tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36795530.post8051601068741047140..comments2023-05-10T10:36:38.392-04:00Comments on The Adventures of Tom & Atticus: Pieces of HeavenUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger41125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36795530.post-83128324274196253152012-11-29T19:19:33.006-05:002012-11-29T19:19:33.006-05:00Tom, thanks so much for the inspiration you contin...Tom, thanks so much for the inspiration you continue to provide through your writings. My wife and I (and our own two four-legged best friends) have the opportunity to move from the suburbs to a rural community much like yours, and it is both exciting and scary to be contemplating leaving behind so much of the conveniences of the familiar. But I think it was my discovery of your book around this time last year that helped me to be open to new possibilities and to seek out the fulfillment available from a simpler life. Thank youAndrew C.noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36795530.post-25070679440654129562012-11-29T18:37:45.684-05:002012-11-29T18:37:45.684-05:00I cannot begin to explain how much I love this blo...I cannot begin to explain how much I love this blog.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00104629535504465041noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36795530.post-73911650359196823652012-11-29T13:36:10.898-05:002012-11-29T13:36:10.898-05:00Thank you for your Thanksgiving Tom. I wish ours ...Thank you for your Thanksgiving Tom. I wish ours had been so special. But reading yours reminded me of our Franconia loop hikes in splendid weather. Tasty memory leftovers. I also love that quote; I'll have to save that too.<br /><br />JohnAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36795530.post-77388022128844313382012-11-29T12:32:38.247-05:002012-11-29T12:32:38.247-05:00And now it's my turn to thank you! So thank y...And now it's my turn to thank you! So thank you Tom for taking me along on your hikes and giving me a sense of peace and adventure!Mary F.noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36795530.post-58186058896626564242012-11-29T11:49:57.655-05:002012-11-29T11:49:57.655-05:00I've been fortunate to be able to hike and ski...I've been fortunate to be able to hike and ski the mountains of NH for many decades.<br />Your blog today reminded me of a poem I wrote in 1996 titled, 'Last Run Down'. At the end of this poem I wrote about my difficulty in breaking away from my mountain spirit.<br /> Last run down,<br /> Time will only stop<br /> in my mind<br /> in my memory.<br /> Who knows<br /> if I will ever<br /> return to this<br /> mountain?<br />Thank you, Tom <br />for sharing all of your mountain memories.<br /><br />franeliAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36795530.post-79508899561675549062012-11-29T11:15:00.569-05:002012-11-29T11:15:00.569-05:00Thank you Tom, for always painting such a vivid pi...Thank you Tom, for always painting such a vivid picture of the mountains in your writing. It is especially treasured by those of us who would love to see the same sights but may never get the chance. So many times if feels as though I too am following Atticus, even if not physically more emotionally & spiritually. Learning from his journeys and remembering the simplest things in life are what is to be treasured, and to always follow what you love. I always look forward to reading everything that comes in the future!Katie Sandbergnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36795530.post-35210107683199762232012-11-29T10:19:30.579-05:002012-11-29T10:19:30.579-05:00Thank you for sharing this story. My dogs (Lhasa ...Thank you for sharing this story. My dogs (Lhasa Apso, Shih Tzu and Yorkie) are now 8,9 and 10. Your book motivaed me to walk them at least 1 mile on a daily basis and take them to the dog park every opportunity I can. They eat a lot of vegetables and are very healthy for their ages and I too cherish every minute with them no matter what we do. You are the proof that there is hope for all of us :) Thank you again for sharing your stories on a daily basis.LThttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15577231173889543257noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36795530.post-4824181005079549452012-11-29T08:44:19.323-05:002012-11-29T08:44:19.323-05:00Thank you. Thank you.
These two words took on new...Thank you. Thank you.<br />These two words took on new meaning this year as last Thanksgiving I was facing a major health challenge.<br />It was also at this time, a friend gave me a copy of "following atticus" which took my mind to a world that did not include my illness.<br />Now, a year later, the illness has taken its place in my life and is NOT at the forefront. I am able to cherish the quiet moments of my life, my family, my dogs and the adventures of Tom and Atticus. I had none of these last Thanksgiving. Desperation, chaos and loud clangy noises filled my head.<br />The words "thank you" just don't seem adequate but the aura of those words enfold around me and hug me. This may be the same feeling you three have on the mountains. Overwhelming gratituded for the silence and peace in your minds.<br />Thank you.AnnOhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12988140848533369740noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36795530.post-53251257914468438262012-11-29T06:42:33.465-05:002012-11-29T06:42:33.465-05:00It's Thursday morning early and i'm drinki...It's Thursday morning early and i'm drinking coffee as i read this just before I begin my work day. As i read/write I hear "woof woof" my 9 and 10 year old newfs saying "We're here" "Pay attention". I think "what now?". We are not on a mountain but we are together, taking in each day as it comes. Both are healthy as is Atticus ao I say "ok one more pat, one more door opening one more time with the ball." And, as I write this Lexi is bumping my arm. Oh how thankful I am for those loving bumps.Janet Trombleynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36795530.post-35522115061610949932012-11-29T00:08:10.287-05:002012-11-29T00:08:10.287-05:00There is nothing as spiritually fulfilling as sitt...There is nothing as spiritually fulfilling as sitting among nature with your dog. The silence, the serenity-side by side-just gazing at the beauty of the earth.<br />My dog, Pepper was abandoned, she wandered into my yard seven years ago. I am a widow-we make the perfect pair. Life is good and I love my Pepper-girl!Richiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00675145622793443316noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36795530.post-31158235325676077042012-11-28T23:33:00.634-05:002012-11-28T23:33:00.634-05:00Thank you so much for the hike. I feel,after every...Thank you so much for the hike. I feel,after every blog that I have been travelling along with you. Your words are poetry in themselves and I treasure them. I love how much your love for every one in your family has spread to so many people through this medium. Never before have so many of us felt such a connection to a "stranger" and not felt strange about it. Bless you all in your lovely little family! Collleennoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36795530.post-22252536436381866872012-11-28T21:47:21.583-05:002012-11-28T21:47:21.583-05:00Tom,
I found a kindred spirit in you while liste...Tom, <br /><br />I found a kindred spirit in you while listening to the audio version of "Following Atticus". I love your writing style and all of your movie and literature quotes, notably from two of my icons: John Muir and Harper Lee. I am in the early years of my own adventure with a dog. His name is Boo Radley! Thank you for sharing your life through your book, blog and Facebook posts. We don't have mountains in Minnesota, but if you ever venture this way Boo and I would love to go hiking with you and Atti! <br /><br />Molly (and Boo too!)<br /><br />One of my favorite John quotes:<br />“I only went out for a walk and finally concluded to stay out till sundown, for going out, I found, was really going in.” <br />― John MuirMollyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17923270964027799415noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36795530.post-91092590607211741962012-11-28T21:40:57.744-05:002012-11-28T21:40:57.744-05:00The road (path) to happiness isn't just gettin...The road (path) to happiness isn't just getting to the mountain peak, it's the journey.The twists & turns in the path, never knowing what lies around the corner. The happy times, silly times,the surprises on the way. The companionship & love. Alot of memories are made on the way to where we are now. That's just plain happiness. Your writing sounds like you are always surrounded in happiness. I tell myself I want to be happy like you. I don't always remember, but have to stop and look around. I am on my path of happiness. I just have to look around me and stop dwelling on the negative. A big thank you to you for making me stop to look. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36795530.post-46289685698735870502012-11-28T20:13:05.701-05:002012-11-28T20:13:05.701-05:00Gracias, takk, asante, merci, danke, obrigado... t...Gracias, takk, asante, merci, danke, obrigado... thank you.Harriethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13661160219777722044noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36795530.post-55621859518420362032012-11-28T20:03:55.715-05:002012-11-28T20:03:55.715-05:00The simplicity and beauty in which your writing sh...The simplicity and beauty in which your writing shares the adventures and relationships between you and Atticus and nature is compelling and breathtaking. For a brief moment in time I feel like I am there with you sharing the magic. Thank you.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36795530.post-68719429630884763032012-11-28T19:53:22.258-05:002012-11-28T19:53:22.258-05:00It was my first vegan Thanksgiving also! I'm t...It was my first vegan Thanksgiving also! I'm thankful for Following Atticus!<br /><br />Live like you were dying!<br /><br /><br /> Hilary Lnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36795530.post-30236299071538853562012-11-28T19:42:08.235-05:002012-11-28T19:42:08.235-05:00I'm so glad to read about your pieces of heave...I'm so glad to read about your pieces of heaven kind of day. Thanksgiving was a beautiful day in our corner of NH also. Your posts generally make me smile, and reflect, thank you and your group - the positive energy is appreciated.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36795530.post-31225272214042518072012-11-28T18:54:05.409-05:002012-11-28T18:54:05.409-05:00Tom, Special Friend, Atti and Will,
Your prose is ...Tom, Special Friend, Atti and Will,<br />Your prose is so captivating. I drink in every word as smooth nectar from the mountain Gods. Every phrase, quote, thought, inspiring, life changing, and fulfilling, like a special meal, ending with a comfortable satisfied nighttme sigh, thankful to be surrounded by everyone you truely love uncondtionally. Thank you! Ryan Family!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36795530.post-80524846828498692162012-11-28T17:24:10.918-05:002012-11-28T17:24:10.918-05:00Tom, Atticus and Will - I, like so many others I a...Tom, Atticus and Will - I, like so many others I am sure, was so glad to see you blogging about your journeys. I felt a sorrow when I came to the end of "Following Atticus" because I still wanted to follow along your adventures...so thank you for continuing to share your on going life stories.<br /><br />Thinking on Thsnksgiving had me remembering all of those companions, both people and pets, who have come into my life and for whom I am thankful. Each has brought different dimensions of growth I would not have had without their gracing my life...some are or were for a lifetime, some for a season, but all were for a reason. They each in their own way broaden me and made me better for having known them. I think William Butler Yeats has said it best for me...<br /><br />"Think where man's glory most begins and ends, and say my glory was I had such friends."<br /><br />William Butler Yeats<br />Nancyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05840246283061435542noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36795530.post-62930873605129948832012-11-28T16:06:53.978-05:002012-11-28T16:06:53.978-05:00Thanks so much, Tom, for sharing your precious lit...Thanks so much, Tom, for sharing your precious little guys with us. Since reading your book and following you on Facebook and here on your blog, I have fallen in love with both of them. It is the highlight of my day to stop by for a "visit" and see new pictures or videos of Atticus and Will. There truly is something special about both Atticus and Will, and your thoughtful words always inspire me.Kristina Addingtonnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36795530.post-17811356259513536062012-11-28T15:45:34.628-05:002012-11-28T15:45:34.628-05:00I couldn't but think of this quote about heave...I couldn't but think of this quote about heaven after reading your Thanksgiving Day adventure.<br /><br />"The way to Heaven is ascending; we must be content to travel uphill, though it be hard and tiresome, and contrary to the natural bias of our flesh". - Jonathan EdwardsMacintoshhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10867052874296365638noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36795530.post-11550109039460156862012-11-28T15:41:56.413-05:002012-11-28T15:41:56.413-05:00Never give up and always believe in yourself and s...Never give up and always believe in yourself and support that you have around you, this goes for Will too and shows what a difference belief, care and support can have.Judith Bullnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36795530.post-36195259045358207212012-11-28T15:30:29.697-05:002012-11-28T15:30:29.697-05:00The best of 2 worlds - dogs and NH !!
From a form...The best of 2 worlds - dogs and NH !!<br /><br />From a former New Englander who lives in Charleston, SC now.sarahnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36795530.post-30804205051556798622012-11-28T15:19:12.051-05:002012-11-28T15:19:12.051-05:00Thank you, Tom, for sharing your life and love for...Thank you, Tom, for sharing your life and love for your fellow life travelers with me. My life is immeasurably richer for being given the opportunity to know you and your beloved White Mountains, your dear friend Will, and your soul-dog, Atticus, through your blog and your book. My hope is that one day I will be lucky enough to hike those trails myself. Peace to you and yours.<br /><br />Laura Laurahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10254176629109787299noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36795530.post-72616191106767337732012-11-28T15:18:26.500-05:002012-11-28T15:18:26.500-05:00Your beautiful words offer sweet puppy comfort whi...Your beautiful words offer sweet puppy comfort while bringing me back to the same ridge climbed 28 years ago on a warm October day which has also remained my "peace" of heaven in whatever life brings...Tom, Atti, Will and Tom's Lovely Lady - I keep you all in my heart as you inspire me and countless others to continue on our own trails, across the sometimes narrow ridges of life forever moving on with Joy, Love and Gratitude!Annie Criscitiellonoreply@blogger.com