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I recently moved back to my hometown of Vale, to live with my father who is 79. It's a small, high-desert town in Eastern Oregon, whose residents are sturdy, hard-working people with strong ties to family and deep roots in the land. Quiet and peaceful, it's a place where a man can take the time to know his own mind and bond with his dog.

Wednesday, September 9, 2009

Dog Climbs Trees to Chase Squirrels!



Dakota will do anything to get to a squirrel! His favorite past-time is now climbing trees. This is one of three trees he heads for at lightening speed each and every time he goes out the front door. Two of the three trees are in the neighbors back yard. I'm convinced that when he's tied up that the squirrels get together and tease him to death. By the looks of things it won't be long until he's up chasing them in the tree tops.


Saturday, September 5, 2009

Yep! I'm a truck man now...

In 2004 I purchased one of the first Scion XB's sold in the state of California. I loved that car. It was simply the funnest vehicle I have ever owned. I drove it for three years and then sold it to my sister D'Ann. I used the money to purchase a scooter to get around on and camera equipment to pursue my interests in photography. And look at me now! A dog, some Tony Lama cowboy boots and a big big truck! I have everything except for the camper trailer and the concealed weapon permit! And I'm still a Democrat!

The funnest thing about owning the new truck is driving it through town at 20 mph like the rest of the old men who live here. No one honks at me. Lots of people wave but no one expects you to wave back since most of the old men can't see well enough to know who's waving at them anyway. And this is my new station in life! Yep! I'm a truck man now!