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This is my own version of a weekly book haul and all things new on fuonlyknew.

I’m also linking up with The Sunday Post hosted by Kimberly @Caffeinated Book Reviewer.

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Some chit chat.

I want to thank everyone for their kind support about the loss of my sweet boy, Quigley. I sure do miss that rascal. I swore that once he was gone I wouldn’t get another dog. I’ve had several dogs in my life over the past 40 some years and felt it was time to be without the responsibility. Then, my son’s therapist told me it would be very helpful for him to have a service dog. The sooner the better. I discussed it with my son and we are on board for the idea. Just not yet. It’s still too soon. When it’s time, we will work with my veterinarian to find the right dog.

It’s going to be crazy next week and you can tell it by all the people flocking into the store for supplies. We have two tropical storms brewing and their projected paths bring them into the Gulf of Mexico next week. On the same day! But in two different strike zones. One is headed more towards Texas and the other one has us right in the middle of the cone. It’s still early as the storms aren’t expected to hit until around late Tuesday or early Wednesday. I’m waiting to see how things develop before I do anything like batten down the hatches. LOL Got my fingers, toes and eyes crossed that it won’t come here.

UPDATE

I went and checked for new updates and it looks like Tropical Storm Laura, yes, it’s named after me LOL, has shifted more to the west and that takes it to New Orleans. I’m sorry for them but feeling better about it not coming right at us. We are on the east side of the storm though and that’s usually where things are at their strongest. I’m going to keep a close eye on this storm as it can change quickly the closer it gets.

Stay safe and take care!

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Other posts on my blog this week.

Excerpt and Giveaway ~ Life For Life by J.K. Franko

Knot Of This World by Mary Marks ~ Spotlight and Giveaway

The Pizza Chronicles by Andy V. Roamer ~ Spotlight and Giveaway

Three Treats Too Many by Debra H. Goldstein ~ Spotlight and Giveaway

Books From The Back Log #51 ~ Semiosis

The Friday 56 #228 ~ The Deep

The Key Lime Crime ~ A Key West Food Critic Mystery by Lucy Burdette

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For a list of my reviews go HERE.

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This is my own version of a weekly book haul and all things new on fuonlyknew.

I’m also linking up with The Sunday Post hosted by Kimberly @Caffeinated Book Reviewer.

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Some chit chat.

Well, it’s not been much fun for me recently. Firstly a hand injury has kept me from doing much of anything on my computer. I can at least work while wearing a brace to keep movement restricted but it is very painful. And then I had to put my dog, Quigley to sleep. I’d had him for 15 years. He was dumped inside the fence of my back yard as a pup and was the best sweetest boy. I feel his absence all of the time. When I reach over to rub his ears. When I come in the door and look for him to peer up at me from his favorite spot on the couch. For him to look in at me through the window when he wants let back inside. And when he comes over and lays his head on my knee to have his cheeks rubbed. I was there when he took his last breath, and as hard as that was, I’m glad I was with him.  I recall something I’d read once in an Ann Lander’s column and thought I’d share it with you.

A DOG`S PLEA

Treat me kindly, my beloved friend, for no heart in all the world is more grateful for kindness than the loving heart of me.

Do not break my spirit with a stick, for though I might lick your hand between blows, your patience and understanding will more quickly teach me the things you would have me learn.

Speak to me often, for your voice is the world`s sweetest music, as you must know by the fierce wagging of my tail when the sound of your footstep falls upon my waiting ear.

Please take me inside when it is cold and wet, for I am a domesticated animal, no longer accustomed to bitter elements. I ask no greater glory than the privilege of sitting at your feet beside the hearth.

Keep my pan filled with fresh water, for I cannot tell you when I suffer thirst.

Feed me clean food that I may stay well, to romp and play and do your bidding, to walk by your side and stand ready, willing and able to protect you with my life, should your life be in danger.

And, my friend, when I am very old and I no longer enjoy good health, hearing and sight, do not make heroic efforts to keep me going. I am not having any fun. Please see to it that my life is taken gently. I shall leave this Earth knowing with the last breath I draw that my fate was always safest in your hands.

Stay safe and take care!

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Other posts on my blog this week.

The Spectacle Of Souls by Jessica Julien ~ Excerpt and Giveaway

The Magdalene Deception by Gary McAvoy ~ Excerpt and Giveaway

Death At High Tide ~ An Island Sisters Mystery by Hannah Dennison

Peachy Scream ~ A Georgia B&B Mystery by Anna Gerard

The Other Side Of The Looking Glass by Kathleen Harryman

Books From The Back Log #50 ~ Dark Rising

The Friday 56 #227 ~ In The Blue Hour

All Done With It ~ A Dreamwalker Mystery by Maggie Toussaint

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For a list of my reviews go HERE.

For a list of free eBooks updated daily go HERE

To see all of my giveaways go HERE.

I am an Amazon Affiliate. Product images are linked.

This is my own version of a weekly book haul and all things new on fuonlyknew.

I’m also linking up with The Sunday Post hosted by Kimberly @Caffeinated Book Reviewer.

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Some chit chat.

It was a productive week for me. I managed to do some much needed weeding in the yard and the flower gardens are looking spiffy. We had some rain this week and everything has grown like mad. I also got some house cleaning done but still have more to do. Then I started organizing the books stacked all over the house. That will take a whole lot more time. LOL And I finally got my son a new cell phone. His last one was stolen and I kept putting off the long drive to the store to get a new one. He really likes it and I plan to update mine next week. Have my eye on a new one that will be available in a few days.

And I finally started making drafts for all of the overdue reviews I’ve needed to get to. It is a lot of them and I plan to share several each week to catch up. Got some fun ones for ya!

Stay safe and take care everyone.

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Other posts on my blog this week.

Typo Squad by Stephen Lomer ~ Tour and Giveaway

Cover Reveal and Giveaway ~ Undying Witch by B. Austin

Spotlight and Giveaway ~ Closer Than She Knows by Kelly Irvin

Books From The Back Log #44 ~ Prehistoric

Cast Iron Stake Through The Heart ~ A Cozy Spotlight and Giveaway

Release Week Blitz and Giveaway ~ Battle Of The Wolves

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Thanks so much for visiting fuonlyknew!

For a list of my reviews go HERE.

For a list of free eBooks updated daily go HERE

To see all of my giveaways go HERE.

I am an Amazon Affiliate. Product images are linked.

This is my own version of a weekly book haul and all things new on fuonlyknew.

I’m also linking up with The Sunday Post hosted by Kimberly @Caffeinated Book Reviewer.

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Some chit chat.

It’s been an uneventful week for me. All work and mostly no play. I did get in some reading time and actually finished some books. Surprisingly, several of them were romances. Not my normal genre and that was fun for a change. Other than that nothing much new to report.

Stay safe and take care everyone.

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Here are some FREEBIES for ya.

Click on the covers to get your copies. Remember to make sure they’re still free before you hit that buy button.

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Other posts on my blog this week.

Excerpt and Giveaway ~ Enemies Of Doves by Shanessa Gluhm

The Spotlight Is On Die A Yellow Ribbon by Teresa Trent

Beyond The Surface by Trisha Ridinger McKee ~ Blast and Giveaway

Books From The Back Log #43 ~ The Fall

Fractured by J. A. Wynters ~ Spotlight and Giveaway

The Spotlight Is On The Corpse With The Crystal Skull by Cathy Ace

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Thanks so much for visiting fuonlyknew!

For a list of my reviews go HERE.

For a list of free eBooks updated daily go HERE

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