Thursday – A Little Personal – Twiggy and Lucy Want a Break

“So, Lucy. What do you want to do?”

“Uh. The Boss’s Book Tour has me beat.”

“You didn’t do anything, why are you tired?”

“Well, you know. I had to show support while he was visiting all those blogs.”

“Now you have me thinking that I may need some rest too.”

“Sure, you do. Support is a tiring thing.”

“Yeah, maybe I’ll just rest my eyes.”

“”There you go.”

“Snozzle, snork.”

“Twiggy. You awake? Let’s go outside in the sun.”

“Whoa. This is nice, Lucy. Is there something over there?”

“Yes. It is my kind of recovery. I’ll go check although I hate to get up.”

“A couple of deer is all.”

“At least it wasn’t that darned squirrel.”

“Back to the spa day. Why are you way over there?”

“I’m telling you that squirrel is out there. I’m going to be ready.”

“Suit yourself, Little One. Just don’t wake me when he shows up. If ever.”

85 comments

  1. Charles Yallowitz's avatar

    That’s living the life.

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  2. Gwen M. Plano's avatar

    A deserved rest — and a very sweet tribute to the boss. Hope you’re relaxing as well, John. ☺

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    1. John W. Howell's avatar

      Thank you, Gwen. 😁

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      1. Dale's avatar

        Notice how he doesn’t say he is…

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  3. Keith Edgar Channing's avatar

    I always said that if reincarnation is a thing, I want to come back as one of my wife’s dogs. On reflection, I’d be happy to be one of yours, too!

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    1. John W. Howell's avatar

      Hahaha. For some reason we believe that our dogs should have the best life possible. It might be as a result of having seen some of the worst sides of neglect when we were rescue volunteers. You would be welcome here but let’s wait on that. 😁

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      1. Keith Edgar Channing's avatar

        In fact, I don’t believe in reincarnation. Funnily, in a previous life I did. 😀

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        1. John W. Howell's avatar

          Yeah I can understand. In your future life you might. 😁

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  4. Jill Weatherholt's avatar

    This was adorable, John! The second shot of Lucy cracked me up. Perhaps The Producer will snapped some shots of you stretched out and getting a well deserved rest!

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    1. John W. Howell's avatar

      Hahaha. Thanks, Jill. The Producer once described me as simular to a shark in that I never stop moving. 😁

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      1. Jill Weatherholt's avatar

        LOL! Sounds like me! 🙂

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        1. John W. Howell's avatar

          I figured. 😊

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  5. Dan Antion's avatar

    I love how Twiggy lays in the couch and the step. I’m sure the blog tour was exhausting, John. They feel our energy. I hope you can all relax a bit. The tour was fun to follow, I met a couple authors I’d like to know more about. Good job all around.

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    1. John W. Howell's avatar

      Thank you , Dan. Thanks for your part. It was appreciated very much. 😁

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      1. Dan Antion's avatar

        It was my pleasure.

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  6. Harmony Kent's avatar

    Nice the girls are getting some well-earned rest! And the boss, of course … hope he’s getting some downtime too. Great tour, John, and I hope it proved a great success 🙂

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    1. John W. Howell's avatar

      Thank you, Harmony. We’ll have to see how the long term plays out. Short trem is was terrific. 😁

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  7. GP's avatar

    I over-slept today too, John. What the heck did you do to us?

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    1. John W. Howell's avatar

      I know right? Like the Producer says, “You never get exhausted but you are certainly a carrier for exhaustion.” Thanks again for going the distance, GP. 😁

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  8. Writer Lori's avatar

    These girls never fail to elicit a smile. Congrats on the completion of your tour, John.

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    1. John W. Howell's avatar

      Thank you, Lori. 😊

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  9. Staci Troilo's avatar

    Support is hard. The rest is well deserved—for them and you. Congratulations on a great tour. And ear rubs for the girls.

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    1. John W. Howell's avatar

      They love those ear rubs for sure Thank you, Staci for your support. 😁

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  10. Frank @ Beach Walk Reflections's avatar

    To Twiggy, deer and squirrels are antagonists – the anarchists – an arch-enemy that should be eradicated.

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    1. John W. Howell's avatar

      Absolutely. Right up there with FedeX, UPS and lawn crew trucks. Thanks, Frank

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  11. Liz Gauffreau's avatar

    Living the life of Riley, those two! Congratulations on your tour, John.

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    1. John W. Howell's avatar

      Thank you, Liz. It was fun for sure. 😁

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      1. Liz Gauffreau's avatar

        You’re welcome, John. 🙂

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  12. janesturgeon's avatar
    Jane Sturgeon · ·

    It was a great book tour, John and I hope you are all getting some well-deserved rest? I love Twiggy’s steps off the sofa. Much ❤ flowing to you and your girls. Xxx

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    1. John W. Howell's avatar

      Thank you, Jane. She does love those steps for sure. 😁 Thanks for your part of the tour.

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        Jane Sturgeon · ·

        It was a pleasure to host part of your blog tour, John. ❤

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  13. coldhandboyack's avatar

    Yup mine do a lot of snoring, but he squirrel motivates them like nothing else.

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    1. John W. Howell's avatar

      I wonder why that is? Twiggy goes nuts. Lucy couldn’t care less.

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      1. coldhandboyack's avatar

        Otto has always hated the squirrel. Frankie didn’t care and thought he was playing with her. She caught on and is the main instigator now. They don’t exactly look like tree hounds when they get him cornered.

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        1. John W. Howell's avatar

          One time the stupid squirrel fell into the yard. What a rodeo that was. 😁

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        2. coldhandboyack's avatar

          I saw one of those when the old pitbull was still alive. It ended in a draw.

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  14. Joan Hall's avatar

    The good life continues. I think you all deserve some rest. Congrats on finishing the tour, John.

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    1. John W. Howell's avatar

      Thank you, Joan. Thanks to for your help with the launch. 😊

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      1. Joan Hall's avatar

        You’re most welcome!

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  15. patriciaruthsusan's avatar

    Always on the lookout. 😀 — Suzanne

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  16. Teri Polen's avatar

    You’ve worked them so hard with the tour, John – they deserve some sunning time.

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    1. John W. Howell's avatar

      I know. I had them pulling the wagon.😁 Thanks for your help with the tour, Teri.Best wishes on Bad Moon Rising.

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  17. Mae Clair's avatar

    Aww, they’re so tuckered out from all that tour support. Sounds like a nice treat is in order when they get done with their sun baths.

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    1. John W. Howell's avatar

      They are always in line for a treat, Mae. Thank you for your support on the tour. 😊

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  18. Dale's avatar

    After such a fabulous tour, you all need to take a moment to breathe!
    That was, as always, lovely!

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    1. John W. Howell's avatar

      Thank you, Dale.

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  19. Debbie's avatar

    Without Dallas in my back yard, the squirrels and rabbits are having a heyday! Be glad you have such fearsome warriors on the prowl. But yeah, I understand that need for a break, too!

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  20. robertawrites235681907's avatar

    Your blog tour certainly was comprehensive, John. I’m sure you are all worn out. It was a good one though and I hope it bore fruit.

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  21. Darlene's avatar

    It was a fabulous blog tour and you were great about responding to all the comments. You deserve a well-earned rest.

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  22. kethuprofumo's avatar

    Chairdogs after the Committee! Look so great! You have done a great job with your huge promotion, dear John. May it bring you luck! 🌹😊

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  23. D.L. Finn, Author's avatar
    D.L. Finn, Author · ·

    Perfect day laying on the green grass in the sun:)

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  24. Teagan Riordain Geneviene's avatar

    Congrats on a great tour. You’ve all earned some “spa” days for sure, John. A bunch of them. Hugs on the wing!

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  25. noelleg44's avatar

    Big hugs to these two for all the support they are providing you!

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  26. Vashti Q's avatar

    Ha, ha! Your girls are hilarious, John. They must take after their papi. 😉

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    1. John W. Howell's avatar

      Thank you, Vashti.

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  27. Pit's avatar

    I would have loved to join then on the sofa! 😉

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  28. Sorryless's avatar

    The girls look like they need a vacation.

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  29. roughwighting's avatar

    Sweet and sassy, those two. But I bet you’re more exhausted than they are, John. That was a whirlwind tour!

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    1. John W. Howell's avatar

      It was but I loved it. Thank you, Pam.

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      1. roughwighting's avatar

        Good attitude! I’m almost finished with reading Eternal Road – don’t want it to end. ;-0

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        1. John W. Howell's avatar

          I know how your feel. I didn’t want to end it.

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  30. Author Jan Sikes's avatar

    Lol! Especially if it’s a raccoon in a squirrel suit! 🙂 Great photos of these two!

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    1. John W. Howell's avatar

      Thank you, Jan. Crazy concept for sure.

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  31. Jessica Bakkers's avatar

    After this tour, I’d hope you get to flop in the sun just like the puppers for a while 😁

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    1. John W. Howell's avatar

      Thank you, Jessica. Love the idea. 😁

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  32. circadianreflections's avatar

    I hope you have a lovely, and relaxing week-end and much success from the tour.

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    1. John W. Howell's avatar

      Thank you, Deborah,

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  33. Victoria Ray NB's avatar

    Ah, this is my life for the past two months…only without catching of the squirrel 😄

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    1. John W. Howell's avatar

      You must have had a nice rest. Perfect time to take off too.

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      1. Victoria Ray NB's avatar

        Yep 🙌☀️☀️☀️

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  34. Book Club Mom's avatar

    Twiggy and Lucy know just how to recover from the blog tour, John! 🙂

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    1. John W. Howell's avatar

      They do. Thanks, Barbara.

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  35. Jennie's avatar

    I love these two!

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