Humorous essays and thoughtful stories about being chased by a bear, the New Hampshire Primary and small town life.
Imagine a place where moose outnumber people, where bears chase cyclists down mountains, where the Milky Way shines brightly in the sky, and the nearest traffic light is an hour’s drive away. This collection of stories and essays (and a few poems) celebrates America’s rural way of life.
Here’s a sample of what you’ll find in Sheep Football:
If you think being chased by a bear is scary, imagine a worse experience: being chased by Senator Joe Lieberman during the New Hampshire Primary.
Once every four years in rural New Hampshire, the world turns upside down. Governors, senators, and presidents grovel and beg at the feet of farmers, teachers, and Wal-Mart clerks. Powerful politicians are eager to shower you with praise, lower your taxes, pave your roads, finance your schools, and kiss your babies. Suddenly you can’t turn around without bumping into someone who’s running for president. The only escape is to stay indoors and disconnect your phone. In the humorous essay “Signs of the Times,” experience the New Hampshire Primary—the way it used to be.
Are sheep the stupidest of the mammals? Are border collies the smartest? Morning chores on the farm become a battle of brawn versus brain in “Sheep Football.”
A young park ranger gets paid to tolerate tourists and execute bears. He’d rather just go hiking. In the short story “An Eye for Detail,” he stomps into the wilderness in search of job satisfaction.
Enjoy these tales and two dozen more—some funny, some sad—in a book that transports you from the vanishing family farm to the windswept summit of Mount Washington to the cold beaches of Maine.
Excerpt
Imagine my surprise when I pushed the playback button on my home answering machine and heard a familiar voice: "Hello, this is George W. Bush...."
Beep. That was the only message. Oddly, the President forgot to leave a number where I could call him back.
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