The following is a work of fiction.

Not Nick Nolte's Diary, Malibu, California
August 29, 2004

Copper

Today I plan on heading over to The Ski Haus to browse for some new equipment. It seems like it has been ages since I hit the slopes, and I am pretty sure the last time I did the only thing I brought back were my poles and a wrenched knee. Anyway, I hope my friend Blake still works there. He set me up with a great Rossingol package last time. He also makes a mean Bloody Mary if you ever get a chance to know him well enough. The secret is not better vodka, but pickle juice. Who would have thought? In case you are wondering why I am thinking of the slopes; I have been feeling good lately. Monolo's got me on some new Zinc program and I am in week two of my Bowflex program. I hope we continue to prosper. Salaam Alekiem.