During the research of my Lost Restaurants of Tulsa book, I came across a lot of information for long-time Tulsa restaurants that were still up and running. Since I couldn't sample the food at any of the restaurants I was writing about, I made a commitment to dine at the city's traditional diners that were … Continue reading Hello, Chicken Fry!
It's been a busy week on Route 66 in Tulsa and the surrounding area. I love a good road trip to someplace new, but there's a lot to be said for helping others enjoy the city and stretch of highway I am most familiar with. Tulsa has an embarrassment of riches when it comes to … Continue reading Preservation & Payne
I'm entering the final weeks of writing and editing for my Lost Tulsa Restaurants book -- it's exciting and a little nerve wracking! But it feels good. I am really happy with what I have and am eager to hear what the publisher thinks. I'm not sure how long the turnaround time is between submission … Continue reading When Pizza Was New
This morning, Samantha and I went out to the Holland Hall Book Fair. We attend annually, not only to bolster our own library but to gather a collection of children's books for the Tulsa World Book Drive. It was pouring down rain, but the place was packed. I quickly tired of the crowd and retreated … Continue reading Tulsa: Oil Capital of the World
Happy New Year, friends! I just published my annual video highlighting my favorite photos along with commentary. It's on YouTube and the link is below. 2017's video clocked in at just under an hour this year; don't feel like you have to watch it all at once. Here's to another year on the road! https://youtu.be/WcxQeuUPETI
As much as I like to take a road trip to a new location, it's also nice when the scenery comes to ME. I took the day off today not so I could turn miles on an Oklahoma back-road or experience roadside nirvana in an old diner; I took the day off so I could … Continue reading A Veteran Affair
While researching my upcoming book about Lost Tulsa Restaurants, I came across a decades-old article about a Tulsa burger institution that is still going strong in the 21st century. It's one of my all-time favorite local burger joints, Claud's. I got a kick out of it and thought you all might enjoy it, too! Claud's … Continue reading Throwback Article – Claud’s Hamburgers
I'm so very proud to announce that the September issue of Tulsa People is out - which includes a four-page article I wrote that highlights some of the sights to see along Oklahoma Route 66! It's not an exhaustive list, but hopefully it inspires people to get out and experience the road for yourself. The … Continue reading Oklahoma Route 66 in Tulsa People Magazine
As I've traveled around the country (and the world) I've noticed a few recurring themes. Some of them are easy to spot, such as cafe wall decor with the same "down home" phrases or t-shirts with the same broken English phrase throughout Southeast Asia. Others take some time to recognize and appreciate, like The Three … Continue reading Three Sisters
I celebrated Independence Day near the banks of the Arkansas River in Tulsa. My perch was an exterior stairwell on the sixth floor of the Sophian Plaza, about a mile away from the city's largest nighttime fireworks display. Lately I've felt that I haven't had enough time in my days; it was nice to slow … Continue reading A Model Ford
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