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Looking for gift ideas for the dads in your life? (Father’s Day is soon!) Check out Jennifer’s recommendations on Book-alicious Mama.
Some of my nearest and dearest were able to attend BEA this year. Shannon, from River City Reading, has written up some fantastic posts about her time there. This one, about the off-beat books she discovered there, is particularly interesting.
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I had a lousy 6 day period. My sweet and silly George passed away suddenly. I keep telling myself that even if he only lived to be 3, he had the best life. He was funny and he was loving and he was loved in return more than I can say. I’ll miss “reading” with you, pal.
Less than a week later I was in a car accident. Blerg. I had some neck pain but ended up being fine. The same can’t be said for my car. It was totaled. Now I have to car shop. GROSS.
Here’s hoping that the next week is better than the last. It has to be!
Thanks so much for visiting me here. I hope you have a great week! What’s happening in your neck of the woods? Let me know by leaving a comment.
The Relentless Reader 
Oh, no!! So sorry to hear about George and your accident… the week ahead has got to be better. Take care.
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I really hope this week is a bit better for you and you're starting to feel better after the accident. Thanks for sending people to take a peek at my post!
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Oh my goodness! You've had quite the week. I'm so sorry about everything, especially your kitty and your car. Glad to see you are doing okay, though.
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Jennifer, what an awful week for you! I'm so sorry to hear about George; I know you must miss him terribly. And while I'm very glad you weren't hurt worse, I'm sure the accident shook you up. I hope you're able to replace your car quickly, and that you feel better soon. And that the right kitty comes into your life at the right time, when you're ready. Here's hoping that the coming week brings only good things your way!
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Your week sounds truly terrible. I'm sorry about your car, but most of all I'm so sorry to learn about your cat. Your George looks just like my own sweet Murray, who is my truest companion.
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You did have a hell of a week, my dear. I hope this one is so so so much better. All the hugs. 🙂
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I'm so sorry to hear about your week. Sending you some good vibes … and wishing you lots of good reading!
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Good grief! You are kidding? Wow. I'm sorry to hear that. I'm going to check out your links. Have a better week…please?
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So sorry to hear about George, and the accident. I hope the next few weeks will be much much better for you!
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Oh my goodness, the next week can only get better. I hope you're enjoying The Map Thief – sounds very interesting.
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This week WILL be better!!!
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You have had a really crappy time of it lately! 😦 Been thinking about you!! ((hug))
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That surely is a bad 6 days. Hopefully it all turns around for you soon!
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Sorry about your cat, Jen. I hope you getting better soon with your injury. Looking forward to what you have to say about The Map Thief.
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Oh, I am so sorry! Cats are members of the family, and losing them is painful. It must have been terrible to recover from a car accident while dealing with losing George. I'm glad that your neck pain is gone, though. Good luck with the car shopping.
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Oh no! What a horrible week! I'm glad the neck pain is gone. So sorry to hear about George. 😦
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So is this week off to a good start, at least? I hope so…and that you're feeling better.
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That was one shitty week! I hope things are starting to look up. I mean, I did have a dream about you and all. I'm assuming that's a sign of good fortune.
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Really hope this week will be better!! Enjoy your reading and good luck with finding a new car.
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Ugh. When it rains, it pours, huh? I'm sorry you had such a bad week 😦 Sending you good vibes for a speedy recovery, and [[[[hugs]]]] for your dearly departed kitty.
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Oh no, sorry to hear about George!! And your car accident. What a lousy week… sending you my best wishes!!
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