May.16 Jumper Mike

I've got video footage of Mike and his wife Susan skydiving with me, and their cheeks are rippling like paper cups of jell-o shots on top of a sub-woofer.

May.15 Kate R.

Showed up at my workplace, pulled me around a corner, and totally laid a big wet kiss on me. Then she handed me a note and left with a smile.

May.14 "Solid Opal Linoleum"

Lillian Demopoulos used to have me come over to her house with my compound bow, and "remove" the woodchucks that were assailing her garden. I fed them to my redtail.

May.13 Jeff

One of my best friends here in Vermont until he shot himself in the head. What a fuckin' waste. We'll all be dead tomorrow anyway,...that's how short life is.

May.12 Heidi M.

If there's any truth to the rumor that redheads are fiery women, Heidi was a poster-child example. Ice cream scooper in one hand, and a beer in the other...

May.11 Jennifer Loomis

Talented photographer and author, with work in National Geographic and several books/calendars, etc.. She took several hundred beautiful photos of a couple of my birds for a book project.

May.10 Thulander

This guy is a complete tool. I always try to find something to appreciate about everyone I meet, but “Toolander” is corporate slime at its worst…a really miserable prick.

May.9 N.C.Fox

Working for this accomplished raptor biologist was an incredible privilege for me as a young man. Ol’ man Fox may be a better businessman than falconer, but he’s inspirational nonetheless.

May.8 Rita McNeff

My dad’s mother had been slowly killing herself with cigarettes and animal fats for years, but one afternoon during a routine procedure, some surgeon finished her off quickly with malpractice.

May.7 Bill L.

Bill is an exceptionally good and dedicated striped bass fisherman, as well as being a fellow birdwatcher. And it doesn’t hurt that he’s one of the kindest men I know.

May.6 Jenn G.

Rock climbing with her for the past two days was magical... a belay partner with as much exuberance and fire for life as me. I'm totally captivated by her energy!

May.5 Molly

More than anyone else in the world, Molly makes me want to be a father. Watching her grow up and being a part of her life has been totally inspiring.

May.4 Marina

My wonderful little cousin's really into horses, and wants to spend all of her time on my back issuing orders,..."Walk.....Trot.....Canter.....GALLOP!!!" It's exhausting, but lots of fun.

May.3 Marilynn

A well-meaning and truly caring cat-lady, but quite possibly the worst college professor I’ve ever experienced. The poor woman was intellectually inferior to the students in her classes.

May.2 "Any Neat Sin"

Tanya Ennis had a gift for pushing her mom’s buttons, and loved doing so. The younger of two girls, to a single mom, Tanya was the rebel child…hand’s down.

May.1 Sarita

The only non-white girl I ever dated, Sarita and her very traditional Cambodian parents lived a few towns away. Strangely, I really can’t even remember anything more about her.

Apr.30 "Newt Prayer"

Peter Warny’s a great herpetologist who brought his kids and wife out hunting with me and my hawks, and in a strange turn of events ended up seeing me nude!

Apr.29 "Mr. Tally-Whacker"

Randy and I tormented the hell out of our French teacher. The poor bastard died of a heart-attack years later. We don’t accept any of the blame,…or credit.

Apr.28 Mike A.

Heavily tattooed owner of the rock gym, Mike’s been especially welcoming toward me, and allowed me to do some side work for him in trade for membership. Trading is great!

Apr.27 "Noble Wine Here"

Sadie and I shared “the house of mirth” with Bonnie Wheeler and her menagerie. We were surrounded by beech trees, stacked firewood, good vibes, music, good cooking, and hearty laughter.