New mural in Cuba

Cuba, Mo., which now is being called Mural City for good reason, sports a new mural at My Place Tires, at 1203 W. Washington St. (aka Route 66). According to the Cuba Free Press, the mural was painted by Missouri artist Ray Harvey. “The location on Route 66 and the attention the art will receive … Continue reading New mural in Cuba

“Still ain’t nothing to see …”

Here's a new song, "You Can't Get Your Kicks on Route 66," by Honey Don't. I don't agree entirely with the sentiment about the Mother Road, but these lines are a keeper: "Now, they got that freeway, honey, but it don't feel free to me ... you can drive all day, but there still ain't … Continue reading “Still ain’t nothing to see …”

A closer look at the Grand Canyon Railway

The Payson (Ariz.) Roundup published an interesting article about the history and features of the Grand Canyon Railway. Embarking from the Route 66 town of Williams, Ariz., it's a popular and scenic way to head to the Grand Canyon. A few interesting things about the railway that I didn't know: This year marks its 20th … Continue reading A closer look at the Grand Canyon Railway

A story about Tattoo Man

Story by Emily Priddy's sixth-hour sophomore English II class, Webster High School, Tulsa. Ron Jones has 81 tattoos. “It’s like a potato chip. Once you eat one potato chip, it’s addictive. It’s like a drug,” he said. The Bartlesville, Okla., resident visited Webster High School’s English II classes Thursday, Oct. 8, to tell students about … Continue reading A story about Tattoo Man