THE BOOK OF BARKLEY: New Howl-iday Friends in Blogville

Monday, December 11, 2017

New Howl-iday Friends in Blogville

And a Cartridge in a Bare Tree!~

Please forgive my Mom's bad Christmas pun and picture. Secret Squirrels are NOT known for their keen senses of humor. But we wanted to share some new friends we have made in Blogville.

With the holiday card exchange, Mom and I met some new friends this year, that weren't in it last year, as it was pretty new. So we didn't get a chance to get to know them better before now, though some of you may know them well. Please drop into their blogs and say hi! - Abby Lab

Cat Chat with Caren and Cody - NEW!

Dakota's Den - NEW!

It's a Pibbles Life - NEW!

Maisie The Newfi and Company - NEW!

Morrie Major - NEW!

Pat Wahler of Critter Corner - NEW!

Tails Around the Ranch - NEW !

The Real Rescue Dogs of Atlanta - NEW!

9 comments:

Dachshund NolaDecember 11, 2017 at 10:34 PM
Haha I like the pun!
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Lassiter Chase and BenjaminDecember 12, 2017 at 4:55 AM
We love the card exchange
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Yamini MacLeanDecember 12, 2017 at 10:11 AM
Hari OM
Yes, I picked up newbies last year and this year. Blogville rocks and rocks and rocks!!! Hugs and wags, YAM-aunty xxx
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MurphyDecember 12, 2017 at 5:32 PM
It's amazing how we think we know everyone and then find out there are so many others we never met!

Your Pals,

Murphy & Stanley
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C.L.W.STEPDecember 12, 2017 at 6:58 PM
Wow! Thanks for the links! We'll be sure to check them out!
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easyweimaranerDecember 13, 2017 at 3:49 AM
the card eggs-change is a wonderful way to make new friends ;)
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Cat and DOG Chat With CarenDecember 13, 2017 at 4:44 PM
you are sooo kind to add us to the list! Thank you! We are so happy to have met YOU TOO!!! We are going to check out the few on there that we don't know! Love from Dakota's Den and Cat Chat With Caren and Cody xoxo
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lexitheschnauzerDecember 15, 2017 at 2:23 PM
This was a great thing to do, Abby the Lab's Mom. The links are very helpful.
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Tails Around the RanchDecember 26, 2017 at 10:02 AM
Hee, hee...that was cleverly funny. Many thanks for the shout out; we are grateful to have made your acquaintance in Blogville (with apologies for the late note of thanks-my mum went into the hospital on the 12th and have spent much of the past 2 weeks spending time with her and no too much online). Hope you had a joyous holiday. Looking forward to more adventures of Abby in 2018. 💞
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Welcome to The Book of Barkley and the Blogville dog blogging community. This blog was created for more memories of Barkley as well as updates on our Lab Rescues that have joined our household since Barkley left us.

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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