ummm...

SNOW!!!!! There's snow on the mountains...

That's not my stuff in that room...

I just moved to Jackson. Into a house of 2 Exum Mountain Guides. I rented the place for October, November, and December, but the couple left for a 2 month road trip and said I could move in once they were gone - which is today. Although after having moved all my stuff in, I have this feeling that they will show up and actually haven't left and think it's weird that I've already moved in. Like they just ran to the grocery store for something and I moved in while they were gone. So I keep looking out the window - although I have no idea what good that is going to do. It's not like I can pull all my stuff out of the drawers and sneak out the back. I guess I could just hide in the closet and wait until they are asleep and then sneak out. Or behind a curtain. Hopefully it won't come to that.

Sushi, spiders, and bears

I spent the better part of the day trying to reach my little toe. It has a splinter in it that is very intriguing. But I couldn't. It's a sign that I should do yoga. Or at least start stretching...

My apartment and the lack of cell reception is very annoying. It drops calls all the time in middle of conversations or just makes it so the other person can't hear me. So I find myself yelling parts of the conversation over and over again with the person confused. "Sushi." "What?" "SUSHI" "What?" "SUUUUSSHI" "Peas?" and the conversation continues like this until the phone cuts us off. Or the phone will just cut out with no warning. Then I call back and the person will still be talking to me on the other line, apparently tell me to hold on, and then beep over to me on the other line. This really confuses them and it's kinda funny.

A really cute spider has just started building his web, attaching my arm to the table. I don't think that it will be a very effective web seeing as how I'm not going to sit here all day. But to help him out I feel that I should.

and now the complete Bears Don't Care poem. One of my masterpieces...
Bears Don't Care

Bears don't care if they meet a hare,
Bears don't care if their meat is rare.

Bears don't care if there is a fair,
Bears don't care if we are out of air.

Bears don't care if there is a new king,
Bears don't care about anything.

Bears don't care...

This could be the prettiest day ever. It's fall, all the trees are a bright yellow. The sun is shining and the wind is blowing. I love it. I went on a run this morning to see my cows. As I was running down the road a car pulled up next to me and the man informed me that there was a bear down the road. I thanked him and abruptly turned around. So I actually had to vary my running route. But on this route I saved a snake - got him out of the middle of the road, and saw a Great-horned owl sleeping in a tree. He was beautiful. So beautiful I had to turn off Dr. Dre and just enjoy the sleeping owl.

Oh and I got to hold a baby and play with the cutest two year old. - not on the run. That was before the run.

I also left a successful message, which rarely happens. Also not on the run. After the run.

I did laundry today and when I was hanging it on the line, it disturbed me. All my clothes are the same. I hung a navy blue tank top, navy blue short sleeved shirt, navy blue long sleeved shirt, a black long sleeved shirt, a black tank top, gray shirt.... it's sad. I think I need to vary my wardrobe.

Why would you wipe my spittle away?

I can't spit. I've tried - lots. It's gross. I just end up having to stop running and stand on the side of the road with a long string of spit connecting my mouth to the ground. And it just stays there - not moving. So I have to manually disconnect it to get rid of it. This takes the whole satisfaction of spitting out of the equation. Any tips?

I'm moving to Jackson soon.

is that a photograph? oh, no it's a painting...

This photograph appeared in the New York Times today. I couldn't help but to notice the likeness of the portrait behind this man. Incredible.

new favorite music - Beth Orton
the elk are on the move in the park.

Aperture website

Aperture



Yeah, some times I get stopped on the street because people recognize me. Usually they just want my autograph









The Alex Webb talk was boring. I think I was thinking, "bend your knees so you don't pass out" the whole time he was talking.

Have you seen my dicky?

Just thought I would share this incredible find with everyone. http://www.dakotamainstreet.com/dickiepage.html
"No matter how you spell it, dickeys are practical and comfortable in the summer and winter. They keep a cold draft from blowing down your neck, and they keep that itchy sweater away from your face. If you suddenly find yourself too warm, they are easy to remove. Use them to accent your skin tones.

Almost everyone looks good in a black turtleneck."

Dicky Testimonials:
Hi Rick, I ordered from you in 2004 and I have gotten a lot of use from my dickeys. I would like to order a few more in some different colors... Thanks, Carmen

Hi, Rick, Got them yesterday - SUPER - thanks much man - You are a life saver - I wore one today - what a difference -
My neck thanks you too - thanks again - Constantine (in Moldova)

I received the Dickies yesterday. I LOVE them. They are exactly what I want in a dickey. I have a thick neck and the 15 in. is great without feeling like an ace bandage. Plus they are very soft and not scratchy. So I now want to order more. Joni.

Thank you officer....

The cop who stopped me tonight said I must be a pretty good driver because I have no previous record. I almost asked him if that meant the the speeding ticket I got last year was off the record then. But quickly decided that that was not the best idea. So I agreed with him. I have a burnt out headlight. I agree with him on that matter too. Don't worry, Mr. Nice Cop told me where to get a headlight to replace it.

Not going to Chile. And that's the word (as my good friend Steven Colbert would say). Did I tell you I made eye contact with Steven Colbert when I went to a taping of his show, because I did. I also made eye contact with Tim Gunn. And I would have made eye contact with Bill Murray if he didn't have a 15 foot fence around his property. That way I could have thrown a dog over and then have to go chase it around his yard. I think this would have resulted in eye contact with Bill. I also made eye contact with the actor who plays Meg Ryan's brother in the movie Kate and Leopold. Oh and George Hincapi and Lance Armstrong.