Greetings. Oh what horror I had to endure over the passed 48 hours. I have no idea whatsoever how I’m ever going to survive this. I keep on scratching myself to see if I’m awake and this isn’t just my worst nightmare.
Just look at this little horrible creature Mommy and Daddy brought home on Friday afternoon…
Good grief. You would have thought after they had me, the bar was set at the acceptable standard of beauty. This thing is horrendous. And njapping. And definitely not a cat. Worst part of all – naming it Anna and hoping it will make me go all warm and fuzzy with acceptance.
Of course I have my tail in a knot and ignore my Mommy completely. That will be the status quo until she gets rid of the little mutt. And if she doesn’t, I will have to take matters into my own hands. Luckily my Mommy goes back to school this week, so it will provide me with ample time to make a plan. I just hope she doesn’t plan on taking the little mongrel to school with her.
What horrors did you have to face this week?
Adding to the litter
No, the little mongrel is not part of the litter. Although the two Labradors seem to be quite taken with her. Our week started so good with a great Book Club meeting and my Mommy bringing home such great books to read this month.
Somehow, The Frequency of Us by Keith Stuart slipped us by for the better part of two years. Gosh, we are enjoying this book so much!
Nothing new purchased this week (accept for the mutt. I can’t believe people money for things like that) and only one new book for review. But that’s only due for early next year, so we’ll talk about it later on.
Scratching the Blog Pole
It’s been a rather uneventful week on the blog, back to school will probably bring a bit more rhythm. But if you’ve missed any of our posts and just need to catch up, here’s the links:
- Blog Tour: The Lady and her Duke by Ruth A. Cassie – I think we really need to read this series! Still on sale at Amazon I see.
- Book Review: A Midlife Holiday by Cary J. Hansson
- Throwback Thursday with Froelich’s Ladder
- Book Review: Shifting and Shenanigans by Elizabeth Pantley – this book has to be our highlight of the week. Such fun! Ha. I need to get the little mutt to Frank… Frank will know what to do.
On the Couch
Recently Finished
Shifting and Shenanigans – review on top. The Mysterious Howling (The Incorrigible Children of Ashton Place #1). I remember A.J. @ Read All the Things going on about it and she wasn’t wrong. It was really good and the audio recording worth mentioning.
Currently reading/watching/listening
I can’t remember who recommended Timeless to us, but thanks! This is really a good show, we love the historical aspects so much. Between the lines is up for review somewhere during the next two weeks and How to stop Time is our current audio. Perhaps not the best audio choice, but still good. What was the best audio book you’ve listened to lately?
We wish you all a great week ahead and hopefully I can give you an update on the disappearance of the mutt next week…
Remember to link up to our gorgeous hosts Debbie @ Readerbuzz with The Sunday Salon, Kimberly @ Caffeinated Reviewer with The Sunday Post and Marlene @ Reading Reality with Stacking the Shelves.
Anna is adorable! Elza, I hope you learn to get along with her and forgive your mom and dad.
Oh poor Elza! My cat has still not adjusted to the dog and it’s been 8 months. Though we’ve now gotten to toleration and the cat essentially constantly teasing the dog so I think things are working out a bit more. Anna is so adorable! Share more pictures!
Evelyn Hugo and Lessons in Chemistry are two recent favorites of mine. I hope you enjoy them and that you get used to the new puppy. (Love your blog, btw!)
Awww, what a cutie. So sorry to see Elza not loving her yet. I’ m sure she’ll warm up!
The Lady and Her Duke looks really good. I need something fun and light for the rest of the summer! Hope back-to-school goes well. Have a great week!
Oh my goodness, Elza, what trauma you have been through last week! I hate to be the one to tell you, sweetie, but I wouldn’t expect Anna to be disappearing from your lives any time soon. I’d suggest you find a good place to hide until Anna settles in. You never know…you might be good friends one day.
The Frequency of Us is new to me. I hope you’ll tell us more next week if it turns out to be good.
Timeless is also new to me. I’m off now to add it to my cue on Hulu.
What a sweet puppy!! Have a great week.
Oh I’m so sorry that you’re having to deal with such a dreadful interloper, Elza! Though I’m not sure that ignoring Mom is perhaps the best strategy?? Let’s hope that Anne turns out to be more fun to be with, once term starts again:)). I’ve just finished listening to Pride & Prejudice in audible’s Jane Austen collection, which was huge fun. Have a good week – if you can!!
Your new puppy is adorable! I loved Lessons in Chemistry!
Hi Bonnie!
She is very cute yes. Looking forward to Lessons in Chemistry!
Aw, what a wonderful new pup! Such a wonderful edition to your family!
Happy reading and have a great week ahead!
Hi Sara!
We are very happy with her and I think she is very happy being with us as well!
Anna is adorable! Eventually, you’ll become friends, or at least learn to tolerate each other. :).
Lessons in Chemistry was one of my favorite books of the year, I hope you enjoy it too.
Oh Wendy, she is so adorable!!! A lot of work, but still fun and very fulfilling.
Looking forward to Lessons in Chemistry!
Anna is so cute 😍😍😍. Not as cute as Elza, of course, but a close second. I loved Lessons in Chemistry! Enjoy!!!
Hi Tessa!
Oh Anna can be cuter that Elza, that’s fine. Elza will forever be a queen and she sure behaves like one.
Looking forward to Lessons in Chemistry!
What??? You have… a dog?? Congrats!!!! Er, I mean… sorry Elza! Oy.
Hi Greg!
Oh Elza is going to be okay, she’s way to inquisitive to remain in hiding forever and she was sleeping with us again already last night.
Love my new puppy!!
Whew that’s good! Maybe they’ll be besties soonish?
Cat, mutt, and Elza – delightful combo! 🙂 Thanks for the visit and sure hope you enjoy your upcoming reading.
Hi Terrie!
This can definitely be a delightful combo!! Let’s seen what happens…
Thanks for the visit and I hope your week is good so far.
My cats are still in high dungeon over the dog that moved in here last year.
Aah shame Heather!!
Hopefully all will be well here eventually….
Elza, I know it’s hard to adjust when someone new comes into the household. But maybe he really needs a home? And perhaps you’ll like him better as you get to know him. If not, well, I hope the two of you can at least tolerate each other. I promise, your mommy doesn’t love you any the less just because there’s another dog in the house.
Aaah, thanks for your lovely and encouraging message. Yesterday was way better already, but I took the little one with me to school today, so I will have to see how it goes tonight…..
Oh, I laughed out loud at the “mutt” and naming it Anna! Looking forward to hearing about more of their adventures. I hope the week goes well for you as you settle back into work!
Hi there Cindy!
I think there is a few adventures to come from these two, yes. I might have to update the blog in a year or so…!!!
Week is good so far, I hope the same for you!
Oh, Elza! I’m so sorry about Anna. My Dax had a hard time when we brought in a new cat named Eddy. She’d hide in the closet by jumping from my dresser to the top shelf. Eddy was clumsy and couldn’t jump up there so she’d be safe from his shenanigans. I hope you find a place you can be safe from Anna.
PS: Thanks for stopping by my post.
Elza is a resourceful little madam and she quickly figured out to jump on the counter to get away. But she is becoming more inquisitive for the little one!
You must have patience to mix types of pets, altho I know many people who have both cats and dogs in their homes, and they get along. I do miss my little dog but am allergic to cats.
We have 2 Labradors and 4 cats and all of them get along. Accept for my aunt’s old cat, but he came in a bit older and not used to the big family.
Anna is settling in nicely and I think she’s going to brings loads of fun memories.
Awww…Elza, Anna looks very cute. I’m sure you will be best buddies soon.
I’m hoping to start Shifting & Shenanigans soon. I like to read the reviews after so as not to unintentionally read spoilers. It does look like another great series though.
Hope you have a great week!
Hi Yvonne!!
Anna is such a cutie, they will all sort each other out quickly.
Let me know when you’ve read Shifting and Shenanigans, would love to hear your thoughts on it.
Have a good week!
LOL, I hope the new edition to the fam is accepted! Have a lovely week.
She is so at home already, I don’t think she really cares if she’s accepted or not!
No, it’s actually really going quite well.
I am just finihsing up How to Stop Time. I liked The Midnight Library better but this is interesting. Haig is a good author.
Hi there Tina!
I’ve read The Midnight Library and I listen to How to Stop Time, but so far I am enjoying it. Will see if it’s as good as The Midnight Library.
Have a good week and thanks for the visit!
Oh boy Elza, I can see why you are so upset – how dare they do that to you? LOL Anna is a cutie though – I hope you end up liking having the company when mommy and daddy are not home. The Seven Husband of Evelyn Hugo is on my 2022 reading list – our book group is planning on reading it. Have a good week!
Hi Diane!
Two days later and it’s already going better at home. Elza is a bright little thing and she knows that if she doesn’t accept Anna, she might miss out.
I haven’t started with the Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo yet, but hope to by the weekend.
Your blog is always so cute! And your congrats on your newest family member – adorable!!!!
Thank you Erin!!
We are enjoying the new family member tremendously. She is adorable!!!
What a cute puppy! Anna, so sweet!
Thank you Diana!
Yeah a new dog in the house must be unfathomable. But how cute! right?! Sounds like some great fantastic reads. I love Matt Haig.
Hi there Trin!
Oh Anna is adorably cute and Elza will have to get her knickers out of the knot I’d say.
I am lucky to enjoy such great reads lately yes!
Those are cute cartoons you included with the book covers! Looks like a sweet puppy.
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Thanks Mae!
I love playing around on CANVA and I actually use a few of them again and just change the pictures!
Anna is very cute, think she’s going to bring us lots of joy. Elza will get over it eventually…
What a gorgeous puppy! I really enjoyed both Evelyn Hugo and Lessons in Chemistry and hope that you do too! Have a wonderful week ahead.
Hi there Jodie!
Aaah she really is the cutest little thing ever. Elza is a real princess, but this one is going to be fun and games.
Looking forward to reading Evelyn Hugo and Lessons in Chemistry.
Have a good week ahead!
🤣🤣 I’m dying! I’m sure you’ll get used to the little mongrel soon, Elisa!! You’re speaking like a true feline…
As for the books, I loved Evelyn Hugo! I full-on ugly cried more than once but towards the end… Phew! I couldn’t believe how invested I’d gotten!!
Hope the return to school goes well!
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Hi Nicci!
How right you are – Elza is such a feline and a real queen. I do hope that she and Anna will become great friends.
Looking forward to Evelyn Hugo! Will keep you guys posted.
Thanks for the visit and I’m glad our post brings a smile to your face.