THE BOOK OF BARKLEY: Run Free Stella Rose Long

Saturday, May 19, 2018

Run Free Stella Rose Long

Stella Rose Long from:

The Three Little Pugs

went with quiet dignity to the Rainbow Bridge today. Please go offer some comfort and hugs to her Mom Deb. She will be missed both here on her Facebook page.
-- The Johnsons

9 comments:

Yamini MacLeanMay 19, 2018 at 8:24 PM
Hari OM
Have indeed missed them - thanks for the advice... YAM xx
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♥♥ The OP Pack ♥♥May 19, 2018 at 9:09 PM
We have tears again. We have missed Stella Rose and her family from blogging for so long. We are heartsick to hear that she had to say farewell. Soft woos and gentle hugs to dear Deb from all of us.

Hugs and Woos - Lightning, Misty, and Timber and Mom
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The Ladies of Beaglebratz ManorMay 19, 2018 at 9:34 PM
I was so shocked and sadness filled my heart when I read the news on Facebook. I did not know there was a serious problem with Stella Rose. She was such a presence here on her blog and on Facebook. Run free over the Bridge dear Stella Rose - say hi to Angels Shiloh and Oreo when you see them.
Mom Kim
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Kinley WestieMay 19, 2018 at 11:50 PM
So sad.
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Idaho PugRanchMay 20, 2018 at 6:11 PM
We are heartbroken. Stella Rose was one of our very first blog furiends
hugs
Hazel & Mabel
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Ruby Rose and the Big Little Angels 3May 20, 2018 at 11:12 PM
We loved Stella very much and we are sorry she is gone
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easyweimaranerMay 21, 2018 at 3:18 AM
yes... they live forever in our heart and the heart never furgets someone...
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stellaroselongMay 21, 2018 at 10:08 AM
Thank you so much. Deb
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Tails Around the RanchMay 21, 2018 at 11:37 PM
So very sorry to hear this news. We are sending oodles of poodles comforting thoughts. 💔
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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