I left the house this morning with two items on my agenda: get a bunch of stamps for our wedding 'Save the Date' mailers and take a short drive southeast to see about a bridge I'd tried to visit this summer. When I'm behind the wheel, though, it's easy to say, "It's just a LITTLE farther … Continue reading One Things Leads to Another
Today, I finally made good on a promise I made to myself a few years ago. My father's family is from Pawhuska, Oklahoma. It's a town of a little over 3,000 people and the county seat. The grand Osage County courthouse sits atop a hill, overlooking the rest of town. It's also the home of the … Continue reading Sally’s
When I first returned home from traveling, my focus was on sharing Tulsa with the rest of the world. As I became familiar with my home town, I noticed that I was sharing it with people that lived here, too. I was amazed at how much my photography was appreciated by those that had lived … Continue reading Bridges Between People
I woke up this morning with an itch to hit the road. This itch had been nagging at me since the middle of last week, when a Facebook friend posted a photo of an old filling station in Webb City, Missouri and mentioned it was going to be restored soon. I'm all for restoration of … Continue reading From Halltown to Commerce
Last night, I introduced Samantha to the classic coming-of-age film, 'Stand By Me'. She loved it, as she has come to love King's characterization across several novels now. Particularly, she enjoyed how the four boys were realized, calling out Jerry O'Connell's character as the 'goody two shoes' all the way. As I sat and thought about … Continue reading No Trespassing
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
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
On Monday, my 33rd birthday, I had only one 'Big Plan'. I was going to eat lunch at my favorite barbeque place in town: Burn Co. For those unfamiliar with this establishment, it's an extremely popular local restaurant that smokes meat exclusively on Hasty Bake charcoal grills. The food is super tasty and there is … Continue reading 33 on 66
Rhys' Pieces 