enter here
In a completely predictable move, I did go around to the back of the drive-in theater. I wanted to see what the screen looked like from that view. I was not disappointed by it and appreciated the composition assists that I got from the clouds and from the “enter here” sign.
Route 66
Sapulpa, Oklahoma
photographed 7.25.2026
way to go, Betty
I have some strong opinions on beauty pageants, and this sign celebrating a pageant win from fifteen years ago made me sad. (But I wasn’t too sad to make some Photographers’ Turns™ to get in position for the photo.
Route 66
Davenport, Oklahoma
photographed 7.26.2026
everybody dance now
Look! I found the Sign-Faced Dancer that we’ve all heard about. And here I thinking it was just another mythical creature like a chupacabra or a mermaid.
Route 66
Chandler, Oklahoma
photographed 7.26.2026
I remain unconvinced
This place seems friendly enough, I guess, with a happy face sign AND the “stop and shop” request.
But there a couple of visual clues that makes me think the signs are misleading…
Route 66
Calumet, Oklahoma
photographed 7.26.2026
it was a rough century
Last night waiting on election returns sort of felt like a century.) (Until all of a sudden it didn’t…)
But that’s not what this post is about. This is about the fact that Route 66 is a hundred years old. And the fact that, in spite of parts of it* that were fancied up for the centennial, most of it is kitschy AF.
Oh, and also: if you’re in Edmond, Oklahoma, tomorrow night, be sure and stop by the Edmond Fine Arts Institute for the opening reception of The Other Side Project: A Photographic Road Trip through America’s Heart, featuring the work of the work of my collaborator VC Torneden and myself. We’ll be there from 5:00 – 7:00 pm and would love to see you. But be warned: we’ve been working together on this project for five years and have about a millions stories that we like to share. Wear comfortable shoes.
Edmond Fine Arts Institute is located at 27 E. Edwards Street. The show is presented by BancFirst. Thanks to both for their support of our project.
Route 66
McLean, Texas
photographed 7.27.2026
*The parts that were fancied up were sort of nice to begin with.
