About this Trip

I started listening to the audio version Craig Johnson's Sheriff Walt Longmire novels and discovered a fascinating character. I think he might be the perfect man. He's been the sheriff of Absaroka County, Wyoming for over two decades. He's a widower (four years now). He was an English major in college--I'm an English professor--we would have much to talk about. I want to meet him (Sheriff Longmire--Walt--but I'd like to meet Craig Johnson as well). I have one slight problem. I don't know what he looks like. I do have this description, however, as Walter looks in his side-view mirror:

It was a handsome right eye, roguish yet debonaire. The right ear was also evident, a handsome ear as ears go, well formed with a disattached lobe. A sideburn had a little gray, just enough for seasoning, and it blended well with the silver-belly hat.

I loaded up my truck (I think he would like that I have a truck) and recently took off for the magic of Wyoming. I'll be listening to his books during my travels. I have to be back for the beginning of the fall semester, unless . . .


Thursday, July 29, 2010

Phone Solicitation

I was right in the middle of an extremely tense event in the novel when I received a phone call.  I looked at the phone number and recognized the area code so I answered.  Someone asked me to contribute to a charitable fund.  My response:
"No.  I'm busy and will be for the rest of my life.  Leave me alone."
Additionally, he called me "Mrs."  Now would I be searching for Walt if I were married?  Clearly, he hasn't read my blog.
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