tornado reached 1.3 miles wide, packing winds of 210 mph; it killed 24 people and injured over 350 others. A few days later, my employer asked for volunteers to man a Mobile Battery Center to help those affected … Continue reading Moore, Oklahoma – one year later
When I woke up yesterday morning, I had no plans. Maybe I'd go downtown to Mayfest and the Blue Dome Arts Festival. Maybe I'd call some friends and see if anyone wanted to hang out and game. Or, maybe, I'd go for a little drive. The more I thought about it, the more a drive … Continue reading The Driver’s Seat
Our final day in St. Louis contained the reason we'd made the trip in the first place (the concert!) but it held much more than that. We skipped breakfast, as we planned an early lunch at Pappy's Barbeque. My friend Brad recommended this place, it was highly recommended online, and Leah and Darci were also … Continue reading The Spirit of St. Louis – part three
After spending about eight hours on the road on Friday, I expected to sleep in on Saturday morning. Although I did sleep longer than normal, it still wasn't "sleeping in" by anyone's standards I reckon. Lazy mornings cannot compete with the excitement of a new city. Although we did rise too late to partake in … Continue reading The Spirit of St. Louis – part two
When I had the opportunity to buy tickets to finally see Arcade Fire in concert, I didn't care that I would need to drive. I'd been to Dallas for a concert before (my first arena concert: Foo Fighters on their Echoes, Silence, Patience, and Grace tour) so another drive wouldn't be a big deal. I … Continue reading The Spirit of St. Louis – part one
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