THE BOOK OF BARKLEY: Reality Check

Monday, August 29, 2016

Reality Check

Abby - since I've lost some weight I think I need to try on that bathing suit I found in that old trunk of clothes. Those stars in Hollywood wear them at my age, right?

What do you think?

Abby?

Abby???

13 comments:

Louis the Blogging DogAugust 30, 2016 at 2:16 AM
Woof Abby - Your mom is a good phodographer!
Your Furend in Vancouver,
Louis Dog Armstrong
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Yamini MacLeanAugust 30, 2016 at 2:41 AM
Hari OM
........*ahem*... oh Abby, did you bite your tongue??? Hugs and wags, YAM-aunty xxx
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Hailey and Zaphod and their LadyAugust 30, 2016 at 6:37 AM
BOL! I am not sure that was the seal of approval!
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Lassiter Chase and BenjaminAugust 30, 2016 at 8:13 AM
Our mommy lost some weight too... thank dog she doesn't have an old bathing suit laying around anywhere. LOL
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MurphyAugust 30, 2016 at 11:02 AM
Quick . . . burn it before anyone gets hurt!

Your Pals,

Murphy & Stanley
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My Mind's EyeAugust 30, 2016 at 11:21 AM
MOLMOL Abby will tell you the truth....mom says some peeps (whether they look good or not) wear anything that is 'in style' no matter if it is age appropriate.
AND it seems the very very short shorts (you know the kind where the cheeks hang freely) are back in style. NO BODY AT ANY AGE NEEDS TO WEAR them.
Hugs Madi and mom
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♥♥ The OP Pack ♥♥August 30, 2016 at 2:32 PM
You look like you are struck with wonder, Abby:)

Woos - Ciara and Lightning
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Bella Roxy & MacduiAugust 30, 2016 at 4:25 PM
Those Hollywood Stars couldn't hold a candle to you! You are just too gorgeous for mere words!
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easyweimaranerAugust 31, 2016 at 6:48 AM
LOL Abby you look like me when I'm the jury of the one-mom-fashion show :o) but nevertheless if your mom likes that pawkini she sure can wear it :o)
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C.L.W.STEPAugust 31, 2016 at 11:38 AM
I've been on a diet for the last month. I don't think I've lost any weight yet. I think I'll have to wait till next summer before I try on the Speedo!
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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