Sunday? Therefore beginnings, where we take a look at the start of one of my novels. Last week we did Woof, first in my #BowserandBirdie #middlegrade mystery series. So today, Arf, which came next:
I awoke to the smell of bacon. Could the day have gotten off to a better start? Not to my way of thinking, even though I knew right away that this bacon was of the distant kind, not sizzling in our own kitchen here at 19 Gentilly Lane, but somewhere in the neighborhood. Certain smells – bacon, for example – have the power to pull you toward them. What with your tiny nose – compared to mine, that is – this may be news to you. Not your fault! Don’t feel bad!
I sprang off the bed, glanced back at Birdie. She was fast asleep, hair all in a tangle, crust in the corners of her eyes, and a bit of drool leaking from the side of her mouth. No one was more beautiful than Birdie. There are times when I can just gaze at her for what seems like forever. This wasn’t one of them.
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Good day to all.
Greetings!
Like Bowser, the smell of cooking bacon has that power with me. :^)
Good Sunday to all!
Ole Doc here…did someone mention bacon?
We put our Portege and her Accomplice in charge of Friend’s birthday festivities tomorrow. Let us know if anyone needs a ride Rio’s backyard.
I love the Bowser and Birdie books. Bowser thinks differently than Chet but is just as amusing and loveable. I also love how each of the books could stand on it’s own but they are also all connected in a very long arc. Was very sad when they ended but happy there was closure.
Now about Queenie and Arthur. Not the same but also no closure. There is still a story to be told in them despite there being three.
It is National Donate a Book day. I didn’t donate any books but I donated a lot of them last December when the YMCA had a book drive. I already have a pile started in case they have another one this year.
Weather was good and I planted more today: Iris, miniature roses and Freesias. I still have some callas, some cannas and plenty of gladiolus to go. Then just sprinkle some seeds and I am done. For now. I am so excited for all of the blooms. I can see buds starting already. And I think I might get grapes this year. Plus peaches as the peach tree is in bloom.