Thai-ing one on

Every so often, it startles me to see how far and wide that Route 66 is known throughout the planet. Here's more proof: A jazz combo from Thailand performs Bobby Troup's most famous song. Note: There's about a minute of chit-chat before the music starts.

Another Harley and Annabelle moment

Here's another new video of Harley and Annabelle Russell, aka the Mediocre Music Makers, doing their thing at their Sandhills Curiosity Shop in Erick, Okla.

Restoration of Macoupin County Courthouse sought

Sheriff Don Albrecht has a two-pronged plan for the the Macoupin County Courthouse in Carlinville, Ill. First, place it on the National Register of Historic Places. Second, use that designation to help get federal grants to restore the historic building, reports the Springfield Journal-Register. The sandstone exterior of the landmark, Albrecht says, needs refurbishing, but … Continue reading Restoration of Macoupin County Courthouse sought