It’s my last Friday in the Muggle world. By that, I mean to say that my Renaissance Festival season starts this weekend with academies. So, before I get too caught up with paperwork and character building, how about some links from the week? (If you’d like to get involved with the Oklahoma Renaissance Festival, head … Continue reading
On one of my first trips to Tulsa proper, my local guide suggested a trip over to one of many coffeehouses he visits. I don’t think he necessarily thought about his suggestion other than for convenience, but I fell in love the moment I stepped in- I was greeted with a counter made entirely of books. … Continue reading
Last year, I spent 12 hours every weekend in May behind the wheel of my beat up old Nissan (his name is Oliver, if you were wondering) driving between Columbia, Missouri and Muskogee, Oklahoma. While this doesn’t immediately make me a road trip expert, I’ve certainly learned some ways to survive an especially long drive. … Continue reading
What if I told you there is a store which combines the awesomeness of a comic book memorabilia store with the unique treasure hunt of both a thrift store and an antique store? You would probably stare at me with the same disbelief with which I gave to my Tulsa guide about two months ago. … Continue reading
It’s hard to believe, but it’s already Friday. I know, I know, thank goodness, right? Well, honestly, I’m just in awe of the way the year has already begun to fly by. Speaking of fly-bys, though, British astronaut Tim Peake has begun photography lessons in space and shared some gorgeous shots of the Aurora Borealis … Continue reading
Jefferson City, Missouri is one of two state capitals not served by the Interstate system and is a relatively uneventfully small town (in sharp contrast to major metropolitan state capitals such as Salt Lake City in Utah or Nashville, Tennessee). But something about the river town is special, and it’s not just from it being … Continue reading
Here in Mid-Missouri, there’s about to be snow. And, if the reports are to be believed, we’re getting a decent amount right during rush hour traffic. For those of you who are fortunate (or unfortunate, depending on your preference) enough to live someplace without this phenomenon, what this means is poor road conditions are facing … Continue reading
Happy Friday everyone! It’s that time of the week again (finally) and I hope you all reading get an extended weekend (no, I personally don’t for those of you glaring at your screen right now). But, regardless, some links should help jumpstart your weekend! For those of you with a special someone and quite a … Continue reading
There’s a place in Seattle where Firefly, Steampunk, Tabletop gaming, and computer programming unite with the universal trait of the rainy city: a love of coffee. Wayward Coffeehouse in the Roosevelt neighborhood is a self-described “independent coffee haven for geeks” and the line is suitable. On my last visit to the Evergreen State, I had … Continue reading
Proper snacking is one of the fundamental rights to any trip. After all, as one Ozarkland billboard once advised me, “road trip calories don’t count.” Joking aside, snacks can help turn any trip into a far more enjoyable experience for many reasons. Saving Money For me, the biggest bonus of having snacks available is that … Continue reading