Category: People

Report from Rick and Jane

Rick and Jane McKinney, the evangelical couple that is walking the country as part of their Walk to Reclaim America crusade, have posted their first report in nearly two weeks. Some tidbits: HBO is planning to interview them on the road for its "Religion in America" documentary. Rick and Jane also were interviewed for a … Continue reading Report from Rick and Jane

Go see Route 66 cookbook author

Marian Clark, who wrote "The Route 66 Cookbook" and "The Main Street of America Cookbook," will be at Oak Tree West Fine Collectable Books at 26 E. Dewey Ave. in Sapulpa, Okla., from noon to 3 p.m. Saturday, according to the Sapulpa Daily Herald. She will talk briefly about the Mother Road and sign copies … Continue reading Go see Route 66 cookbook author

Food Network gets a taste of Route 66

The Pontiac Daily News reports that the historic Odell Station on Route 66 in Odell, Ill., will be featured on The Food Network's show, "A Blast from the Past." Famed chef Bobby Flay made an appearance. The program also features members of the Illinois Route 66 Association and preservationist John Weiss. Flay used a barbecue … Continue reading Food Network gets a taste of Route 66

Fat Man has two bad wheels

Steve Vaught of thefatmanwalking.com says in his March 3 journal entry that he's about finished working with a personal trainer and is eager to get back to Ohio so he can resume his cross-country walk. He's going to walk again despite being recently diagnosed with stress fractures in both feet. But he figures that barring … Continue reading Fat Man has two bad wheels

Former Gallup mayor dies

The Gallup Independent has a story about former longtime Gallup, N.M., mayor Eddie Munoz, who died Wednesday. Munoz could boast one important legacy: He fought hard to address alcohol abuse problems by Gallup's residents. It was 1989 and Munoz had begged, pleaded and done everything he could to get as many people as possible to … Continue reading Former Gallup mayor dies

Michael Wallis is writing a Lincoln Highway book

This isn't about Route 66, but it should interest roadies. Michael Wallis, author of the best-selling "Route 66: The Mother Road," is writing a book about America's first trancontinental road, the Lincoln Highway. Right now, Wallis is motoring down the Lincoln Highway with Pulitzer Prize-winning photographer Michael Williamson, who's supplying the photos for the book, … Continue reading Michael Wallis is writing a Lincoln Highway book

Wha’ happened?

The Web sites for Route 66 walker Dennis Kinch and his sponsor, the National Pain Foundation, have been down for several days. Last I heard, Kinch was taking a break from the road a few days so he could be flown to the West Coast for an award. UPDATE: The National Pain Foundation has changed … Continue reading Wha’ happened?

Fat Man chews on nutrition issues

Steve Vaught of thefatmanwalking.com has a long March 1 entry in his journal about nutrition and how it affects weight gain. (The March 1 part isn't marked well; it starts at the point where Steve touts his yahoogroup.) There's no mention of Steve returning to the road. But his site said on Feb. 10 that … Continue reading Fat Man chews on nutrition issues

Tulsa Route 66 group holds political forum

Last Thursday, I attended a candidates forum held by the Route 66 Business League of Tulsa at Tally's Cafe on 11th Street, which is Route 66. Not only did the mayoral candidates speak, but so did city council candidates from east Tulsa wards. Each candidate was given three to four minutes to speak. Issues ran … Continue reading Tulsa Route 66 group holds political forum