HB: Yeah. Life is great when there’s plenty of nosh and belly rubs and the back of a sofa to lay on.
SPAL: The last time we posted, someone left us a compliment.
HB: Yeah. But didn’t she refer to us as dogs.
SPAL: She did. But it was a nice compliment.
HB: Wasn’t it Joyce Lansky over at Catch My Words?
SPAL: Yeah. She can’t understand why we feel dog is a bad word.
HB: Well, why do we?
SPAL: There’s a quote people like to say: It’s a dog eat, dog world.
HB: So.
SPAL: It doesn’t sound nice. According to Mummsy it’s the two-legged peeps that practice this in business.
HB: Then how come peeps don’t say: It’s a two-legged eat, two-legged world.
SPAL: Because according to Mummsy, most two-legged peeps don’t like to take responsibility for their negative ways.
HB: Oh.
SPAL: The two-legged peeps would be so much happier if they were like us fur-peeps who just want to love and be loved.
HB: Yeah.
SPAL: Here’s a quote for everyone to remember. “Outside of a dog, a book is man's best friend. Inside of a dog it's too dark to read.” Groucho Marx
HB: We’re like books? ***scratches his head***
SPAL: I guess. If you think about it, Mummsy usually has a book, or one of us in her lap or her lap desk to work on her MS.
HB: Yeah. She does.***rolls over onto his back*** Hey! Isn’t this the last week Daddy-O has chemo.
SPAL: Thank God, yes.
HB: And didn’t Mummsy’s novel, Secondhand Shoes, get chosen to be in the The eFestival of Words Nomination Awards?
SPAL: Yes. It did. Peeps can click this link to go see.
HB: And isn’t Mummsy getting ready to release two of her short stories?
SPAL: Yup. The Partner’s Progeny and Samah Ronit. The cover is almost tweaked for one. She’ll be doing a cover reveal soon.
HB: What about Mummy’s next novel, Killer Stilettos?
SPAL: It should be completely drafted by June 1st.
HB: I’m so excited. ***he rolls over and gets on all fours***
SPAL: Just make sure you don’t whiz on me. Anyway, nice people remember to get you bellies rubbed and to love everybody.
HB: Yeah.
Lots of licks,
Sir Poops and Hair Ball
PS We’re looking for fur or feathered peeps to interview. If interested, leave a message saying so in the comment boxes.
Guys, there's no shame in being a dog. Dogs are better than people. Dogs don't kill just because they think it's fun. They're not two-faced or dishonest. They don't care who you are or what you possess.
ReplyDeleteBe proud to be a dog. Dogs rock!
That's right. We sure do.
DeleteReady for your Mum's next book!
ReplyDeleteAnd you aren't dogs. You're pups.
We are, too!
DeleteHi Poopsie and Hairball. You're both lookin' extremely cute these days. Must be the nosh. Prayers to Daddy-O.
ReplyDeleteOh thank you. We're blushing.
DeleteDog is like people as either word can be used in a good or a bad way. The Groucho Marx quote is the best. Loved his humor! Glad to see you back!
ReplyDeleteKnow what you mean. Love the Marx Brothers.
DeleteGreat post, Shelly! And yes, the dogs should be proud to be dogs! Oh, and congratulations on the ebook festival nomination! Prayers to you and your husband. Take care!
ReplyDeleteThanks, Lena.
DeleteSuch gud dugs !
ReplyDeleteCongratulation on your nomination !
Like Norma I think dogs are better than people.
So be proud gud dugs and keep loving and taking gud care of your family.
cheers, parsnip and The Square Ones
Shelly, medical emergency so our Q&A will be late hopefully tomorrow. e=mail ok ?
Yes. We are gud dogs. And no worry on the interview questions.
DeleteWow! That's a lot of good news packed into one little blog post. Congrats to Shelly on her award nomination, short story pubbing, and the first draft completion - and best wishes for her husband's quick recovery.:-)
ReplyDeleteI'm staying busy despite things.
DeleteThank you.
EFestival of Words - congrats, Shelly!
ReplyDeleteI don't know any furred or feathered peeps. Sorry. Hugs for your pets.
ReplyDeleteAwe...shucks.
DeleteDog is not a bad word and as Barbara Woodhouse used to say, there are no bad dogs!
ReplyDeleteThat's right. We're good.
ReplyDeleteDog is a good word. And Groucho is one of the great intellects of the 20th century. Just the kind of guy we should all listen to.
ReplyDeleteI totally agree.
DeleteThanks for the shoutout. Dogs rock!
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You're welcome.
DeleteI haven't had any furred friends since I was a little kid. But wish I had some pet now. And they are definitely a man's best friend.
ReplyDeleteThese two are the best.
DeleteYou're getting ready to release 2 short stories?
ReplyDeleteThat's great news!
You are really on a roll! Wow!
Well done on the nomination for Secondhand Shoes.
I'm going to have three, actually.
DeleteThat is super-awesome Shelly!!
DeleteYou GO GIRL!
I'm soooo happy for you---------
Maybe, I'll have my turn... one day... in the not-too-distant-future... I hope...
You've got a lot going on! Congratulations on the eFestival, the short stories, and the progress novel #2. Positive thoughts out to your husband.
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Thank you, Shannon.
DeleteThis is an awesome post! I enjoyed reading this very much.
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I'm glad, Gina.
DeleteCongrats on the book nomination award! Good luck with everything! And dogs can be pretty awesome!
ReplyDeleteThank you, Cherie.
DeleteYay for the nomination!
ReplyDeleteCongratulations on your book's nomination! :)
ReplyDeleteThank you. I was floored by it.
DeleteI'm furry if you want to interview me.
ReplyDeleteOh, two cute....canines!
ReplyDeleteLovely post.
Maria
good luck with the final details of the new book :)
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