On the Rocks

Buying myself something close to Christmas is a foolish endeavor, but sometimes I come across an item that I just gotta have...

A Change is Gonna Come

Mother's Day is this coming Sunday; be sure your mother knows how much she means to you.

42

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 →

New Beginnings

A day trip from Tulsa takes me into Missouri and, as usual, down Historic Route 66

[Working Title]

Finalizing the transition from the office to working from home

Galloping West for the Fun Run – Part 1

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 →

Okay No Longer

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 →

Tulsa’s Crystal City

In 1927, the town of Red Fork on Tulsa's southwest side was incorporated into the city. It's where Tulsa County's first oil discovery was made (Sue Bland Well No. 1) and is still home to a large, active rail yard. There were several communities in what is now Southwest Tulsa, actually; all still home to … Continue reading Tulsa’s Crystal City →

Speeder Excursion and the K&T Motor 9

This past weekend I was lucky to experience a unique journey through southwest Oklahoma. I wasn't on Route 66 this time, nor was I sitting behind the wheel of my Mustang. This journey put me in a vehicle that was altogether new to me on a path quite a bit older than any highway: the … Continue reading Speeder Excursion and the K&T Motor 9 →

Welcome Back, Big Boy

I love trains. I'm not a "foamer" (a term used by some for die-hard train enthusiasts). I can't tell you what all the parts and pieces do or differences between one train line and the next but I can tell you how they make me feel. There's something about the sight and sound that taps … Continue reading Welcome Back, Big Boy →