"The Grapes of Wrath" was an acclaimed novel by John Steinbeck. Then it became an acclaimed movie, starring a young Henry Fonda. It later became an acclaimed, Tony-winning play on Broadway. Now, "The Grapes of Wrath" as an opera? It's appears so. The Salt Lake Tribune in Salt Lake City reports that the story of … Continue reading Dust Bowl aria
Day: May 13, 2007
Today is Mother’s Day …
... have you been nice to your Mother Road lately? Meanwhile, the Sarasota (Fla.) Herald-Tribune had this item in its Moments of Motherhood: 1926: U.S. Route 66, stretching from Chicago to Los Angeles, is formally opened. While novelist John Steinbeck would call it the "Mother Road" in his 1939 "The Grapes of Wrath," actress wannabes … Continue reading Today is Mother’s Day …
Save gas on your Route 66 trip
In the past week, gasoline prices have risen to over $3 a gallon in many parts of the country. A few unfortunate spots have seen the price at the pump surpass $4 a gallon. That's an increase of more than 40 percent in just a few months. Does that mean you should postpone that Route … Continue reading Save gas on your Route 66 trip