Comments on: Desert Solitaire

By: Steve Williams

Steve Williams — Tue, 23 Feb 2016 01:48:12 +0000

In reply to Paul Ruby. It's always an adventure getting together with you Paul!

By: Steve Williams

Steve Williams — Tue, 23 Feb 2016 01:47:43 +0000

In reply to David Eakin. I need to read Shop Class as Soulcraft. A lot of people have pointed me in that direction but I've resisted so far.

By: Steve Williams

Steve Williams — Tue, 23 Feb 2016 01:47:01 +0000

In reply to Kitty. I've visited Utah twice. I thought it was beautiful, at least where I was near Moab. But desolate too.

By: Steve Williams

Steve Williams — Tue, 23 Feb 2016 01:46:02 +0000

In reply to Frank Armstrong. I'll have to take a look at that one. I actually bought a copy when it came out but never read it. Gone now but I can get another.

By: Steve Williams

Steve Williams — Tue, 23 Feb 2016 01:45:20 +0000

In reply to Kathy.

I may seem mellow but I have my moments. Kim might argue that I’m not mellow. Writing does have a calming effect.

Abbey’s essays are fun, sometimes sad, but always insightful. And best in small doses.

By: Paul Ruby

Paul Ruby — Mon, 22 Feb 2016 01:04:57 +0000

Hey Gordon. Are you reading this? What would happen if when the weather turns warmer Steve and I ride scooters to your new crib? Did you see my new three wheel Cushman?

Steve: Thank you for heartfelt and sensitive words. I’ve for the last 20 years referred to you either as my best friend or one of my best friends. My gut feeling is you will be there for me if I need you. I can’t say that about a lot of people.

By: David Eakin

David Eakin — Sun, 21 Feb 2016 20:19:36 +0000

I echo Frank’s comments about “Blue Highways”. Have been trying to read his “Roads to Quoz” but just can’t get into it. Also – “Zen and the Art of Motorcycle Maintenance” and “Shop Class as Soulcraft” would fit.

By: Kitty

Kitty — Sun, 21 Feb 2016 19:56:31 +0000

I lived for 10 years in central Utah, before I moved to central Pennsylvania. I spent a lot of time there exploring that state; and I found it all beautiful.

By: Frank Armstrong

Frank Armstrong — Sun, 21 Feb 2016 15:44:31 +0000

The book that did it for me was William Least Heat Moon’s “BLUE HIGHWAYS” — been on the road ever since.

By: Kathy

Kathy — Sun, 21 Feb 2016 13:46:41 +0000

Hmmm. “Old mellows” seems to fit the tone of your recent posts. I’ve been reading your blog off and on for several years, not as regularly as I should have, and did notice a sense of melancholy in your writings of late. I’ll have to remember old mellows.

This sounds like a book I might enjoy. One, I always said I should have become a Park Ranger. Two, I could absolutely wander through the deserts of Utah for months on end just looking at and taking pictures of the gorgeous landscape. Three, I enjoy essays, but in small doses. Thanks for the info.