I got it together for a co-hosted Follow-Up Friday! Woot! Woot!!

My hostess this week is no stranger to blogville, I sometimes wonder how she does everything.  She posts almost every day, participates in almost every blog hop, comments on everyone’s posts, and still manages to hunt train three dogs.

Her Storm reminds me a lot of my Delilah.

Did you guess my Co-hostess?

It’s none other than the 2 Brown Dawgs Blog!!

Thank you so much for joining me in co-hosting this week and welcome aboard.

You know all about the Co-hosted Follow-Up Friday blog hop right?  Sometimes you write something that requires a follow-up or someone will leave a comment that really resonates with you…Follow-Up Friday Baby!

Feel free to copy the badge and join the party.

(Reminder, if you’re interested in co-hosting a FUF, please let me know in the comments.)

Yup, I got my act together for the co-hosting portion, trouble is I’m a little light on material.

Chillaxin, Happy Birthday, How Much Is That Doggie In The Window – Author’s Note

I had such a nice, relaxing time in New Hampshire.  As you could see from the photos Sampson and Delilah enjoyed themselves too.

I just love visiting my sister and it helps that she lives in such a cute little town.  I’ve often said to Hubby, I’m not sure if I could live there full-time, I’m really use to being on the go.

That being said these last few days have seemed so busy and stressed.

I know the obligations I have that keep me so busy are coming to an end, but right now, I’m really wishing to be back in New Hampshire where the only things I did was spend quality time with loved ones, write a blog post and play with my dogs.

 

And the Winner Is...- Update

I haven’t had a lot of time to work on this project.  I’ve been really focused on the NaNoWriMo challenge.  Even though I know I will fall short (I’m currently at just over 33,000 words) I’m planning on writing through tomorrow.

My plan is to work on the calendar this weekend, which I’m hoping will still mean the calendars will be here in time for Christmas.  I will of course keep you totally in the know. 😉

The Evolution of a Blog Post – Author’s Note

Whew, was I ever glad to see that I’m not the only one that struggles with posts sometimes. Some days they seem to come easier than others, you know?

A lot of times I have ideas for posts, so I’ll sign in to the blog, start the post and then leave it in draft format, to come back to another day when I am feeling challenged.

The trouble is I rarely if ever come back to it!

Canvas Art – A Review and Giveaway – Author’s Note

I really do love the look of the canvas prints and I’ve been wanting another one for ages, so I’m real glad I had the opportunity to get one.

My contact at Printcopia tells me they only ship to the U.S. but PLEASE DO NOT let that deter you from entering the contest.  If you enter and you live out of the U.S. I will work with you on getting the print.

How was your week?  Any big plans for the weekend?

This is the Follow-Up Friday Blog Hop

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Welcome to Co-Hosted Follow-Up Friday, the blog hop that let’s you wrap up your week and leads you right into the weekend.

 

Joining me as co-hosts this week is the crew, Teddy, Ash and Scout (and their mom Lisa) from Dogs N Pawz, you’ll find all kinds of tips and links on this blog and if you’re looking for some humor watch out when the dogs take over.  Welcome Dogs N Pawz and thank you for joining me this week!

A Brut Moment Challenge Starring Delilah – Author’s Note

Yes it was a very proud moment and probably the first time in five years of having Delilah as my companion (how do you like that word, Pamela?  I like it!) where I actually felt bonded to her, which isn’t to say we are always in sync like that. 🙂

Ode To Fall – Author’s Note

Misty Shores  wrote “You have done such a great job with Delilah but I still miss all the mischief stories I read about her when I first started following your blog.”  Never fear Misty, Delilah is still Delilah, I have a little Monday Mischief to share this week. 🙂

The Dogs of Blogville Calendar Contest – Update

As of last night I currently have eight photos entered in the calendar contest (I have yet to pick mine.)  They are all so adorable, I just don’t know how anyone will be able to choose!

Don’t forget the submittal portion ends next Tuesday at midnight, so get those photos in to stone.jodi@ymail.com and don’t forget to include Calendar Photo Contest in the subject line.

WTF/Whoo Hoo Wednesday – Author’s Note

In the comment section Sue said, “I am beginning to edit what I see/read because I just can’t take any more cruelty stories. I don’t know if the world has become a more cruel place (I think it has) or if more is reported these days, but there’s too much violently bad news for me.”

I have to say, I really agree with her, which is one of the reasons WTF/Whoo Hoo Wednesday needs to take a sabbatical.  The very first WTF post was sort of inspired, but since then I’ve seen some really horrible stories and it’s not easy sometimes to poke fun at the heinous stuff that goes on.

I want this blog to be about inspiration and hope and the incredible, loving bond between human and animal companions.

That doesn’t mean there won’t be an occasional WTF out of me, it just probably isn’t going to be a weekly event.

This ‘N That Thursday – Author’s Note,

We were lucky, we only got about three inches of snow where I live.  It wasn’t horrific, we didn’t lose power.

I feel bad for those areas in CT, NY and NJ who are still trying to pull their lives back together from Hurricane Sandy.  We did no power for a week last year after the late October storm, it wasn’t so long ago and I can certainly remember the displaced feelings I had.

Our hearts are with all affected by the hurricane.

Since I gave you one of my favorite pictures of Sampson yesterday, it’s only right that you should see Delilah today.

 

My book word count is 12,123

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