New Year's Eve in Prague, ringing in 2010 New Year's Eve 2009. I leave my flat on Křemencova Street in Prague and head to the nearest bridge over the Vltava River. Paper lanterns are lit as fireworks begin to light up the sky in all directions. As the old world chimes begin to ring in … Continue reading Return to Praha
Our visit to Southern California included Historic Route 66, the Queen Mary, Cars Land, and more!
We'll always have Paris...Arkansas!
Buying myself something close to Christmas is a foolish endeavor, but sometimes I come across an item that I just gotta have...
Mother's Day is this coming Sunday; be sure your mother knows how much she means to you.
Yesterday, the 7th of April, I turned 42 years old. It was a good day with good food and good company. I don't think I'm in any danger of having a mid-life crisis (I did, after all, have a quarter-life crisis that led to my trip overseas!) but I did spend some time reflecting on … Continue reading 42
A day trip from Tulsa takes me into Missouri and, as usual, down Historic Route 66
Finalizing the transition from the office to working from home
In 2015, I rented a car in Los Angeles and drove Route 66 from the Pacific Ocean to New Mexico and back. It was the first time I'd driven that westernmost section of the Mother Road; I hadn't been that far west since. "Hey, you should come out to the Kingman Fun Run!" suggested the … Continue reading Galloping West for the Fun Run – Part 1
The Jefferson Highway was one of America's earliest highway systems. It connected New Orleans Louisiana to Winnipeg, Canada about a decade before the federal numbered highway system was created. Over time, it was supplanted by other highways (much like Route 66) but it still enjoys enthusiasm from dedicated fans and communities that take pride in … Continue reading Okay No Longer
Rhys' Pieces 