Happy Father's Day!

I hope all of the fathers are having a nice day! When I called my Dad, he said he was having a great day! I am very blessed to have him for my father!

Since Mom and Dad live too far away for me to travel there and back in one day, I decided to take a short roadtrip with camera in hand this afternoon. The Blue Whale is a Route 66 Roadside Attraction I have driven by many times in the past without my camera.

Special thanks to Hampton Hotel's Save-A-Landmark program for repainting the Blue Whale and cleaning the grounds! (Right click on their name to find out more about their Save-A-Landscape program).

Hugh Davis, former Director of the Tulsa Zoo, built the Blue Whale as an anniversary gift for his wife, Zelta, in 1972. 

I decided to go down a little trail behind the Blue Whale that leads to a pier from which people used to jump off into the water. Along the trail I found a colorful mushroom:

I also saw this plant along the trail. Is anyone familiar with what type of plant this is?

I have not made a movie in awhile so decided to set my Blue Whale photos to music. The music is "Electric Blue" (sorry I could not resist) by Mannheim Steamroller.  Click on the arrow to start the movie.

To read more about the Blue Whale on Route 66, click here. 

KZ

Wonder Where Life Will Take This Young Man?

It's great to see something good happen to a young man who has promising talent. He has only been playing piano for three years!

In case you missed his recent visit to The Ellen Show, here is the video from You Tube:

What impressed me the most was his composure. He appeared right at home in front of the audience.

KZ

Oops!!!

Sorry for the ad at the beginning and end of the video, but this video captured the most.

This photo circulated quickly via email right after it happened. {Double click on the photo to see a larger view.}