First - we met Colby and his mom and dad at the park. No, he's not a cheese. He's a handsome little cocker spaniel/lab mix pup. Mom, of course, gushed all over him. Me? I think he's okay but has a LOT of growing up to do. Can you believe it? He didn't know what to do when I finally broke down and flirted a bit! He ran away! Mom says it's because I scared him when we first met - like a growl and snap means I'm going to attack him or something! I just figure you have to let other pups know that you're in charge right away, or they'll try to get away with murder later.
OH! I nearly forgot! The people downstairs brought home a DOG! To STAY! Not only that, but a dog I'm supposed to share my yard with! Can you believe it? I'm supposed to be gracious and give way, instead of protecting my territory. It's very confusing, but he seems okay, so I'm going along with it for now. [Note from Mom/BJ: Logan is a wonderful gentleman who's getting more comfortable with his new home every day.]
Mom's been having people over more and more - talking about her company and her website and the pictures for the book she wrote about me. It really takes away from our time together, especially when she doesn't appreciate my warning barks about strangers being here! Something's got to give here... [Note from Mom/BJ: Something indeed - Moxie needs to accept visitors as part of life and work that keep her in liver biscotti.]
I'm sure - Mom says that's enough for now, she has work to do. This after I've waited more than 10 days to talk to my cyber-friends! WELL! I'm just going to have to open a Twitter account to communicate more often I guess. Now if Mom would just leave her laptop signed in so tomorrow I can get to the Twitter website....
Hi Moxie T, my name is Barbara, but most people call me Moxie, I'm a human, and a Mom of little Zero, the Schnoodle. Anyway, I'm poking my nose in to say 'Hi' because a mutual friend of your Mom's and mine said I should introduce myself. Glo, from Sharon's Beauty Salon, is in charge of making both of us look as pretty as possible. Anyway, I'm an artist and a website designer. I just finished a book cover and Glo thought I might be a resource for information on self-publishing if your Mom is interested. Generally, if she goes to a regular publisher, they will insist on supplying the artwork themselves since they have artists under contract they have to keep busy. If she self-publishes, at a place such as www.iuniverse.com, then she may supply her own artwork. I only know this because I was retained to make the book cover I mentioned. (Crime novel, pretty scary cover art, icky blood and knives and stuff.) If your Mom wants to give me a shout and pick my brain, she is more than welcome. My number is 262-893-0464.
ReplyDeleteWow - another Moxie - and you sound as gorgeous and talented as me! My mom will DEFINITELY want to talk to you! I know I heard her talking about self-publishing because she didn't want to be forced to accept an artist she might not like. And I know she always comes home from her time with Gloria looking like a million bucks, and smiling because they had such a good time together. Thanks so much for reading and commenting on my blog! I'll let my mom know right away!
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