Thomas Durbin
Bio
Raised in rural east-central Illinois, I appreciate nature and the environment. I'm a father, grandfather, professional engineer-scientist, leader, scouts leader, coach, stoic, minimalist, costumer, historian, traveler, and writer.
Stories (62/0)
Still getting kicks on Route 66!!
For a good time...hit The Mother Road! Featured in the John Steinbeck classic "The Grapes of Wrath", the Dust Bowl era was a time of major migration to the west. Steinbeck dubbed Route 66 "The Mother Road" and the nickname stuck. It is a wonderful escape that takes the traveler to many times and places. For automobile buffs and history buffs, Route 66 is a must-travel, bucket list item. I bought the shirt pictured below during one of my relaxing drives across the country. The section of Route 66 between Kingman and Oatman, Arizona, known as the Arizona Sidewinder is exhilarating. Before I get farther ahead of myself along the route here, I'll backtrack to the beginning in my home state of Illinois.
By Thomas Durbinabout a month ago in History
Tambourine Girl
The most beautiful lady Luigi had ever seen was standing there in the summer sun next to the arbor along the street he frequently traveled. She gently held her precious tambourine as she waited for the path to clear. He glanced at her and their eyes met briefly. He smiled broadly, as he always did, when her twinkling eyes met his. Her smile brought great joy to him, yet he scurried along without further delay. Luigi worried that lingering nearby would reveal their budding love before the evening's celebration. The tradition of a seafaring man accepting a dance and revealing the identity of his one true love was an honored and long-lived rite among the people of Spezzano Albanese. Tonight was to be their night.
By Thomas Durbinabout a year ago in Art
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