John Woestendiek, a Pulitzer Prize-winning former journalist at the Baltimore Sun who now blogs on all-things-dog at Ohmidog!, has been on an extended trip across the United States with his dog Ace, inspired by (and retracing part of) John Steinbeck's journey in "Travels with Charley." John had first met us back in Ovando when he was a visiting professor at the University of Montana's School of Journalism several years ago. He and Ace came by last fall not long after we moved to New Hampshire. John is writing about his adventures with Ace on his site Travels With Ace.
Well, John has produced a calendar for 2012 featuring some of the highlights of the journey, and one month focuses on his visit to us here in New Hampshire. He has graciously dedicated 50% of the profits from the calendar sales to benefit the animals here. (Thank you, John!)
You can see more about the calendar here -- and on that page you'll see a photo of me with blind Patti that almost made me cry. When John sent me the link, I clicked on it, the page opened ... and there was the photo.
We're grateful to John for making such a generous offer to the farm!
May I make a suggestion? Anyone who has a Facebook page post the link to the calendar. I did so all of my friends can see it too.
Posted by: Lynne Parker | December 01, 2011 at 11:59 AM
I'm getting the calendar.
And that photo of you and Patti... I cried for you.
Posted by: Lynne Parker | December 01, 2011 at 11:57 AM
Just purchased a copy! Oh, the picture of you at Patti was beyond perfect although it hurt my heart.
Posted by: Shirley * James/Portland, OR | November 29, 2011 at 10:08 PM
Way to go John! Very thoughtful and of course you will have profits. I loved reading what you and Ace were up to. Hugs to Ace from we in Florida.
Posted by: Anne in FL | November 28, 2011 at 06:53 PM
I just ordered my copy, and you are right..when I saw that picture of you with Patti, I just about cried myself!! It was meant to be in the calendar!
Posted by: Laura, Levi and Timmy | November 28, 2011 at 10:01 AM
Well, if it didn't make you cry, I had to wipe away some tears there... what a sweet picture! And what a great blog, I'll read more from it (I especially like 'roadside encounters')!
Posted by: Jessia, NL | November 28, 2011 at 06:16 AM