THE BOOK OF BARKLEY: We Will See You Next Weekend.

Friday, October 20, 2017

We Will See You Next Weekend.

I'm heading west to spend some time with my Dad who is 97 and in declining health. Abby Lab will be home with my husband who is staying behind as he has a local grandma who is doing very poorly and he needs to be close by in case she passes away and he's also in the middle of installing all of our storm windows for which he installed new glass this year.

I will miss them both, and Blogville, but Dad does not have internet and though there is wifi at a local coffee stand, it won't let me post things on blogger due to their wifi security restrictions so I"m not toting a laptop out there.

Pray for safe travels for me and I hope to talk to you all sometime next weekend on my return. (where I will probably weigh 3 pounds more because of the Tillamook Marionberry Pie Ice Cream)

See you all at the Halloween Paw-rade!

LB

16 comments:

Frankie Furter and ErnieOctober 20, 2017 at 1:46 PM
Please tell your Dad HELLO fur US... Have a wonderful visit. Abby will take Eggselent care of her dad... and they will be Safe on their walks... with her wearing her new vest.
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Yamini MacLeanOctober 20, 2017 at 2:38 PM
Hari OM
Safest of safe travels LB... sending Love with you for your 'old man'; and a bit to leave with Abby and Hubby! YAM xx
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Priscilla KingOctober 20, 2017 at 4:52 PM
*Blogger* is blocked by security restrictions? Alarming.
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C.L.W.STEPOctober 20, 2017 at 5:38 PM
We hope you have a safe trip and that Dad will be doing ok.
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MurphyOctober 20, 2017 at 7:26 PM
Have a good trip and hope your time with your father is good!

Your Pals,

Murphy & Stanley
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LindaOctober 20, 2017 at 7:34 PM
Have a safe trip.
Hug you dad. I know
from your stories he loves you and thats the best.
Hug to your hubby too.
xo Astro
it's raining here in Marysville tonight.
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♥♥ The OP Pack ♥♥October 20, 2017 at 9:07 PM
Very safe travels to you. Enjoy your time with your Dad and eat up all the pie you want. All paws crossed and lots of prayers for your Dad and your husband's Grandma.

Woos - Lightning, Misty, and Timber
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Idaho PugRanchOctober 20, 2017 at 10:23 PM
Hope your travels go well and you enjoy your time with your Dad.
hugs
Hazel & Mabel
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Hailey and Zaphod and their LadyOctober 21, 2017 at 9:28 AM
May your travels be safe and may you have wonderful time with your dad.
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Tails Around the RanchOctober 21, 2017 at 9:32 AM
Sending oodles of poodles thoughts and prayers your way. 🐩 Enjoy the visit with your dad. Safe travels.
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MonkeywranglerOctober 21, 2017 at 10:14 AM
Prayers for safe travel, good times with your Dad, and for your hubby to have a quiet and uneventful time while you are away.
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WyattOctober 21, 2017 at 8:53 PM
Safe travels and we look forward to your return.
Hugs to your family
♥♥
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SarahOctober 24, 2017 at 12:30 PM
Have a good visit with your dad - we'll keep all of you in our thoughts and prayers.
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DaddyBearOctober 25, 2017 at 2:16 PM
Have a safe trip!
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Emmett518October 27, 2017 at 5:49 PM
Tell your dad to get better soon. Glad you're helping him out.
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FIVE STARS

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.

Abby - Mom's Lab Assistant