For all small-town residents everywhere December 30, 2007
Posted by Ron in Music, Towns.add a comment
Yeah, I know … John Mellencamp’s from Indiana, which isn’t one of the Route 66 states.
But he was born and raised in a small town, and his 1985 hit song by the same name (back when he still partly used his John Cougar stage name) captures the humility and pride of small-town people better than any I can think of. He gets the feel right.
And since Route 66 is frequently described as the world’s longest small town,” Mellencamp’s tune seems appropriate here.
Brits invade the Mother Road December 30, 2007
Posted by Ron in Road trips.1 comment so far
Owen Adams of the Sunday Mirror in London tells about his trip on Route 66 with other Britons in a coach.
A few things are left out in the article, including Kansas. But the piece is generous in length, and strikes a decidedly positive tone about the Mother Road.
Adams also plugs Archer Direct, which is offering 16-day packages on Route 66 for the reasonable price of about $2,500, flights included.
