He has Alzheimer's disease. She has a serious case of cancer and has stopped taking the treatments. He's driving the family's late-1970s RV. She's riding shotgun and popping pain pills. He's subject to outbursts of anger and confusion. She's cynical and wistful. The elderly couple is going down Route 66 for a final vacation together. … Continue reading Book review: “The Leisure Seeker”
Day: January 22, 2009
Pedal to the metal
This version of "Route 66," starring pedal steel guitarist Herby Wallace, will probably please some Western swing or country fans out there. Scat singing is Ben Brogdon.