Ah, one of the best laid plans. I had plans for the information beneath AND extra for immediately, however alas, life and restricted power ranges and an vital vet go to intruded on my finest laid plans. By means of rationalization, I hung out this morning recording a podcast for Analysis Bites, the too-cool for college podcast of good friend and colleague, Kristina Spaulding. I’ll let you recognize when it’s out (early February), together with dates for the opposite novel/canine behavior-related podcasts I’m doing within the subsequent few weeks. (I feel twelve and counting to date!) There’s one other undertaking I labored on immediately that’s close to and pricey to my coronary heart that I can’t speak about but, however, assuredly, I’ll let you recognize extra as quickly as I’m ready.
And Skip is making me a tad nervous–peeing for lengthy durations of time with urine that appears far too dilute for my consolation, so off to the vet he goes as quickly as I’m accomplished right here. Maggie already has Stage 2 kidney illness, and Skip shall be 9 years outdated in March, so I don’t wish to fiddle. Cross your paws. (I’ll replace within the feedback once I know one thing.)
Nevertheless, I additionally needed to ship out the dates for my e-book launch and e-book tour occasions which might be presently scheduled. Right here’s what’s within the calendar now–boy do I stay up for seeing you if you’re anyplace within the space!:
HELLO WISCONSIN!
Tuesday, February twenty fourth, at 6:00PM. E-book launch at Arcadia Books in Spring Inexperienced, WI! Learn extra about it right here. I can’t wait to see you on the Gard Theater throughout from Arcadia Books. I’ll be speaking with one my favourite novelists, Nickolas Butler. Can’t wait to see you there!
And, a particular supply from Arcadia Books! I’ll autograph 200 books that may be bought from Arcadia Books and mailed anyplace inside the U.S. on launch day. Bounce in and get yours ordered, or higher, if you’re within the space, come out in particular person and say good day!
Thursday, February twenty sixth, Boswell Books in Milwaukee, WI. RSVP and Particulars right here!
Friday, February twenty seventh, Lake Geneva Public Library, at The Riveria in Lake Geneva, WI. Particulars to come back!
Monday, March 2nd, 6:00PM, Sure to Occur, Steve’s Level, WI Particulars to come back!
Tuesday, March third, The Lion’s Mouth in Inexperienced Bay, WI. Particulars to come back!
Thursday, March fifth, 6:00PM, at Thriller to Me in Madison, WI. I’ll be speaking with the imcomparable creator, Maggie Ginesberg. Particulars to come back!
HELLO TEXAS!
Tuesday, March seventeenth, 5:30 PM, at The Twig in San Antonio. Extra particulars right here!
Wednesday, March 18th, 6:30 PM, at Homicide by the E-book in Houston, TX. Extra particulars right here!
Save the subsequent few days after my Houston speak for talks in –possibly?—Houston, Fort Value, and Austin?
We’ll hold you posted!
MEANWHILE, again on the farm: Saturday was Maggie’s thirteenth birthday! Her eyes are getting cloudy, her listening to isn’t nearly as good, however she remains to be stuffed with pleasure, can (and does) run circles round Skip, and loves nonetheless to work sheep. Her she is (together with fortunate Skip) getting a bowl of her ABSOLUTE FAVORITE FOOD EVER, vanilla ice cream.
We bought one in every of our personal favourite treats once more, a chocolate/pumpkin cake (pre-ganache icing) that I used to be compelled to make for firm. Poor us.
What we did over the vacation break: (It wasn’t a lot of a break this yr, however I insisted on doing our annual jigsaw puzzle. I really like this one! It’ll be accomplished by the point you learn this. Possibly.
I did prepare dinner one thing moreover cake, scones, and banana bread… simply proof of life that I do embody good meals in our food plan!
And right here’s a pic from our sitter, (thanks J!), of the canines romping after we have been gone. I might have a look at the enjoyment in Skip’s face all day lengthy.
Might your day be stuffed with pleasure this week too. I’ll be again subsequent week to speak about January because the official Canine Coaching Month, and a few ideas about how we, and our canines, can get pleasure from coaching much more.
