tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18677180.post1553364287235524626..comments2023-08-13T04:39:27.166-04:00Comments on Meritorious Mysteries: GUEST Blogger Linda O. JohnstonMsmstryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16482398424851486681noreply@blogger.comBlogger7125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18677180.post-8732113715221880592009-12-18T22:38:27.817-05:002009-12-18T22:38:27.817-05:00Dear Author mysteryheel.blogspot.com !
I can not ...Dear Author mysteryheel.blogspot.com ! <br />I can not participate now in discussion - there is no free time. I will return - I will necessarily express the opinion.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18677180.post-59143840879589100062009-12-16T13:24:05.524-05:002009-12-16T13:24:05.524-05:00Love the image of the doggie snuggling with you, J...Love the image of the doggie snuggling with you, Janie!Linda O. Johnstonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01512430135042480450noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18677180.post-55798915274486628322009-12-15T22:57:50.372-05:002009-12-15T22:57:50.372-05:00I always give books as presents As for pets, I sp...I always give books as presents As for pets, I spent the night at my parents' last night and their little dog, crawled under my covers and curled up against my legs. I know I was a bit warmer. And I supposed he was, too!Janie Emaushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17053003978794589095noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18677180.post-9075293247618399842009-12-15T10:42:17.502-05:002009-12-15T10:42:17.502-05:00I'm delighted to hear that you and your pet-si...I'm delighted to hear that you and your pet-sitter enjoy Kendra's adventures, Mary. Your story about the caged cats is sad. I've been doing research on animal cruelty and shelters for my upcoming Kendra spin-off about Lauren Vancouver, pet rescuer, and although I won't be putting anything too graphic in my cozy mysteries, it's hard to hear sometimes about what people do to pets, even in the name of "helping" them. How great, though, that you rescue cats!<br /><br />Mommy kissing Santa is definitely something to ponder, Vicki! And I love the picture you described of reading peacefully after all the excitement of a holiday dinner is over.<br /><br />But aren't those shows more dramatic with all the darkness and mystery, MSMSTRY? And how great that you support independent bookstores that way. Books forever!Linda O. Johnstonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01512430135042480450noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18677180.post-63700132994528545122009-12-15T10:14:13.799-05:002009-12-15T10:14:13.799-05:00I'm a "wonderer" myself. Why do most...I'm a "wonderer" myself. Why do most of the scenes in CSI occur in dark labs and/or with tiny mag flashlights? What happened to the cuddly babies in some sitcoms after they reached the toddler stage? <br /><br />And, yes! I absolutely give books as gifts. Of course, I try to match mysteries to people's interests, but I also give cookbooks, biographies, and gardening books—all purchased at independent bookstores.<br /><br />Just yesterday, I took a true Christmas book to a friend who invited me to a "proper English tea." Books as gifts rock!Msmstryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16482398424851486681noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18677180.post-31178974561339725232009-12-15T09:18:09.817-05:002009-12-15T09:18:09.817-05:00Oh yes, books are the best presents! I love settli...Oh yes, books are the best presents! I love settling in with a new book on Christmas afternoon, after dinner's been eaten and the dishes done.<br /><br />And certainly the holidays provide lots of mysterious fodder -- why WAS Mommy kissing Santa Claus? <br /><br />Fun post, Linda!Vicki Lanehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08114677510459055768noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18677180.post-39957946009584352682009-12-15T08:34:39.461-05:002009-12-15T08:34:39.461-05:00Linda, great post! I love giving books as presents...Linda, great post! I love giving books as presents, in fact I buy copies of all your books for my wonderful pet-sitter--she is a huge fan. (so am I!) And I totally agree, "pets are not hobbies, they're family." I feel exactly the same way. I was rather disheartened to chat with a cat breeder in the pet food aisle of a local supermarket. He told me he keeps male cats "in cages" for the first five years of their life to "control their breeding" and then they are finally allowed to join the other "pets" in his home. Sad, really. Hate to think of these wonderful animals being locked up in solitary, just so buyers can have a "designer cat" with just the right coloring and characteristics. All my cats (8!) are rescues... Dr. Mary Kennedyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08830775228121609168noreply@blogger.com