There is another author among us!
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If you haven't met the lovely Dianne @ Narrow Dog Blog please go by and get acquainted with
her. She is the author of this best seller "WHOSE FACE IS IN THE MIRROR"
It is the true story of her life .
(I have her permission to post about this amazing lady)
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Dianne is sought after as a speaker and
this Wednesday morning, Dianne is leaving for VA. She will speak before a state advocacy, which is important because the audience will consist of judges, lawyers, shelter employees, etc. who deal with victims of abuse so it's important that they understand what is going on in the mind of a battered woman so they can better serve her as it can be a very frustrating .
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As you will read on her blog, this book was written 8 years ago and remains a bestseller on abuse.
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I intend to locate a copy and read her story right away.
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Now, let me pass on the details of a GREAT CHRISTMAS GIVEAWAY from
Now, let me pass on the details of a GREAT CHRISTMAS GIVEAWAY from
a fellow Texan @
Coloradolady
Coloradolady
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She is having a weekly giveaway Nov. 16-Dec. 20 and what a GENEROUS gift it is...
Be sure to go visit her!
Thanks for coming by...I LOVE you all!
73 comments:
GM BO...and thanks for the information about Diane book..I will visit her for sure..hope all is well on your side of the mountain today dear friend...hugs and smiles Gloria
Mornin', Bo...I can't wait to read this book. I have never been an abused woman but have always felt my heartstrings pulled when I hear about battered women and abused children. My heart hurts for them so much I don't know what to do...
I will find this book as soon as I can...and thanks for telling me about it.'
love, bj
Good Morning Bo. Thank you for spreading the word about Diane's blog and the give away. I will check out both.
Thanks for getting the word out about Domestic Violence/Abuse. I, too, was a victim...many years ago (1981). After over a year of being followed, threatened, stalked, I finally took the situation in hand...and retaliated, or really showed him that I meant business...that he wasn't going to be allowed to hurt me again!!! And, I SCARED HIM away! (I didn't do anything illegal.) But, it showed him he didn't have control over me anymore...and if he EVER attempted to hurt me again, there would be severe consequences.
After 6-7 years, I saw him...1,000 miles or more away from home. When he spotted me in my car...HE ran!!! I guess I got my point across to him, huh?
~Blessings,
Jan
Good morning Bo, I am glad you were happy with my post. It actually was fun but it took hours. I am not the most adept at using the computer so it was probably less of a chore for someone who knows more about it. Any way it is done.
Dianne sounds like a person I would love to check out. What an interesting life she leads. I will read her book asap.
I posted about Coloradolady too. That is quite a give-a-way.
Have a wonderful day.
Love, Jeanne
Good Morning Bo...Thanks for telling us about Diane's book. She is doing important work that affects all of us. Have a greeat day!...Debbie
Hi there Bo, thanks for the info, Dianne sounds like an amazing person!
Hi Bo, It is great to get the message out. Woman don't have to stand for abuse. What an amazing lady! I'd be so nervous speaking before a group like that. Thanks for telling us about her and the giveaways sound like fun. We all love you too! You're just the sweetest.
~Warmly, Melissa :)
Thanks for the info on the book.. I'll have to share it wih my daughter. This is what she does for a living.. a subject close to her heart. She speaks all of over the country when not at the desk or in an interogation room..
hugs ~lynne~
Bo, I certainly will click over an check her site. Thanks so much on the book informtion. It's so sad that so many women go thru this in their lives.
blossom
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Hi Bo,
Thanks so much for the info about the fabulous giveaway! Hope you're having a great day. . .
Smiles,
Carol
Good Morning Bo... Great post today... I'll be sure to head over there and check out her site and book... Thanks... Come on over to my place... I have another bookworm award/meme for you to do... It is a little different then the first one going around... Have a great day...
(((HUGS)))
Donna
Good morning Bo, thanks for telling us about Dianne's book--a very pertinent topic that affects so many. I'll check it out.
Have a nice Wednesday!
Thanks Bo, I will certainly check out her bolg and her book! She sounds like a fasinating woman.
Buffie :)
That sounds like a good read, Bo. Thanks for telling us about it and about the giveaway. I may be from Florida, but I love Texas, too! Got lots of relatives and friends there. :-)
XO,
Sheila
Thanks for the info Bo...that is some amazing give away! Have a wonderful day my friend!!!
Bo - I only have a minute but thought I'd check out a few blogs. Thanks so much for telling us about the author among us. I will check out her blog later. I am friends with a victims' advocate who works with abused women. Also, thanks for the information about the giveaway.
Sweetie
Hi Bo
Thanks for stopping by for a cup of tea. And thanks for the tip on the giveaway too.
Hugs, Rhondi
Hi Bo!
Thanks for the book recommendation and the give away info!
I just participated in Diane's book tag on my blog.
Your "T to T" finds below are all so fabulous! I never find bargains like that.
Hugs, Pat
How neat to have another author among the bloggers. THere are a few out there!
Thanks for the book recommendation. Have you ever read The Glass Castle by Jeannette Walls? It is non-fiction, and a real eye-opener.
Evening, Bo! Oh, thanks for sharing about this book and the author's blog! I may need to read this one!
Be a sweetie,
shelia ;)
Hi Bo,
I just read your comment on Pat's blog and thought I might better check this out!
Thanks for the link and recommendation-sounds very interesting.
Diane
Hey Bo!!!!! Party on my blog for french!
xoxoxoxox
Donna
Thank you for posting about Dianne's wonderful book. I hope you are doing well. Can you believe it? Thanksgiving is NEXT WEEK!!!
Oh Bo, I'm so behind on my visits this week. My head is a whirl! My sweet baby has been violently hurling for the last 24 hours, in the midst of my having some rooms painted. I promise I'll do the meme soon! Now, I can't wait to go see what you had for Trash to Trez Tues. Hope you're doing well! Can't wait to see your Christmas decor, even if it was what your grandson use to like, I'm sure I'll love it all!!! Does he live with you?
Hi again Bo!
Isn't Dianne just amazing and impressive and so admirable?
Lisa & Alfie
Hi Bo, I'll have to check out these two ladies soon. I love the little table you got for $15, what a steal! I would have snatched that right up. I hope everyone is not to tired of my christmas decorating. My husband says I'm posting too much! hehe. I just love to decorate and wanted to share some of my ideas. Thanks for your visits, I really appreciate them! Kristen
Good morning Bo, I am up early today and here I am commenting before you visit me. You are hard to get ahead of girl. smile. I do hope you have a wonderful day.
Hugs...Jeanne
GM morning Bo, I have a to do list as long as my arm today, so when I get time I will come back for a visit and find out about the things on your blog. It is dear to my heart. But, please come by, I have something for you.
Love Ya,
Chris
Sounds like a great book! I'll check it out! Be sure to check out fridays post...it's a bunch more of beautifully decorated christmas trees!
That sounds like a great book.
Hey there sweet Bo! Thanks for the info on Diane! I have to go to her site and heck her out!
Thanks for coming to French's Par tay! (smile)
I hope you have a lovely day!
xoxoxoxo
Donna
GM Sweet BO...thanks girl for coming by and taking the TIME to read it all..yes I have a real passion for antiques..as we need to presevre them to past down to the next generation its apart of our history..always said I am just the caretaker of them..hope you have a great day on your side of the mountain girl...hugs and smiles Gloria
Morning Bo...thanks for the info on the book and the giveaway..I have never been abused or battered...I have always been loved...but in my lifetime I have known many a women that have been...I cannot bear to see to see nor can I tolerate a man that would hit or abuse a woman or child..we never know what hurt goes on behind close doors sometimes...take care sweetie and have a great day!
Hey Bo - just checking in to say Hi. I checked out the blog you have listed and she is a remarkable lady - I've never had to overcome any type of hardship but can admire anyone that has. Thanks for posting her book. I'll have to check it out.
Have a good one.
Lynette
Hi Bo! Thank you for your visit today and I hope you're having a lovely one!
Be a sweetie,
Shelia ;)
Hidy-doo, Mizz Bo...
nope, my computer is still in the hospital...maybe it will get home today.
I had about 2 weeks postings scheduled so I'm good for awhile longer...:O)
Hi Bo, Hope you had a nice day today. Our weather here in NC has warmed up a bit, thanks goodness!
Hi Bo, Thanks for visiting my red tree and your kindness. It's always so nice to hear from you. ~Melissa :)
Hi Bo, Thanks for the tidbit on the book. Such a sad topic...abuse! It is wonderful that this lady is making a difference with her speeches! ~Love back to you! Rhonda :)
Hi Bo,
I'll check out Diane's blog. Love your header pic, btw! Perfectly...oooo, la, la! :-) Susan
Hi Bo! This sounds like a great book. So many women fall into this situation I wish they all could get the help that they need. Deb
Nope Love YOU more.....French;) xoxo
Hi Bo,if you came over this morning and my new post wasn't up. Come back I was late posting today. sigh.
Hugs..Jeanne
This looks very interesting! I do a book club so maybe I can suggest this one. I'm off to check out the give away now.... Thanks for sharing!
I have tagged you... Come over and see what you need to do. Don't feel like you have to do it. I know some folks don't enjoy these and its just supposed to be fun.
~Liz~
Thank you for connecting us to this book. Wonder if it's on Amazon.de...
Katie
Thanks for the info on the book; that title sounds so interesting... Have a lovely weekend, Bo!
Hugs
cielo
Morning, Boness!! Aw, how sweet and I don't Jesus would mind if you borrowed my 5 things! lol
Be a sweetie,
Shelia ;)
Hi my sweet friend just wanted to stop by and say hello, I will check out Dianne's book and blog and coloradolady's givaways just as soon as I get caught up, have a fabby weekend Bo, hugs, Kathy
Good afternoon Bo.. you are such a sweetie to swing by.. Did you see the cabinet??? Did it look familiar? They are the greatest size aren't they? I hope you're having a super day..hugs ~lynne~
Bo, I have a couple of friends who suffered abuse, and I would be interested in this book. Thanks for sharing. And I'm coming back to look at your answers to those questions that Lorrie gave you.
XO,
Sheila
YOUR PIC OF THE SUGAR PLUM MICE IS SO PRECIOUS AND I LOVE YOUR SAYING ALSO.GOD NEVER BLINKS.GREAT THOUGHT FOR THE DAY...ANN
Oh my goodness.. I love your new blog front.. it is just toooo cute for words... the cabinet is on the post of A Man's Collection.
hugs ~lynne~
Bo, thanks for stopping over today.
I love your picture at the top of your blog how adorable. Now that's my kind of relaxation!
All snuggled up to a dog and two cute little mice.
I stayed home to day and got the dinning room decorating all done.
The office tree and all the decorating done in there (in here) and the fire place mantel. I will work on the great room and finish that up tomorrow and then on to the sitting room which is a 9ft tree, the kitchen nook, the grandkids rooms and bath room
And then it's on to the master bed and bath and then the hall bathroom. Maybe I'll be done by next week-end.
Happy Holidays
Blossom
I will post pictures Monday.
I will have to read your friends book...it sound like a sad but wonderful ending....God bless her to have come through everything and be strong.....
I love your little mice in your header....so cute...
Mo :-)
Bo this is gorgeous!
What a great background choice. :)
I just came back by to say hello, dear Bo! Your holiday background is just lovely!
Thanks Bo for the info on Dianne's book..such an important message for so many women. You are sweet to pass this info along.
I really appreciate all your visits to my blog. It's always puts a smile on my face to see a comment from you. I love your holiday background photo too..So cute! :)
Bo, you changed your header. It is adorable. Now I feel awful. We had a mouse in our house this week and we set a trap and killed it. sigh. I hated that, but I hate mice more if they are in my house.
It is 15 degrees here this am. Yesterday we had snow. What happened to global warming?
Bo, did you have trouble publishing any of your comments yesterday? I had a terrible time with so many bloggers I usually visit. Grrr. Dana did too. What's up with that.
Love ya, Jeanne
Good morning, sister friend...
I am totally IN LOVE with your new background and header..soooo Christmasy and i love your pink and red together...how cool!!
love, bj
lol lol Oh my word how sweet!!!! I came to say good morning to you girl and I see this new header pic and I busted out laughing!!! lol lol Oh that is the cutest thing! lol lol That's what I love about you girl...you don't think outside the box....you go a little further out of town with it!!! lol lol
Good morning sweetie, I'm sure glad you found the cabinet.. I would love having a spot of tea with you..so glad you swung by..
hugs ~lynne~
Hi Bo,
Your just make my day with your visit...I love seeing your beautiful picture pop up....and your sweet comments just touch my heart....
Thank you,
Hugs,
Mo :-)
GM BO...thanks girl for coming by my PINK Saturday...hope you have a great weekend..hugs and smiles Gloria
Bo you are too funny! My male charater better not be gay! LOL! I laughed out loud when I read your comment! (LOL)
xoxoxoxoxoxoxo
Donna
HEY! I love the new header picture....how very cute!
Love you holiday decorations BoBo, hugs Kathy
Evening, Bo! Thanks for popping in to see me and glad you agree I needed those little pink cake stands. Great new look to your blog!!
Be a sweetie,
Shelia ;)
Good morning Bo, thanks for your prompt visit to my post today. I do look forward to your comments. Poor Abe, his life was lost and he was a great man in my opinion. I do admire him very much. It could have something to do with my maternal grandmother's love of him and George Washington. She named two of her five son's in honor of those men. :)
Hace a great Sunday...Jeanne
Hey Bo....hope you are enjoying your weekend sweetie..I swear I love just coming here to visit to see your header pic! lol lol...oh..and you too of course! lol lol
Good evening beautiful Bo! I have something for you waiting on my blog... come get it! ;)
Have a great evening...
cielo
Hi Bo, Just popping in to see what you were up to! Love your new blog look! ...so festive! The header is cute too! Hope you have a wonderful and blessed Thanksgiving, if I don't "talk" to you before! :) ~hugs, Rhonda
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