Mar.31 Kim

I'm convinced that Kim is the sexiest vet tech in New England. We talked a few times about going out for a beer after work, but it never did happen.

Mar.30 "Rip Toe Askew"

Katie Powers and I have scooped lots of ice cream together. She and her girlfriends took me out partying at Saint Mike's this past week, and I had a blast!

Mar.29 Mr. Audet

I can't remember him ever being a good teacher, but I clearly recall him throwing chalk-filled erasers at us, and choosing certain students to mercilessly tease and publicly insult.

Mar.28 Julie B.

I spent many evenings in the 1811 House Pub talking to Julie about life, travel, the midwest, and horses, while she poured me some of my favorite single malt whiskeys.

Mar.27 "Senorita Fling"

Fiona Sterling and I had mutual friends in Scotland. We never showed much interest in one another until one drunken evening of making out that was abruptly interrupted by vomit!

Mar.26 Ms. Fields

During adolescense I sat in her classroom, studying human anatomy and sexuality. At the time, I never imagined that I would "grow up" and spend two years teaching sexuality education.

Mar.25 Mike Monahan

Goshawk-training, snowhoe-hare-hunting no-nonsense falconer from northern Maine who used cigarettes to ensure an early grave for himself. The falconry community misses you Mike. Nobody should smoke.

Mar.24 Deraldo Ferreira

Pode me ensinar uma cancao facil em portugues? "Meu facau bateu embaixo. A bananeira caiu..." Obrigado Mestre. I have an outrageous amount of respect and admiration for my capoeira teacher.

Mar.23 Randy's Mom

I dreamt about her last night...she was really upset with me for not sharing a hamburger with her. Sorry Sharon. During high school she was like my second mom.

Mar.22 "Has One Snot"

Shona Stone, "The Great Sheldini" is an Amazon woman from England, with a top-notch sense of humor and a pair of Golden Retardeds that she kept after her divorce.

Mar.21 Young Mr. O'Keefe

There's a photo of me and Tom in the new rock-gym brochure. He's one of the quietest, most contemplative acquaintances I have. He used to work in a sawmill.

Mar.20 Polly

Creator of the "lunge-n-flick," the "somersault-n-flick," and a short-lived publication entitled "Flickage Lit." Polly's life is steeped in lunacy that she embraces with a smile.

Mar.19 Fat Man Douglas

Falconer from New York State who is the very picture of obnoxious. He has created some severely opinionated views that are based on minimal experience and a lack of understanding.

Mar.18 "Mad Rot Smell"

Every damn time that Tom Ramsdell gave me a haircut, he would flick water in my face, and smack my head with a comb! I actually paid for that treatment!

Mar.17 My Favorite Soccer Player

Rocky reminds me that youth is wonderfully inspiring and filled with passion. I'm so lucky that she's my cousin and that I'm able to be a part of her life.

Mar.16 Andy Snyder

I knew him in college, and have fallen out of touch since then. If you happen to know him now, here's my advice; don't EVER challenge him to Trivial Pursuit!

Mar.15 Kate A.

Redheaded rock-climber who had a really interesting mouth, great freckles, and a boyfriend in another state. She invited me to her 30th birthday celebration, but I couldn't make it.

Mar.14 "Carpet Mite"

I'll never forget the look that Matt Pierce gave me when he lowered himself over the edge of the "Lakeside Jam" cliff at Pawtuckaway for his first rappel. Absolutely priceless!

Mar.13 "Shovel Tremor"

I briefly shared a house with both Trevor Holmes and his sister. Trevor has one of the biggest and best smiles I've ever seen. An uncensored laugh with perfect teeth.

Mar.12 "Dried Valve"

Dr. David Lever led me and several women around southeastern Utah for a camping/hiking/rock-climbing adventure during a college spring break. I've got great photos from that trip!

Mar.11 Captain Paul Fisicaro

Consider this an advertisement...Fishing with Captain Paul on the flats of the Florida Keys is an absolute friggin' blast! He works out of Bud and Mary's Marina on Islamorada.

Mar.10 "Royal Insect"

Eric Slayton and I spent a fair amount of time together in a blind on Putney Mountain, trapping raptors on their migration. Then he moved away to New York State.

Mar.9 "Manage her park"

Meaghan Parker is so overscheduled, you'd think she's afraid of rest, or silence, or solitude. A "twixter" like me, not sure where her life is taking her, or vice-versa.

Mar.8 Quinn

Quinn is a regular at the rock gym. I was going to offer her a ticket to a wine tasting, but then found out that she was only 15! WHAT!?!

Mar.7 Somira S.

A photo in the paper once showed me and Somira wielding pipettes in a hematology lab, doing DNA work. She was the only one who knew what we were doing.

Mar.6 Miss S. Muza

Excellent pianist, wannabe rock climber... lousy combination. Benji and I agreed to teach her to climb but after realizing the possibility for tendon damage and messed up fingers, she quit.

Mar.5 Derry Argue

Renowned dog breeder and trainer, Derry owns one of the most famous and sought-after bloodlines of upland hunting dogs in Europe, and I own one of his beautiful dogs.

Mar.4 Tony

I was driving an old Land Rover across grasslands in northern England. Tony's left arm was in a sling, his right hand was cupping my genitals. It's a long story....

Mar.3 Ron Valente

When I was 12, I joined the American Hemerocallis Society, and started collecting and hybridyzing daylilies. Ron's a successful hybridizer living in Maine. I thought he was the coolest dude.

Mar.2 Michael Milinski

Fabricator of "Sneaky Pete" press releases, wearer of sweaters that denote his mood. Threatened to wear a brown cape once..... huh?..... Mike is a bizarre funny-man and great guy!

Mar.1 Mr. J. McDonough

Keeper of the snakes... This guy owns a really unique piece of property...one of the last big dens of Timber Rattlesnakes in the northeast...and he lets me visit!