It’s time to take a road trip on historic Route 66, where reader AB toured a vision of America’s past — with the help of a four-legged tour guide:
My husband and I had the opportunity to visit Red Oak II near Carthage, Missouri. The artist Lowell Davis recreated the halcyon days of his small town youth by moving structures from his home town. Our tour guide was a friendly pup who walked us to each cute building before proudly escorting us to the gift shop. Outside the gift shop is a dog house with the likeness of our guide.
Be sure to buy something…I’m still making payments on the house.
Breaking News: Researchers at the Institute for Mad Science announced the successful creation of the first “hortoise,” a tortoise/hare hybrid. “This is a breakthrough,” said a spokesperson. “At last, an animal that can win a race with itself.”
