Apr.26 "Judo Recital"

I've got a beautiful photograph of Jodi Clauter in Aberdeen, enthusiastically shaking the limb of a magnolia tree while it rains pink petals as big and beautiful as her smile.

Apr.25 Hooverlicious

Johnny showed up at poker night this week wearing a bright orange visor, mardi-gras beads, and a blue silk shirt with a nearly-naked "pin-up" girl on it.

Apr.24 "Candle Barn Hell"

Just got off the phone with Ellen Blanchard, my over-achieving, red-haired, Japanese-speaking, dog-loving, lawyer friend from undergraduate days. Can't wait to see you this summer Ellen!

Apr.23 Betsy

She was recently diagnosed with a nasty case of breast cancer. Stuff like this makes me wish I believed in a Christian God. I'd be praying for her every day...

Apr.22 J.R.

I met Mr. Dunn in Scotland, where we became "drinking buddies." We both use the phrase "Right on" too much, and once got pretty rippingly drunk on an overseas flight.

Apr.21 Jess Ennis

My childhood pal lived right across the street... We spent summers together, school days together, prom night, graduation day.....then drifted apart. We sure did have some good laughs though.

Apr.20 "Vile Bar Daddy"

David Bradley and I had a fabulous day today. After hiking Mount Mansfield, we drank beer and chased skirt on North Beach, and had dinner at the Pub. Dave's awesome!!!

Apr.19 Nancy

I think she means well, but to her employees, she comes off as horribly demeaning and patronizing. And where business interactions are concerned, she can be a first-rate bitch.

Apr.18 Ryan C.

During our freshman year at college, our respective girlfriends (who were rommmates) had custom T-shirts made for us. In big block letters, mine read "Inappropriate." Ryan's, "Insensitive." He preferred mine.

Apr.17 C. Morris

Sold his soul to the devil when he allowed his farm to be transformed into a disgustingly tasteless “rental cabin” property. He’s really a perfect friend for my loser father.

Apr.16 Lynn

When I first met Lynn, I had two nagging thoughts; “God I really wish she wasn’t married,” and “I wonder how devoted she is to her husband?” I’m so horrible!

Apr.15 "Noble Weed"

The Sagamore is lucky to have Lee Bowden calling the shots. Rag wool sweater, untrimmed mustache, and big smile…he’s about the best boss you could have in his industry.

Apr.14 "Cabin Realty"

Alice Bryant handles eagles for an Alaskan raptor facility. We met while she was living in Vermont. I loved her Turkey Vulture. We have “hawk talks” on the phone regularly.

Apr.13 F. Murray Abraham

Won an Oscar for his role in Amadeus. I took him out hawking, and he joked that his "beak" was as big as the hawks that we were working with!

Apr.12 Ms. Brown

Becca dated Denise for years. I met them through Layoderini... they were hiking the Appalachian trail. Ten minutes ago, Becca jogged by my apartment like she didn't even know me.

Apr.11 Susan

I always tipped Susan really well for serving me my hash and homefries. One day, her dog dug into my chicken coop, and killed 27 birds. Man, was I pissed!

Apr.10 "Calm Safe Firemen"

I still remember the day Marisa Lee McNeff was born. Even not knowing how wonderfully beautiful, intelligent, and caring she’d be, I was happy to have her as my sister.

Apr.9 Carmen

We were fighters for the same boxing team in Scotland. She was raised in the Canary Islands, and spoke six languages…intellectual but very aggressive. Our “relationship” was short-lived.

Apr.8 "Trilogy Flaw"

When he was younger, I think Will Fogarty partied loudly, heavily and unabashedly. No stranger to hardcore shit. Now he’s quietly managing a small shop and raising a small family.

Apr.7 "Cyber Coat"

Trace Obyc is my mom’s sister, and has always shown me nothing but love, laughter, acceptance, and support. Even if she weren’t family, I’d love her as though she was.

Apr.6 Rebecca

Many hours were spent with this very interesting looking woman, wandering Ohio woodlots while listening and looking for birds to include in our ornithology project. What a strange winter activity.

Apr.5 Ms. Parrott

I spent a fair amount of time riding horses with this somewhat loony science teacher who was renowned for collecting roadkill while out on her motorcycle. I really enjoyed her!

Apr.4 "Rocky Ham"

I remember sweet and innocent redheaded Mary Koch diligently researching firearm calibers and statistics for the sake of a short story that she was working on. It seemed so incongruous.

Apr.3 "Some Yam Curry"

Marcy Seymour was the demure pastry chef from New York state. One summer afternoon over lunch, she smiled at me. I took her home and photographed her among the ferns.

Apr.2 "J.F."

Kept grapes in our freezer at college so she could pop a couple into her mouth and give her boyfriend a blowjob. I don't know how she "manipulated" all that.

Apr.1 Sandra Bullock

I met her when she was visiting her sister in Vermont. I'll never forget the night of passion that we shared, or the absolutely exquisite way that she........April Fools !