I've been scarce here this week, due to two things. One is that I don't love the book I'm reading. I kind of want to ditch it, but I've already invested a few hours and feel like I should finish it. I am greatly enjoying my current audiobook, so that's progressing nicely. But the paper one - not so much. I have a bunch of good books just waiting for me when I finish this one, so I will try to power through this weekend.
The second reason is that I lost my dog this week. She was 15, and had been sick for a while. I've not been able to focus on reading, though a really good book would be a welcome escape from my sadness right now. One of my favorite things to do was read on the couch while petting her as she curled up next to me.
Missing my pup very much.
So very sorry about your dog. It's so hard to lose a pet.
My .02? Ditch the book. (I recently ditched three in one week.) Really. You owe it to yourself at this time to have a good, comforting read.
Posted by: Melissa | August 31, 2011 at 11:57 PM
Gayle. I am so sorry about your dog. Our dog died last summer and it affected me much more then I thought it would. I found myself tearing up in the most unexpected of places, for a long time. As my friend reminded me, that is why we have pets.. they fill an important part in your heart. In March we got a puppy from a shelter and he is absolutely crazy (ask my mom!) but has stolen all our hearts. I am thinking of you during this time
as for the book, ditch it! Life is too short to read bad books.
Posted by: sheila | September 01, 2011 at 07:16 AM
I am so sorry to hear about your dog. I can imagine the pain you're in right now. Our dog will be 16 at the end of the year and we thought she was near the end last Friday. She has bounced back and seems fine, but it was a stressful weekend.
Posted by: bermudaonion (Kathy) | September 01, 2011 at 07:30 AM
I'm so sorry about your dog - I have a little pug named Frida and I always tell my husbnad that when my time comes, I want it to say "Nobody loved her like Frida" on my stone. A book I really liked this summer was "Maine". Maybe you should just ditch the one you're reading and try something better - you deserve it!
Posted by: Susan | September 01, 2011 at 07:43 AM
Gayle, I'm so sorry for your loss. Our 15 year old lab died a few years ago... I only mention this to tell you know I have idea of the sadness you have today.
Posted by: mari (Bookworm with a View) | September 01, 2011 at 08:29 AM
My sincerest sympathies. I've lost other dogs, but the thought of surrendering either of my beloved shepherds someday is unbearable.
Posted by: Tena | September 01, 2011 at 08:34 AM
My condolances on the loss of your dog. After 15 years thier loss leaves a huge hole.
Posted by: Melanie | September 01, 2011 at 08:56 AM
So sorry about your dog Gayle. They leave such a large hole in your heart. There is too little time and too many books to continue a book that you don't like - ditch it!
Posted by: Michelle B | September 01, 2011 at 11:05 AM
I am so sorry for your loss Gayle. I hope you are comforted by the happy memories shared with your beloved pet.
Posted by: Jenelle | September 01, 2011 at 11:17 AM
Thanks so much for all of the sweet comments. I appreciate knowing that you all are thinking of me in this difficult time.
Posted by: Gayle | September 02, 2011 at 01:21 AM
I am sorry about your dog :(
As with the book, I abandon. Too little time, too many other books waiting for me.... now I am curious what this book is!
Posted by: christa @ mental foodie | September 03, 2011 at 03:02 AM