Route 66 is more than just a highway — it’s the story of America itself. From its birth in the 1920s to its role in World War II, the Dust Bowl migrations, the dreamers who built and traveled it, the day the road went silent, and its surprising revival, Route 66 has always been a symbol of freedom, resilience, and change.

There was a time in our lives that my wife and children lived in a 70 year old two-story farm house house that we had restored. We had 3 1/2 acres, and for the most part – collected our own water, heated our own home with a wood-burning stove for which we cut and collected about 12 cords of wood per year to heat the home. OH – and during the cold months – we cooked soup and various sauces on top of the wood-burner. Damn that food was good.

There were times during the year that young bears came on our property to see what we might have to eat – and of course – the wife grew an intense vegetable garden whenever she could.

The road that passed by our driveway – WAS Old Route 66. ~ Editor