Steve Vaught of the fatmanwalking.com hasn't updated his journal in a few days. But he's received his share of newspaper coverage as he trudges across Indiana in his quest to lose more weight. Here are stories about him from the Terre Haute Tribune-Star, WTHR-TV in Indianapolis, and Fox59 TV in Indianapolis.
Category: People
Rick and Jane make it to Arizona border
Rick and Jane McKinney, the evangelist couple who are walking east on much of Route 66 as part of their Walk to Reclaim America crusade, updated their Web site after a nearly two-week hiatus. I had feared their arduous task had gotten the best of them. But they are averaging about 20 miles a day … Continue reading Rick and Jane make it to Arizona border
Route 66 radio show being produced
From the Route 66 yahoogroup: A syndicated radio show about Route 66 is in the works. The Route 66 Radio Show will be produced at the studios of KTOX-AM 1340, alongside Route 66 in Needles, Calif. The show will be hosted by Bob Moore and will feature topics, stories, and interviews of interest to Route … Continue reading Route 66 radio show being produced
Fat Man ready for his close-up, despite illness
Steve Vaught of thefatmanwalking.com had the misfortune of getting sick just before his interview Wednesday on NBC's "Today Show" and "Dateline." You can read the gory details here on the Jan. 18 entry in his journal. But I just watched the "Today Show" video, and he seemed calm and thoughtful while talking live from Terre … Continue reading Fat Man ready for his close-up, despite illness
Where Fat Man’s been, where he’s going
Steve Vaught of thefatmanwalking.com talks in his Jan. 16 journal about the changes he's made since beginning his cross-country walk in an effort to lose weight and where he needs to take the next steps. He's no longer on Route 66 for the rest of his trek, but I'm sure many readers here wish to … Continue reading Where Fat Man’s been, where he’s going
Pain Walker strolls into Amarillo
The Amarillo Globe-News published a long story today about Dennis Kinch, the man who's walking Route 66 to raise awareness for the National Pain Foundation. Registration may be required to read the story, but it's free.
The spirit of Will Rogers
Jay Clarke of UPI pays a visit to the Will Rogers Museum and the Route 66 town of Claremore, Okla. There is this disquieting opening paragraph: He was one of the great wits of the 20th century, a homey philosopher and the top box-office attraction of his time. Yet many people today don't know his … Continue reading The spirit of Will Rogers
Route 66 artwork holds exhibit’s center stage
The Associated Press is reporting that about 150 pieces of art from Los Angeles' Bohemian art scene of the 1960s are going on display at a high-rise residential tower in L.A. That includes the centerpiece -- Dennis Hopper's Route 66 photograph titled "Double Standard," shown above (hat tip to Art Collections for Educators). Hopper, as … Continue reading Route 66 artwork holds exhibit’s center stage
Pain Walker approaches Amarillo
Dennis Kinch, the man who's walking west on Route 66 for the National Pain Foundation, is approaching Amarillo and will do meet-and-greets in two locations there. Event Location and Time Acute & Chronic Pain and Spine Center 24 Care Circle Amarillo, TX 79124 Wednesday, Jan. 18 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. Event Location and Time … Continue reading Pain Walker approaches Amarillo
Pain Walker crosses 1,000-mile mark
Dennis Kinch, who's walking Route 66 for the National Pain Foundation, has crossed over the 1,000-mile mark and stands at 1,017 miles at Groom, Texas, according to his Web site. About another 100 miles, and he'll be at the halfway point.