Nov.25 "Haul Bad Haircut"

Claudia Bahruth was a Brazilian exchange student at my school. All the guys (except me) were crazy for her. For some reason I was turned off by her broken English.

Nov.24 "I Use An Onion Cube"

For some reason, my brain has filed Bonnie Cousineau (a high school teacher of mine) and Angela Lansbury (the actress) on the same neuron. To me, they're the same person!

Nov.23 Emily Jones

I've got hilarious video footage of Emily wearing an excessive amount of make-up and wearing a bright red bra over her shirt. We filmed some weird shit in college!

Nov.22 MaryChris

Seemed to me she was the one that didn't belong on the equestrian team... all the other girls *looked* like horses, (heavy, with long straight hair), but MaryChris was an Italian beauty.

Nov.21 "Hick Wine Germ"

Of all the (many) girls I've ever dated, Kim Greenwich and I were "on and off" the most. Now we're dating, now we're not, now we're dating, now we're not!

Nov.20 Johnny Sevigney

John is one of the only people I ever remember being envious of. When we were kids, all the girls loved him and his apparent confidence and his signature.... "7E"

Nov.19 Cousin Candace

Lost both of her parents to separate accidents while she was still quite young. I can't imagine what it must have been like for her growing up without her folks.

Nov.18 "Captain Haul Noon"

Chuan Napolitano was one of only two students in my overly homogenous high school class who wasn't Caucasian, and I often wondered how much it bothered him, if at all.

Nov.17 Cindy Fanning

I'll tell you this much about Cindy... While hawking with her, don't piss her off unless you want to be forcefully propelled head first into a snowbank! Love ya Cindy!

Nov.16 Dana Baker

When I joined Trout Unlimited while living in Vermont, Dana was the President of my chapter. He's a really friendly guy. Welcoming, open, and informative. Thanks for your help Dana.

Nov.15 Sebastian

Sebastian is one many falconers who aspires to run a dog with his birds, but buys an inappropriate breed and then wonders why it's not working out. Get a POINTER!!!

Nov.14 Steve Ford

Thanks to Steve, I've had some really fun times; rabbit hawking with working ferrets, driving vehicles through rivers, shooting sporting clays in Scotland, hunting red grouse on protected Scottish moors.

Nov.13 Mr. Nordstrom

I didn’t realize it at the time, but my soccer coach looked like a Vermont hippie. Tall and lanky with a reddish beard, tattered carpenter’s pants, and a flannel shirt.

Nov.12 "One Dog Dr."

Ed Gordon briefly rolled with my group of friends during high school. When he joined us, he brought along his thirst for bending the law, and a serious heart-condition.

Nov.11 "Billiard Egg Hunt"

I ran into Bridget Laughlin recently, and was happy to hear that she's not only still running marathons, but has started coaching track as well. Run down those "Zoobies" Bridget!

Nov.10 Ms. Hayman

Two things I remember most about Amanda; She was a fan of Gustav Klimt, (had "Il Becio" on her dorm door), and that she possessed the most fabulously beautiful thighs!

Nov.9 Rodriguez

I bet a lot of folks have a "love-hate relationship" with this guy. He's really friendly and genuinely interested in you, but is also a relentless wheeler and dealer.

Nov.8 http://crustaceanview.blogspot.com/

After all the time we spent together in college, every time I think of Rachel, I remember her diving into the frigid waters of Lake Powell in March of 1997.

Nov.7 Helene

I never understood why Helene was overly protective of her daughters.... to the point of being seriously compulsive about it. But then, what do I know about being a parent?

Nov.6 Bill Kenney

Bill's was embarrassed when his redtail "blinked" an opportunity after someone stupidly shot and wounded a snowshoe hare, but the embarrassment rightfully belonged only to the man with the gun.

Nov.5 Uncle Arthur

I often wondered how Arthur stayed thin while most of his family struggled with their weight. I suppose a strict diet of beer and pot will keep the weight off.

Nov.4 "Lean Man Gonad"

Amanda Golden was the beautiful blonde with tanned skin who had a sports car, and rich parents. In high school, that stuff actually meant something. It's funny how things change...

Nov.3 "Slay Anthem"

During the summer of 1995, Seth Layman and I were the "Bloody Yanks" who tortured our British co-workers by singing the lyrics of Garth Brooks songs at high volume. YeeeeHawwww!!!

Nov.2 The Dragon Man Cometh....

Enthusiastic, energy-filled, environmentally-focused, and politically opinionated, Matt was my closest friend in Vermont. You just gotta love an axe-swinging, saw-sharpening, bearded marathon-runner. Love you man...

Nov.1 "All Tinkle Naked"

Katelin Kendall is one of those people who for some reason finds it necessary to tell her co-workers WAY too much about her personal/sexual life. It's just plain frightening!

Oct.31 "Join The Linen"

When we were in high school, Jennie Hilton and I should have been voted "Most Likely To Travel All Over The God Damned Place" I wonder where she is now?

Oct.30 Jackson Evans

Worked with Jackson at a wine cellar. He sparked my interest in Viognier, a popular Rhone varietal that produces white wines with greater complexity and depth of character than Chardonnay.

Oct.29 Brad

Brad, my neighbor in Vermont was always hitting on me. If I got half as much attention from women as I do from gay men, I'd be in good shape.

Oct.28 "Johnny P."

We were still in high school when John had cancerous cells removed from his cheek. That scared the hell out of me.... knowing that cancer could strike at any age.

Oct.27 Craig

Craig ran the breakfast place in my old town, and thought I was rich simply because I was a young guy who owned a house that was bigger than his.

Oct.26 Tim Powers

I've never known anyone that enjoyed ketchup as much as Tim. While working together at the Scoop Deck, I watched him put ketchup on a waffle cone and eat it!

Oct.25 "Sad Rain Rap"

The only thing I really remember about Sara Pinard is sharing an awkward kiss late one night out on the track behind our school. It was the first and last.

Oct.24 Rob Ashley

In 1995, I worked at a raptor breeding facility where Rob was part of the team, and the only thing we ever did together was trap a few hack birds.

Oct.23 Lorna

Lorna once told me that after she was dead and had been cremated, she wanted me to throw her ashes over the Battenkill valley with an African eagle named Elsie.

Oct.22 Kristen Hardy

This summer I saw a woman at the Post Office with her daughters and thought, "Who's this yummy mummy?" When she came closer, I realized it was Kristen. Sorry Mark...

Oct.21 Lorenze

Lorenze used to hang with L.L. Cool J. back in the day.... How sweet!? "My trunk be shakin' vibratin' and rattlin'... pumpin' so loud all the shorties be babblin'."

Oct.20 Laureen

In addition to being remarkably kind and beautiful, my aunt is extraordinarily brave.... that was amply proven when she willingly married into the McNeff family. Happy Birthday Laureen.... love you...

Oct.19 Paula

I was dating Paula when I first developed an interest in Behaviorism and Operant Conditioning, so naturally she became my first "subject." Interestingly enough, she was delightfully easy to train.

Oct.18 Janna Cunningham

We had homeroom together in third grade with Mrs. Clements, and for the first time in my life, I had a "crush." Crazy for the girl with the lazy eye.

Oct.17 "Naive Dead Man"

Amamda Devine is one of the coolest chicks I know.... spends lots of time in Alaska, shoots rifles, drinks Scotch, skins animals, brews beer, and cooks some seriously good barbecue.

Oct.16 "Dick Get Leak"

Dick Geletka owns an archery shop in Maine and is one seriously helpful dude. When it comes to tuning bows, Dick really knows his proverbial "shit." And builds perfect arrows.

Oct.15 "Oral Barn Babe"

"Young man, could you help me to my van with all of this shit I just bought, and don't need? Just shove it in with that other shit." -Barbara Noble

Oct.14 "Thy Grey Con"

I didn't know it at the time, but Corey Thyng, ("Thinger") was one of the most effective and influential teachers working at the high school that I attended. Serreptitiously skilled......

Oct.13 Kim P.

As far as I know, I was the last person that Jeff talked to, before he called up his wife Kim to tell her he was about to kill himself.

Oct.12 "Gin Man Frank"

Friend, falconry guru, hedonist, avid huntsman, knowledgable biologist, passionate naturalist, Irish drunkard,... Mark Fanning is, in short, one of my idols. I just don't want to be as aggressively abrasive...

Oct.11 "Rare Ham Rash"

Sarah Harmer is easily my favorite female singer, and when I saw her in concert for the first time, I was completely in love with the radiance that she exuded.

Oct.10 "Car Dig Visa"

Craig Davis is such a kind landlord that he didn't even charge us for replacing our kitchen door after my girlfriend (at the time) angrily kicked out the glass window.

Oct.9 Charlie Perkins

Charlie's family owns the Orvis company. He and I talked about going fishing together, but then never bothered actually making it happen. I usually only fish with my closest friends.

Oct.8 Jen D.

Of every relationship I've ever been involved in, the one that Jen and I had together is the one that most frequently crosses my mind, and I'm NOT telling why....

Oct.7 "Mean Cruel Hash"

Chelsea Harnum was born in Sitka, Alaska on the same day that I was born in New England. Coincidentally, my dog was born on the same date (but years later).

Oct.6 "Winery Mile"

Emily Erwin and I have made some fabulous memories rock climbing and kayaking together. A true friend that I'm eager to spend time with when I return from New Zealand.

Oct.5 Nancy C.

A falconer here in New England, she fancies herself quite an expert on hawks and dogs, but in truth has enjoyed very little success due to her lack of actual ability.

Oct.4 Ms. Toffolon

Super-fit, super-sexy, super-successful competitive cyclist... I gave her my number, (and was clearly asking her out) but she never called me. Being somewhat cocky, I was flabbergasted!

Oct.3 Joan

Joan and I spent lots of time together gently removing passerines from mist nets at Laudholm Farm. She loves all birds, but her passion is protecting Maine's endangered Piping Plovers.

Oct.2 "Blue Mill Ache"

Michelle Laub is one of many people in my age group who has already been through a divorce, but she's being brave, and trying it out again....marriage numero dos.

Oct.1 "Play Shy Girl"

"Phyllis Gray" also known as "Megan" also known as "MEGGAFORCE" is also known by who knows what other monikers! I DO know she's horribly stubborn and lacks an emotional vocabulary.

Sep.30 "Bald New Anorexia"

I met Alexandria Bowen this summer at the bank, and couldn't resist getting to know her. I've always had a thing for redheads, and she's got the greatest red hair.

Sep.29 Tommy Ericko

Really cool kid who grew up with parents constantly pushing him into team sports, and although he was a good athelete, what he really wanted was to hunt and fish.

Sep.28 Shannon

When we were in first grade, Shannon introduced me to rope swings! She had one in her back yard, over a stream and I was totally in love with it!

Sep.27 Mrs. Page

My fifth grade teacher worshipped the sun in the summer, and her students during the school year. For many years, she kept one of my drawings hung on her wall.

Sep.26 Ms. Lowery

She spent over fifteen year making waffle cones for the Scoop Deck and teaching dance classes. Now she spends her time chasing around one or both of her toddler sons.

Sep.25 Darryl Perkins

Darryl's doing an excellent job as the president of the North American Falconers' Association, (www.n-a-f-a.org) and is avidly devoted to flying goshawks. Better than that, he's a really involved grandfather.

Sep.24 Ali Tagoe

We were friends as undergrads, and I was constantly impressed by his wisdom and thoughtful judgement. Did it come from having been raised in Ghana, or was that just Ali?

Sep.23 Abby Nims

The only Opera singer I've ever personally known... Abby just didn't fit my stereotype. Aren't you supposed to be at least 40 years old and obese to sing in Operas?

Sep.22 Beth

Beth met her first love (first everything) when she was a freshman in highschool and stayed with him until they married young. I'm not sure if it's inspiring or disgusting.

Sep.21 Benjamin

While sweating my ass off, clearing brush from his rich father's yard, this little fat-faced, video-game addicted shit stuck his head out the window to critique my work.

Sep.20 Jenna

I actually witnessed Jenna threatening her drunken father about how he'd better not puke in her hot-tub, if she let him in. Is this kind of conversation really necessary?

Sep.19 "A.H.S."

This girl was one of the most obsessive compulsive individuals I've ever been around - some folks would call it "anal," which coincidentally (I was told) was a preference of hers.

Sep.18 "Women's House Kim"

Aaron and I were doing a "documentary" one night and interviewed her while she sat on a street curb - so drunk she could barely sit up straight...embarassingly slurring words.

Sep.17 Peter Owens

I watched this guy canter his way around a gravel parking lot on a toy horse - having a blast and laughing his British arse off. Either insane or genuinely happy...

Sep.16 "Tab"

I never felt more like a woman than when this girl seduced me in a nightclub, brought me back to her parent's vacation home, and had her way with me.

Sep.15 P. Carter

Before our ten year high school reunion, someone started a rumor that this demure girl had become a stripper. Not true, but it proved some folks don't mature with age.

Sep.14 "Market Tip"

Mike Pratt is seriously in love with raptors - that's how I know him. Sadly, the poor bugger got totally screwed by his previous employer, and no longer works with birds.

Sep.13 Joy

Joy possessed the greatest laugh to ever bounce off of the walls of the House of HOPE. Last I heard, she was working as a midwife in Pakistan or somewhere...

Sep.12 Jess McNeff

There was a time when Jess was my favorite (of many) cousins...but I was young, and although there's nothing particularly unlikable about her, I don't feel that way anymore.

Sep.11 Jess Cashman

She was my employer when I was working as a sex educator in Ohio, and wrote me the best job review I've ever received. She then got pregnant, and resigned.

Sep.10 Jess David

Jess lived in the House of HOPE, and we didn't have much in common besides our mutual passion for art. I envied her ability to create self-portraits in oil.

Sep.9 "Peace & Justice Jess"

I've got a great shot of us in a "roda" (capoeira) and similarly great film footage of her sleeping on a couch after class with a poster of Yoda overhead.

Sep.8 C. Boyd

Colin's a wildman...a real fearless bastard....met him through Miles, and spent time with him in Vermont. We may meet up in New Zealand this winter for some surfing.