‘The author would like to thank his many generous hosts, if not in person then now, in the pages of a book they will likely never read. It is easier, this way, if not more meaningful.
This author recognizes the works of others that have helped along the way: ‘The Field Guide to Talking Stones,’ ‘Oh, A Ghost,’ ‘The Electric Journal of Rip Stevens,’ ‘Runes, Helpful and Otherwise,’ ‘Birds to Watch and Birds to Watch Out For,’ and ‘The Visual Guide to Eating Things Off the Ground.’ There are countless others.
The author commends the determination of his family, who continue to search after all these long years. I’m sorry, mom- I could not find the way home if I tried.
The author begrudgingly acknowledges the work of the Park Rangers, who are certainly a lesser evil. He would remind them that the Wayside is no more a place to be tamed than it is to be burned, but appreciates the rescue and medical care provided after his little tumble into the ‘Miniature Grand Canyon’ and the subsequent safety railing installed in his honor.
He would not want others to get hurt along the same path.’
-excerpt, Autumn by the Wayside
