"Is this your first time in Prague?" a shopkeeper asked us yesterday. Sam nodded. I replied, "Well, no, I was here in 2009/2010." The woman behind the register smiled. "So this is your first time, too?" she asked. In many ways, she was absolutely correct. The Rhys of 15 years ago is not the Rhys … Continue reading The City of 100 Spires
Our family trip to Amarillo and back...
The last few months have been incredibly busy!
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...
Route 66 has completely overtaken my life. That's not a complaint; it's just a fact. Ever since the Executive Director of the Oklahoma Route 66 Association stepped down last fall I've been pulling double-duty. Most of the time it's fine; sometimes it's overwhelming. But it's all getting done and things are continuing to move forward. … Continue reading Limitations
A day trip from Tulsa takes me into Missouri and, as usual, down Historic Route 66
Samantha and I celebrated our 7th wedding anniversary by spending the weekend in Medicine Park, Oklahoma. This small town is situated near the entrance to the Wichita Mountain Wildlife Refuge in southwest Oklahoma and is known as Oklahoma's first resort town. What started as a surplus Army tent near Medicine Creek grew into a full-fledged … Continue reading Good Medicine
In early September, Samantha and I trekked westward to Oakland, California for the wedding of one of Sam's best friends. Not only were we attending, but Sam was in charge of the reception...which meant hauling a rented SUV full of décor to the Pacific coast. It was a long journey, but very worthwhile. We were … Continue reading West Coast Wander – Part One
Rhys' Pieces 