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Shaz, this isn't one of the-dog dies-in-the-end-books, if that your problem. It'a about a nutty dog that brings enormous change to a woman's failing life.Happy, It's on sale now for 4.99. I haven't really tracked the price It is available from your library through hoopladigital.com in audio or ebook form. Support Your Local Library!
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When a pet dog, cat, cow, whatever gets neglected or abused
in a romance, it ruins the story for me. The hero rescued a
one-eyed dog in a recent rom I read.
Gabriella by B. Hiatt was a rom where the heroine learned
so much from her late sire who was a veterinarian. She
accused the hero of abusing his horse- not true.
I don't like a pet monkey in a rom. They are wild animals
and can really hurt a human or animal, if feel threatened.
It's not a HR, but I remember really liking Watchers by Dean Koontz. Read it years ago, but the genius dog is wonderful. It is a thriller/mystery.
Dogs are wonderful. I have a real life dog story with a happy outcome. One of my coworkers asked me if I could take her chihuahua, who was living in a crate outside, and fed and watered once a day. She was also let out for a little while to run around and do her business. My coworker would clean her crate since she may have not been able to hold it for 24 hours. Bear in mind how hot it is. This is Alabama, and the heat index today is 109 until around 8PM.
I could not take the dog since I am living in temporary housing and the owner almost had a stroke because we have 6 animals already in a 1300 square foot house. I found a good couple who would take the dog, but in the meanwhile, my coworker's parents said that they wanted her.
She is now living inside, in an air conditioned home, and her new parents and their grandkids love her. She's very skinny but getting better. She has already been to the vet.
My coworker is a very nice woman but she lets her family push her around (my opinion), and she has to live with family for economic reasons.
Roberta2 wrote: "It's not a HR, but I remember really liking Watchers by Dean Koontz. Read it years ago, but the genius dog is wonderful. It is a thriller/mystery."I want to read that one. It sounds good.
HappyBookWorm,You are wonderful. You saw to it that that poor dog has a good home now. What a nice way to start my day.
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You gave that little dog a new life, new hope! Kudos to you!!! & the dog's new family.
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An American original has died. I saw him and Lady Gaga
on PBS or CBS ? practice for his last NYC concert w/ her.
His memory was fading but Gaga & he improvised as
needed.
When I worked in a nursing home, a new patient came in.
He was severely beaten and could have died. Family said
"I Left My Heart in San Fran." was his fav. song
HR-ML wrote: "Tony BennettAn American original has died. I saw him and Lady Gaga
on PBS or CBS ? practice for his last NYC concert w/ her.
His memory was fading but Gaga & he improvised as
needed.
When I w..."
Amazing how his voice endured the test of time. Can't say that about a lot of singers.
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I liked his enduring/ endearing voice and his phrasing.
It was a treat to watch & hear him sing.
Sad loss, he was a good singer. It was So nice you found the dog a new home with nice people.
HR-ML wrote: "HBW---You gave that little dog a new life, new hope! Kudos to you!!! & the dog's new family."
Well, HR-ML and Roberta2, it wasn't me. It was my coworker's parents who stepped up when the family was faced with losing the dog. She is being spoiled rotten, which is only right. I was so relieved that she is in a good place. I also told my coworker that I would step up if it ever fell through for whatever reason.
HR-ML wrote: "Tony BennettAn American original has died. I saw him and Lady Gaga
on PBS or CBS ? practice for his last NYC concert w/ her.
His memory was fading but Gaga & he improvised as
needed.
When I w..."
I remember that song. He had a beautiful voice.
I am so grateful that it is the weekend. Hallelujah. And we have a company coming over Monday to work on the asbestos/lead based paint problem. Once that is over, we an get the rest of the contents out and ... proceed to repairs! Keep your fingers crossed for us.
We had unsettled weather yesterday. I read 2 old Sheila Bishop regencies on Open Library. I enjoyed both titles. A Speaking Likeness
A Well-Matched Pair
Both were short reads that ended abruptly the way older regencies often do. I liked the way the characters were written. They seemed more realistic than most current regencies.
HR-ML wrote: "Tony BennettAn American original has died. I saw him and Lady Gaga
on PBS or CBS ? practice for his last NYC concert w/ her.
His memory was fading but Gaga & he improvised as
needed.
When I w..."
Re the man who came to the nursing home badly beaten, It is so sad when an older person is abused like that. :(
I'm tuckered out - it's been a busy and stressful week so far. People keep wanting me to write programs, like it's my job or something. How are you doing?
HappyBookWorm2020 wrote: "HR-ML wrote: "Tony BennettAn American original has died. I saw him and Lady Gaga
on PBS or CBS ? practice for his last NYC concert w/ her.
His memory was fading but Gaga & he improvised as
nee..."
I don't understand people who abuse other people, particularly the serial rapists, the serial killers and the traffickers. Women abuse too but it does seem to me that more men are apt to do this. Or maybe they are more apt to be caught. I don't know.
HappyBookWorm2020 wrote: "HappyBookWorm2020 wrote: "HR-ML wrote: "Tony BennettAn American original has died. I saw him and Lady Gaga
on PBS or CBS ? practice for his last NYC concert w/ her.
His memory was fading but Ga..."
When women abuse, it's usually emotional abuse. And abuse is sometimes found in a homosexual relationship.
Carol wrote: "HappyBookWorm2020 wrote: "HappyBookWorm2020 wrote: "HR-ML wrote: "Tony BennettAn American original has died. I saw him and Lady Gaga
on PBS or CBS ? practice for his last NYC concert w/ her.
Hi..."
Now that you mention it, I have seen abuse in homosexual relationships, male and female.
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This non-profit serves folks who are victims of domestic violence, stalking, etc. They changed their name because victims come in all genders. They changed their name back b/c the public demanded it. New name was confusing. They serve all people. That would be a sad job but rewarding. We know some perps don't honor restraining orders.
I used to volunteer at night to go to the hospital or police station fto support rape victims or abuse victims. what was so amazing is abusers were stock portfolio manager, doctors, just anyone.
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You were brave to volunteer to help rape or DM victims.
As you know, perps can go after offspring/ friends/
family members/ family dog or cat/ volunteers/ social
workers/ etc associated with the victim.
HR-ML wrote: "Carol----You were brave to volunteer to help rape or DM victims.
As you know, perps can go after offspring/ friends/
family members/ family dog or cat/ volunteers/ social
workers/ etc associat..."
No, it was only for a few hours to get them thru their situation and gather a little info. Like if the abuser has a gun, It's taken away immediately in NJ.
Carol wrote: "I used to volunteer at night to go to the hospital or police station fto support rape victims or abuse victims. what was so amazing is abusers were stock portfolio manager, doctors, just anyone."Carol, you are amazing and very brave.
Carole It’s good that people like you volunteer. It cannot be easy listening to someone who is the victim of a violent attack. You deserve a lot of gratitude for helping these victims.
I am sure the victims you helped, appreciate having someone to listen to them, at such a distressing time.
🐝 Shaz 🐝 wrote: "Carole It’s good that people like you volunteer. It cannot be easy listening to someone who is the victim of a violent attack. You deserve a lot of gratitude for helping these victims.
I am sure ..."
I don't know what happened to them after that evening. I do know that charges were rarely press. The abused weren't usually ready to leave, so all I could do was give them info of a safe place to go. Rape victims were given the morning-after pill and a rape kit stuff was done. Charges most often weren't usually pressed. I'm guessing going through another ordeal was not good ideal for them.
NJ was very early enacting laws of support for women. I hadn't realized that so many states didn't.
Carol,I really admire your help and support for the victims. Having you there must have been reassuring at one of the darkest times of their lives. Much respect to you
Cath wrote: "Carol,I really admire your help and support for the victims. Having you there must have been reassuring at one of the darkest times of their lives. Much respect to you"
I felt like I was helping a little. I had to stop when my RA started acting up and I just couldn't get myself going when it got late. I know a lot of people didn't like It ends With Us but I thought it kind of showed how a woman will go back and forth before finally deciding to leave.
Carol wrote: "🐝 Shaz 🐝 wrote: "Carole It’s good that people like you volunteer. It cannot be easy listening to someone who is the victim of a violent attack. You deserve a lot of gratitude for helping these vic..."
Even reading this makes me feel so helpless. It is just ridiculous to me that it is so hard to prosecute rapists. I'm glad these women have people like you to help them.
I understand what you mean about women not leaving when they should. Sometimes they think they can 'reform' them and I have seen myself a girl I knew in college who couldn't wait to go back to the guy who had given her a black eye - to take up the fight again.
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Women & kids & pets deserve good treatment. Men are victims too. In my 2nd
mental health job, the young relative of our out-patient lady (who came for group) was
murdered by her ex after he destroyed her cat. Her kids were @school. It was incomprehensible to all in group the violence which took place. How could our lady
sleep at night? We gave her extra TLC and told her she could talk to us in or out of group or pass on sharing. How do you prevent this?
The world can be cruel.
HR-ML wrote: "HBW---Women & kids & pets deserve good treatment. Men are victims too. In my 2nd
mental health job, the young relative of our out-patient lady (who came for group) was
murdered by her ex after ..."
Spousal abuse/murder and rape Has always been a problem. But to me it appears society has been given leave to be more violent by Trump and his MAGA's. It's everywhere.
HR-ML wrote: "HBW---Women & kids & pets deserve good treatment. Men are victims too. In my 2nd
mental health job, the young relative of our out-patient lady (who came for group) was
murdered by her ex after ..."
It's not only men but it sure seems like they commit the great majority of these atrocities. And the 'law' moves far too slowly. A woman may know that her husband can not be trusted with their children, but the court may set hearings months away, and there you are. She can refuse to give him visitation, and end up in court herself - and he would still have access to the children. I'm just guessing as thank God, I've never been in this situation.
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Agree w/ you about #45 and MAGA, who pretend they are
patriotic but verbally and otherwise cut down on persons
who are different or hold different views. Or threaten or harm them.
HappyBookWorm2020 wrote: "HR-ML wrote: "HBW---Women & kids & pets deserve good treatment. Men are victims too. In my 2nd
mental health job, the young relative of our out-patient lady (who came for group) was
murdered by..."
When the police had rescued an abused woman, I was supposed to ask if the husband or SO had ever harmed the children.
I wish there weren't so many abusive relationships. There is too much anger and hatred and blame when things don't go the way these abusers think they should. Also, I think most of them are sociopaths.
Sorry to change the subject.OLT, I wanted to tell you I agree with your latest review of the new Stella Riley. I had such hopes for it. Also, why can't I comment on reviews on Amazon anymore? Has it been this way for a long while, and I just haven't noticed?
Roberta2 wrote: "I wish there weren't so many abusive relationships. There is too much anger and hatred and blame when things don't go the way these abusers think they should. Also, I think most of them are sociopa..."I don't think that's it. It's about control and power over another person. Rape and abuse has always existed, but it was rarely reported. The government stayed out of marriages and rapists were thought to be led on by the woman who was rapthings.ed. Some people still believe these falsities.
Roberta2 wrote: "Sorry to change the subject.OLT, I wanted to tell you I agree with your latest review of the new Stella Riley. I had such hopes for it. Also, why can't I comment on reviews on Amazon anymore? Has..."
They stopped allowing comments on reviews maybe 4 or 5 years ago, I think. That's the main reason I came over here to Goodreads. Not only did it become impossible to comment at a review, but they also deleted all old comments at all reviews. I wonder if the powers that be at Amazon consult with Ron DeSantis about policies.
Roberta2 wrote: "I wish there weren't so many abusive relationships. There is too much anger and hatred and blame when things don't go the way these abusers think they should. Also, I think most of them are sociopa..."Some of the biggest tells that you should not get close to this person are when they always want to know where you are, show up unexpectedly where you are, and possibly have a friend who shadows you. I ran into that in college.
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My late friend's spouse was v controlling. He knew she was super
independent. Once they wed, he said sell your car, I'll drive you everywhere.
She kept her car. One day he flipped and removed labels from all canned goods & chopped down their mailbox. He went to the psych ward. The first day I met him - he said he was an alcoholic- rare as I was a stranger. They got divorced. A few yrs later he killed himself in the bathtub and no one found him for days. Which told his ex, and
me also that he was socially isolated. My friend was lively and smart and Phi Beta
Kappa (SP?): what did she see in him? He had a dull effect & no humor. She wanted to 'rescue' him?
HR-ML wrote: "HBW- being stalked by someone is creepy. Sorry you were subjected to this & more. My late friend's spouse was v controlling. He knew she was super
independent. Once they wed, he said sell your ca..."
The young man who was fixated on me was older than most of us, and had mental health issues. I can't remember what I told him (that was almost 50 years ago) but I tried to let him down easy. At least I wasn't peering around corners anymore.
HR-ML wrote: "HBW- being stalked by someone is creepy. Sorry you were subjected to this & more. My late friend's spouse was v controlling. He knew she was super
independent. Once they wed, he said sell your ca..."
This is usually how it starts. For many the attention paid in the beginning is flattering but than it starts to morph into controlling. Your friend was gutsy and lucky to nip it inn the bud. Many women are afriend of what will happen to them financially, physically, to their children, and/or have accepted that they're not a very capable person, It IS usually a financial hit. It is not so easy to leave and very scary for many.
This is terrifying, like something out of a movie. He may have been influenced by movies. https://www.cnn.com/2023/08/02/us/fbi...
HBW, the most puzzling thing to me is that he has a wife and children. Could he have hidden this from them?
Have any of you been following the serial murderer on Long Island. They've been looking for him since 2010 or 11. He appeared to be a regular guy, architect, married with two daughters.https://www.oxygen.com/true-crime-buz...
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But people of all education and socioeconomic types can be murderers.
I've read 2 true crime books where an MD was the murderer.
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I don't like that either. A story about a dog who lives a long good life with his family would be good.
I liked this one. It was narrated by the dog.
https://www.amazon.com/Love-Chocolate...