Writer Pam Houston's three Irish Wolfhounds and her 1964 Ford pickup at her ranch in Creede, Co. on Friday Sept. 14, 2007. She's written four books, including "Cowboys are my Weekness," and teaches creative writing. Liam is in the back of the truck and Fenton, left, and Mary Ellen, are on the ground. (ELLEN JASKOL/ROCKY MOUNTAIN NEWS)