July 11, 2008

PICK YOUR PLEASURE

Hmm — I can think of more comfortable ways to get numb. Probably still hurt just the same the next day

Happy weekend, people!

July 10, 2008

PUT UP A FENCE AND PAVE PARADISE

What, I ask, are they doing to my trails?

I think I shall call the mayor ….

July 9, 2008

LEAD ME DOWN THE DAISY PATH …

My path today. About one hour, in SUNSHINE. Yes, sun! I promise to be good if you come back tomorrow.

July 8, 2008

WILDERNESS GEEK

That would be me — a wilderness geek. Or would that be freak? I mean, I really *do* carry a ruler with me when I go running. Just in case, you know? I might run across a good print, or something. Like these perfect Black Bear paw marks above. Then I might want to size and document them. And of course, for that I need my camera …

My equivalent of a pocket protector would probably be the small ziplock bags that protect the bear banger cartridge I carry with me.  I live in irrational fear that it will get wet and fizzle when I finally aim it at the jowls of a hungry cougar. Either that, or detonate prematurely in my pack. (Can just see the headlines)

I also carry an MP3. And dog spray. Think I need to lighten up some? Seriously, I’d have a much better run if I did. But then … I’d miss capturing prints like those.

It’s all the fault of MANHUNTER, I tell you  — I should never have started the tracking research needed for that book. It set me down an interesting path … and I think I might have missed my calling. Then again …  I can always put my growing body of tracking skills into stalking editors. See? I really *should* have gone to Thrillerfest … I could have put in some practice!!!

July 5, 2008

PUBLIC DISPLAYS OF AFFECTION IN THE PARK

Well, what’s a bear to do? There was no sign up in the park re: this particular activity.

July 1, 2008

RULES OF THE FOREST

Like I wouldn’t yield to the bear.