Yesterday afternoon, I received news that my dear friend and local Route 66 icon Laurel Kane passed away. It was unexpected; though she had struggled with some health issues for a while, none of them had been urgent. Alas, here we are, a little over a day into a world without her infectious laughter and keen wit, heard … Continue reading Farewell to Laurel
"Sometimes you will never know the true value of a moment until it becomes a memory" - Iman How in the world has it been five years already? When I sat down to write this post about the anniversary of my father's untimely passing, it struck me at how much has changed since that fateful … Continue reading Five Years Later
Saturday morning, I awoke early and approached my window with a mixture of excitement and dread. The weatherman had predicted snow overnight and through the morning, though accumulation totals were all over the board. I was planning on attending a tour hosted by the Tulsa Foundation for Architecture and worried that bad weather would dampen the experience or … Continue reading Tulsa’s Cathedral District
There's a quote that says, "We are the sum of all the people we have ever met; you change the tribe and the tribe changes you." I have found that to be accurate. Over the course of the 34 (almost 35, yikes!) years I have walked this earth, I have encountered many people that have had an … Continue reading Traveling Companions
Hello everyone! I had an absolutely amazing year -- looking back over the last twelve months, I was floored at how much I'd seen in my travels. Like I did last year, I assembled a short video (or two!) showcasing some of my favorite photos with commentary. I embedded them below; I hope you enjoy … Continue reading 2015 Photography Year in Review
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
Hey everyone! I haven't done a whole lot of road-tripping lately, mostly due to the fact I've been preparing for my FIRST exhibition! I'm super excited to have so much of my work in one place AND have the opportunity to talk to folks about it. I printed photos on a variety of formats and … Continue reading Photo Exhibition – 12/5
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
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