tell me something tuesday

Tell Me Something Tuesday is hosted by Rainy Day Ramblings and discusses a wide range of topics from books to blogging.

Question: What are you thankful for this year?

Answer: As most of you know already, if you follow me on Twitter or Instagram, we had to put my 16 year old sheltie, Indy, to sleep last week so I wasn’t feeling very thankful or in the mood to write this weeks TMST post.

But several days have passed and Thanksgiving is coming and I want to replace sadness with happy thoughts of my boy and be grateful for all the wonderful things I have in my life.

I'm thankful for...

Indy


I’ve lost several pets over the years but he’s a really tough one for me. He came into my life right when I needed him and changed everything abut my boring, introverted little world.

And he is the last of my original “teamsheltie” (if you follow me on SM – you’ll get that reference) – Indy, Lily Beau. I miss them all so much.

But! He lived a long 16 years and other than some age related issues – going blind, deaf and a little senile – he was healthy the whole time up until his last day. No vet visits, no poking, prodding, or invasive treatments. So I’m very thankful for that. And I have a mobile vet that comes to the house & we’re good friends so he got to be in the comfort of his own home with people who loved him.



Fonzi



This dog is the light of my life and my shadow. He’s so in tune with my feelings and just wants to be near me at all times. He lost his mom (& a good friend of mine) a few years ago and I’m so thankful to have been trusted and be the one she chose for his next forever home. Losing Beau a few years ago, and now Indy, would have been so much worse without him in my life.

And he lets me put silly hats and glasses on him and takes #tongueouttuesdayseflies with me. What more could you ask for in a dog??


Figgy



This is me being a bad cat mom but Figment is an ungrateful asshole lol He just is. He has an awesome life and constant attention but if I go out for the day it’s absolutely crushing to him. Go on vacation? He vomits and stops eating. He HATES when I read. He drools all over my books & Kindle. He hates Fonzi.

But…he speaks to my grinchy little heart and I love that little weirdo.

On to bookish thanks!


After 9 years, blogging and reading isn’t what it used to be for me. I admit that some of the joy has died down. I don’t always feel like posting anymore but despite that I am the most comfortable and happy with blogging right now than I have been in years.

I let go of all that “how you should blog” kind of thing & stats. I have a faithful little crew of followers and bookish friends and it makes me happy.

I don’t want to forget anyone so I’ll give a generic shout out to all of you have have visited or commented on the blog, done buddy reads, shared your books, let me vent privately about a book or bookish drama, sent me cards and goodies, touched base with me when you know I’m down, supported me when good things happen, share my posts and just generally being the best community out there.

To the bloggers who have been there since the beginning (there are still a few!) – THANK YOU!!! Can you believe it?? WE’RE STILL HERE!!! lol

Also, how crazy is it that little old me has met authors, receives arc’s, gets to go to book conferences?? I mean – it’s an amazing little world I’ve stumbled into.

I’m thankful for finally getting that TBR pile down. finding several 5 star reads for 2018 and being able to go to ALA again this year!

Kevin

And finally, I’m most thankful for my husband, Kevin who  indulges all my passion for pets and books. He doesn't even flinch when I ask him to bring home heavy chains or carry a bag of skulls to the local park for book pictures or wait in long lines at book cons for books. He's the best!

Oh - ONE MORE THING!!! I'm thankful for the homemade apple pie I will be having Thursday! PIE!!!!

I hope you all have a safe and happy Thanksgiving & Holiday season!

I might be a little scarce since Kevin has some vacation coming and we might do a little traveling but I have a few things scheduled including two giveaways – one starting this Friday and the other for the month of December