Following Atticus: Forty-Eight High Peaks, One Little Dog, and an Extraordinary Friendship by Tom Ryan is published by William Morrow. It tells the story of my adventures with Atticus M. Finch, a little dog of some distinction. You can also find our column in the NorthCountry News.

Thursday, July 01, 2010

Going Viral

We've been quiet as of late. It has to do with a virus that kept me in bed for eight days and continues to nag at me. However, yesterday we did finally get back on the trails. It was a delightful day to explore Mount Crescent. The air was cool, felt like autumn and even was downright chilly on the ridge. I was happy to be back out there but my body struggled throughout the climb and it's clear I'm still not myself. But as you can tell by the photos, someone was thrilled to be out on a mountain again.

5 comments:

Jemk said...

I love reading about your adventures with Atticus. I also have a Mini Schnauzer & we love walking in our woods. Keep up the good work!

Thomas F. Ryan said...

Jemk, thank you for your kind words and for reading along. How old is your mini schnauzer?

Anonymous said...

Sadie is 5 yrs. old. She is my buddy & best friend. She's my second Mini Schnauzer, my first one died of cancer at the ripe old age of 14. There's nothing like solitude while walking in the woods with her! I can't wait until your book comes out!

Jemk said...

Sorry, the last comment was from me, (Jemk). I didn't complete the identity.

Thomas F. Ryan said...

Thanks, Jemk.

I've learned that in publishing nothing comes quickly. I turned the manuscript in on June 1st and that means the book usuaully comes out a year after that date what with all the editing and then marketing. But it looks like ours might be delayed until October of 2011. That won't be such a bad thing as it will be out in a timely fashion for the holidays.