Rick and Jane McKinney, the evangelists walking Route 66 as part of their Walk to Reclaim America campaign, posted an update yesterday about their recent adventures, including a memorable experience on the Hualapai reservation in western Arizona. Route 66 is kind of a microcosm of American culture, in all its fascinating diversity, as the McKinneys … Continue reading Rick and Jane update
Day: January 29, 2006
Pain Walker reaches Vega
Dennis Kinch, the spokesman for the National Pain Foundation who is walking the length of Route 66 as part of an awareness-raising campaign, has reached Vega, Texas, home of the Vega Motel and Dot's Mini-Museum. According to his Web site, Kinch has walked 1,124 miles. He should hit the halfway point of Route 66 in … Continue reading Pain Walker reaches Vega
Pixar in the news
The San Francisco Chronicle has an article about John Lasseter and Ed Catmull of Pixar, the animation studio behind the upcoming film Cars. The article talks about Disney's recent $7.4 billion purchase of Pixar and the synergy between Lasseter -- the "creative spirit," as the article calls him -- and Catmull, whose technological wizardry helps … Continue reading Pixar in the news
Return to Route 66
"Return to Route 66," a touring exhibit of Mother Road photographs by Shellee Graham -- Steinbeck award winner, author and graphic designer extraordinaire -- is coming to St. Louis this spring. The exhibit will be on display Feb. 12 through April 12 at the Old Courhtouse, 11 N. 4th St. in St. Louis. An opening … Continue reading Return to Route 66
Rick and Jane reach Seligman
Rick and Jane McKinney, the evangelists walking the length of 66 as part of their "Walk to Reclaim America" crusade, reached Seligman, Ariz., today, ending their fourth week on the road, according to their Web site. They've logged 449 miles since they started. If they're smart, they'll grab a chiliburger at the Snow-Cap and go … Continue reading Rick and Jane reach Seligman
Be careful out there.
The Waynesville (Mo.) Daily Guide reports that in the span of two days, six cars were damaged in four crashes around the area -- including at least one on Route 66. According to the article: Shortly after noon Thursday, a two-vehicle crash on Historic Route 66 just east of the Pulaski County Courthouse snarled traffic … Continue reading Be careful out there.
Take me down to the Cadillac Ranch
The Clovis (N.M.) News Journal ran a story today highlighting Amarillo's famous Cadillac Ranch. Nothing really new, but the story includes a description, directions from Clovis, history and general background information, including the address of the Cadillac Ranch Web site. You can read the CNJ story here.
A tree grows in Pontiac
The Pontiac (IL) Daily Leader reports that the city's street superintendent, Andy Eckel, is retiring after 32 years with the city. One of Eckel's pet projects during his long employment with the city was taking care of the city's trees. The Route 66 Hall of Fame museum in Pontiac will benefit from his interest in … Continue reading A tree grows in Pontiac