tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36795530.post7033436128032768127..comments2023-05-10T10:36:38.392-04:00Comments on The Adventures of Tom & Atticus: From Our Time on the Trails this MorningUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger21125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36795530.post-33951497006888855002017-12-06T10:42:50.040-05:002017-12-06T10:42:50.040-05:00We just finished reading Will's Red Coat and l... We just finished reading Will's Red Coat and loved it so much we got Following Atticus from our library. I am sorry to read that Aticus is now gone, too. We have an elderly dog so we know each day with her is a gift even as each of your days with Atticus and Will (once the biting stopped) were.David Oldfathernoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36795530.post-87775995965820379892017-11-02T17:58:28.843-04:002017-11-02T17:58:28.843-04:00I just ordered 3 copies of Will's Red Coat. I ...I just ordered 3 copies of Will's Red Coat. I haven't been here in a while, but something prompted me to check in on Atticus after my daughter lost her beloved rescue Doberman this week. I was heartbroken to read Atticus had passed away. I scrolled back to your moving eulogy in May. I'm a grown man but began sobbing like a baby at your words. My wife said, "What's wrong?" I could barely utter, "Atticus died."<br /><br />Our own best 4-legged friend Bailey, past away a year ago. His ashes are by the fireplace where he liked to lay. He died a week after I had total knee replacement surgery and as sick as he was, never left my side. Before the surgery, he used to lick my knee. He knew, and it was his was his way of trying to fix it. I have to stop.Richnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36795530.post-54405282247713315432017-11-01T20:01:50.836-04:002017-11-01T20:01:50.836-04:00I just finished reading following atticus and I li...I just finished reading following atticus and I literally cried the last few chapters. I am now going on Amazon to purchase the Wills Red Coat. I often feel that others cannot begin to understand the love between a dog and a human but you have captured it beautifully. I can't wait to read your entire blog because I've just found this and to follow you on Facebook. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36795530.post-29780576971297315112017-10-16T11:16:32.987-04:002017-10-16T11:16:32.987-04:00Hi Tom:
I just read your latest blog two months a...Hi Tom:<br /><br />I just read your latest blog two months after the fact. As always, you make me feel better. I love your spirit; you're so connected to the earth in places I only dream about. Not too many mountains in Florida, but my plan is to hike some of the White Mountains next summer or early fall. My White Mountain guide book should arrive soon and then I'll find out what I've signed up for. Then next year I will hike some of the same trails that you and Atticus did so many years ago. I will be following Atticus, and I hope that I can learn to be as Buddha-like as you and your beautiful dogs.<br /><br />Take care.Rohananoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36795530.post-84498430343649728882017-10-01T13:04:52.009-04:002017-10-01T13:04:52.009-04:00Dear Tom,
I returned to the White Mountains this s...Dear Tom,<br />I returned to the White Mountains this summer, after a long hiatus, to join my cousin in her latest adventure to help fundraise for Adaptive Sports Partners of the North Country. Unfortunately we never made it up Agiocochook due to the frightening Sunday forecast (including 65 mph wind!), but just being in the mountains again was glorious.<br /><br />A day later, I returned to Toronto with a heavy heart. I now live too far away to get back to these beloved mountains as often as I would like (i.e. every weekend), but then I remembered something another cousin said as we were reuniting over a cold one at the Red Parka Pub. "Read Following Atticus". That was all.<br /><br />I immediately found a copy and as I read, I was transported back to those beautiful musty balsam woods you now call home. What a wonderful tale. I am now 1/3 into Will's Red Coat, and I am compelled to write to you, Tom, and express how deeply moved I am by your writing. It has become softer and more lyrical - your words are literally leaping off the page and into my heart.<br /><br />I hope you are enjoying your Sunday. It's a beautiful sunny day up here in Ontario.<br /><br />Sincerely, GillianNewkiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16272603173437271263noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36795530.post-15749885967714392752017-09-03T15:59:47.849-04:002017-09-03T15:59:47.849-04:00Just finished reading "following atticus.&quo...Just finished reading "following atticus." I cant count how many people Ive talked to on White Mountain summits who have asked if I had read it. I hike with my 18-pound poodle-cairn terrier mix. Willie Nelson Shakespeare is 9 and has hiked for almost as many years. People will say things like, "I can't believe that little dog hiked this mountain." I usually reply, "no one ever told him he was a little dog!" Now I know why so many people recommended your book! Maybe we'll meet on a trail some day. . .!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36795530.post-5147869161810675992017-08-24T16:11:06.640-04:002017-08-24T16:11:06.640-04:00I just finished the book about your dear Will. It...I just finished the book about your dear Will. It was such a lovely and endearing book and I loved to read about your life with Will and Atticus. Thank you so much for sharing their story. I have always had rescue dogs, some older and with health issues, but I have always felt I got more from them than I ever gave. I am always amazed how they respond to love and care. I hope you are feeling better and that the mountain air continues to rejuvenate you.Melissa B. Martinnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36795530.post-39757569655662764352017-08-14T18:21:12.182-04:002017-08-14T18:21:12.182-04:00my book of the month club is reading "Followi...my book of the month club is reading "Following Atticus". We will discuss it next Monday. I just loved reading it and didn't want it to end.<br />I intend to purchase the Red Coat book after our discussion. My family vacationed in the White Mountains in 1969. Your writings brought back memories. Thank you. Connie RichardsAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36795530.post-84690635410448166042017-08-13T00:01:35.564-04:002017-08-13T00:01:35.564-04:00As always, Tom - Beautiful ! I look forward to yo...As always, Tom - Beautiful ! I look forward to your blogs and feel so good when there's a new one to feed my soul. Carry on with your re-hab though it seems slow. Many of us are there with you.<br />Bea Johnson<br />California Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36795530.post-86301883195518187772017-08-12T20:21:20.128-04:002017-08-12T20:21:20.128-04:00Dear Tom,
Thank you for sharing your thoughts. You...Dear Tom,<br />Thank you for sharing your thoughts. You've inspired me to go to the Laguna Mountains tomorrow for a walk. I'm way overdue.<br /><br />It's good to hear that you are feeling better and able to walk many miles each day! <br /><br />The part about Samwise & you being present with the doe and her fawn--love, trust.<br /><br />Your Aunt Marijane--she sounds like a gem. There aren't enough listeners in this world--at least not in my world. I'll have to put it out to the universe that a listener is needed. I love listening to people. The quieter I am the more they share about themselves.<br /><br />Take care.<br />MollieMolliehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07072692058178050814noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36795530.post-21736438143538045382017-08-12T18:26:53.742-04:002017-08-12T18:26:53.742-04:00Truly, walked in beauty ��Truly, walked in beauty ��Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05250087266715948116noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36795530.post-32499350151940850082017-08-12T16:44:58.067-04:002017-08-12T16:44:58.067-04:00Enjoy every word always. Enjoy every word always. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11088989789071581651noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36795530.post-14872554375255845702017-08-10T19:58:21.514-04:002017-08-10T19:58:21.514-04:00It's just so
lovely to soak in your writings....It's just so <br />lovely to soak in your writings.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14929446484716739633noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36795530.post-87534716034585050282017-08-10T19:06:02.861-04:002017-08-10T19:06:02.861-04:00Your words convey your sense of peace in the woods...Your words convey your sense of peace in the woods beautifully. pegestonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04530002210457331532noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36795530.post-10577226250720945212017-08-10T18:49:07.846-04:002017-08-10T18:49:07.846-04:00Hi Tom,
Before my dear husband, Daniel, passed aw...Hi Tom,<br /><br />Before my dear husband, Daniel, passed away at the age of 37, he thanked me for being.<br /><br />My friend I thank you for being.<br /><br />Samwise has grown into a handsome & loving buddy. I'm so happy that the both of you have one another.<br /><br />As your strength continues to return - your walks will become easier and I pray that comes soon.<br /><br />Peace.<br /><br />BettyBetty Fagennoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36795530.post-59264995561718965202017-08-10T18:14:05.795-04:002017-08-10T18:14:05.795-04:00As your words stir, in my mind, I feel the tears d...As your words stir, in my mind, I feel the tears dam up in my eyes. Your connection to perfect peace is spiritual. Your visions of nature and ability to share is far beyond human understanding. You truly are a Spiritual being in a physical world. You invite your friends at your side to join you in that peaceful spiritual presence. Your healing in your body comes from a miracle sent from a higher power of love. <br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />Donna Hnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36795530.post-38477313590338407292017-08-10T17:37:28.874-04:002017-08-10T17:37:28.874-04:00Such sweet peace I feel reading this! You are for...Such sweet peace I feel reading this! You are fortunate to have such a blessed aunt to share your life with. As always, thank you for allowing us to accompany you and Samwise. DebPnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36795530.post-75692593679336450232017-08-10T17:25:14.736-04:002017-08-10T17:25:14.736-04:00Samwise is truly extraordinary. Or perhaps just a ...Samwise is truly extraordinary. Or perhaps just a reflection of his owner. It takes a lot of self-discipline to override your evolutionary heritage. To sit and watch but suppress that need to chase is quite special. How magical that the two of your found each other as you are truly matched. mlaiuppahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13792165896828163411noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36795530.post-20476854213803588702017-08-10T16:47:28.098-04:002017-08-10T16:47:28.098-04:00I hear you. Thank you.I hear you. Thank you.carolyn bonierhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04680694047870285905noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36795530.post-67965386328385666052017-08-10T16:45:55.154-04:002017-08-10T16:45:55.154-04:00Another wonderful, inspirational Blog. You contin...Another wonderful, inspirational Blog. You continue to help me daily. For that, I am very grateful. Thank you Tom.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01040111681338038903noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36795530.post-43417149438066804122017-08-10T16:38:04.375-04:002017-08-10T16:38:04.375-04:00Oh what gorgeous writing Tom! Thank you for this b...Oh what gorgeous writing Tom! Thank you for this beautiful missive today!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12820095959159823288noreply@blogger.com