THE BOOK OF BARKLEY: Cadbury Chocolate Weekend Update

Saturday, May 13, 2017

Cadbury Chocolate Weekend Update

All is well in the universe. My Dad is home with an overnight nurse (he normally has a nurse wake- up to bedtime). He is down 15 pounds from his 3-day hospital stay (he's 5 7 "and 175 pounds so that's a lot) but he was in really good spirits and we are so thankful that the initial pneumonia diagnoses was upgraded to bronchitis. My husband flew home early from his business trip to the UK in case we needed to go out there, but since I just had dental surgery, we're staying put here in the Mission Bungalow. (The dentist didn't want me flying unless it was dire).

I'm so happy Dad is doing better and do realize that is much in part to the prayers you all sent.

Also, I'm happy that my husband made some stops on his way to the airport in Manchester and got me my favorite goodies (for those of you not following the Cadbury saga, Hershey acquired the Cadbury name and filed a lawsuit to keep real English Cadbury chocolate from being imported so all we get is their awful version of it.) So having REAL Cadbury's was a real treat in addition to my Boots goodie bag.!

8 comments:

RubyMay 13, 2017 at 11:10 PM
I am soooooooooo happy your Pops is doin' better! Sendin' lots and lots of prayers that he stays comfortable and happy. And so glads your hubby brought you the good stuffs! OMD, Ma says she remembers the 'Real' Cadbury from when she was a wee lass (her cousins would send it in a goodie exchange from Ireland!), and it was superb!!! I don't knows the body washes though, butts if they're Boots, they are probably excellent!
Lots of {{{{hugs}}}} and margaritas ☺
Kisses,
Ruby ♥
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Yamini MacLeanMay 14, 2017 at 12:00 AM
Hari OM
The makings of a truly relaxed weekend! YAM xx
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♥♥ The OP Pack ♥♥May 14, 2017 at 9:36 AM
That is such good news about your Dad. We hope he can regain those pounds with some good home food. And for sure, the REAL Cadbury chocolate is wonderful!!!

Woos - Lightning and Misty
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Robin + ChristmasMay 14, 2017 at 2:10 PM
Yay for good news!
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Hailey and Zaphod and their LadyMay 14, 2017 at 3:38 PM
So glad your dad is doing better. He sounds like a tough guy. Enjoy the chocolate!
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MurphyMay 14, 2017 at 3:55 PM
We're glad your father is doing better. At his age any sickness is a big worry! Happy MOther's Day!

Your Pals,

Murphy & Stanley
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C.L.W.STEPMay 14, 2017 at 7:34 PM
We're very glad your Dad is doing better. 15 pounds is a lot of weight to lose in such a short time. Probably fluid?

Enjoy your chocolates.
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easyweimaranerMay 15, 2017 at 2:00 AM
cadbury? that's the word what makes the mama drool... she is like that dog of mr. pavlov on the cadbury front LOL
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No one who has ever had a dog as a companion will be able to read The Book of Barkley: Love and Life through the Eyes of a Labrador Retriever by L. B. Johnson with dry eyes.

Johnson tells the story of her life, from childhood to adulthood, from the perspective of her relationship with Barkley, a Lab that she got when he was just a stubborn ball of fur who ‘selected’ her when she viewed the litter of which he was a part. Her descriptions of adjusting to Barkley’s presence in her life, and how this helped her come to terms with and understand her past and learn to take life a day at a time on her own terms will resonate profoundly with anyone who has fallen in love with a dog and had to learn to live with its loss.

This is a story of unconditional love and acceptance, the kind that asks nothing but love in return. As Johnson and Barkley forge bonds of trust and understanding, she also strengthens her human relationships.

This is much more than a mere memoir – it is a story of life and how to live it, and how we humans can learn to live our lives better if we’d only learn to live it like a dog does. The author uses language well, with descriptions of animals, people, and places so vivid you feel that you can feel the textures, smell the odors (pleasant and otherwise) and hear the whining of a puppy needing to go out to do its business. Life can be sad or happy, and the author takes us through it all – a trip that you won’t regret taking. A five-star book that definitely merits the Awesome Indies Seal of Excellence

About Barkley and His Mom

My Mom started this blog due to requests from friends who wanted a place to go for stories of her furry friend Barkley that weren't in the book and stories of my rescue and new life in my furever home. She donates all of the proceeds from her writing to animal rescue and groups that train search and rescue and service dogs but that's OK, as she still gives me lots of dog treats and toys.

The Book of Barkley is Mom's first memoir. She used to be a jet pilot for somebody's Uncle but now has a Ph.D. in something involving science and forensics which is like TV but without expensive suits or cleavage. Additional mayhem is provided by my Dad and our 100-year-old "fixer upper" Mission Bungalow.

Her second memoir "Saving Grace - A Story of Adoption" was published in April of 2015". Her Third Book - "Small Town Roads", her first Fiction Novel was published October of 2016 and was an NPR selected "2017 must read" and 2017 Readers Favorite International Book Award GOLD for "Fiction - Religious Theme". Her 4th book, "Calexit, The Anthology", a Novella with other authors, was published in October of 2017 and was on the Amazon Best Seller's list two days later. Her fifth book "True Course - Lessons from Life Aloft" was a #1 best seller at Amazon 24 hours after publishing so I think she has been bribing you all with treats.

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