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My Inspirational Memoir, “Through Frankie’s Eyes” Turns One! Gift’s to Celebrate.

Posted by Barbara Techel

3D2 book cover tfeToday I celebrate the one year birthday of my memoir, Through Frankie’s Eyes!

My book is an uplifting gift for anyone who is a dog or animal lover, dachshund fanatic, mom, sister, aunt, best friend, vet or vet technician, animal advocates, or anyone who needs some inspiration. And pssst…. Valentine’s Day is right around the corner!

It’s because of loyal readers like you that it has been an amazing year since releasing my story out into the Universe to go where it may. What a joy it has been, and continues to be, to hear from those enjoying Through Frankie’s Eyes. Not only enjoying, but resonating with, or someone finding the courage to take a leap they’d been wanting to take.  It made it all so worth it.

A book that was hard to write at times – opening myself to feeling very vulnerable. But in being vulnerable, I received the gift of many like-minded beautiful souls like you, who I now feel this wonderful connection with.

Here are my gift’s to you with your order of Through Frankie’s Eyes:

1. With purchase you will receive this lovely, midnight blue pen (below), with my favorite quote inscribed on it: And the day came when the risk to remain tight in a bud was more painful than the risk to let it blossom. -Anais Nin, as well as, laminated postcard with a few other quotes that encourage to live from your heart.

I have limited quantities on hand of the pens, postcards, and books so be sure to order today through my website if you want to take advantage of this birthday celebration offer. Offer not good on orders through online stores like Amazon or through independent stores.

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**Please note Free Shipping is only good within the United States. Sorry I can’t extend this outside of the US as cost is too high for me to cover. But if you wish to still order and are outside of the US, please email me at barb@joyfulpaws.com so I can quote you shipping rate.

3. Each book will be autographed by me, as well as stamped with Frankie’s authentic paw print.

These are for orders made only through my website, Joyful Paws.

Offer good now through Feb. 7th, 2014 or while quantity lasts.

It’s a Slipper Kind-A-Day.

Posted by Barbara Techel

wiener dog slippersThis working from home can have its advantages. Especially on a day like today when it has been lightly snowing most of the day and now the wind is picking up, blowing the snow around. My kind of day to stay in my wiener dog slippers all day long.

As you can see by the photo, they are Gidget approved.  I imagine all dachshunds would approve.  Though some may think they are stuffed toys and try to shake them or dig the stuffing out!

I’ve been awake since 1:00am tossing and turning though not sure why. Sometimes that just happens. So I’m beginning to wilt after having written a chapter for my new book, Joie’s Gift- Finding Purpose in the Pause as well as wrote my bi-weekly newsletter which comes out this Friday again.

I’m about thunk out for the day, so will keep this short and sweet. But before I go, I know you doxie crazy loving people are likely just dying to know where I got these adorable slippers.

Well, my wonderful mom got them for me. She got them from the Animal Rescue Site.  Ok, wishing you all a slipper kind-a-day when you need it most!

Half Way Through. A Reminder to Take One Day at a Time

Posted by Barbara Techel

snug as a bug eHalf way through January.  Just when I find myself wanting to whine about the cold and snow, I catch a glimpse of Gidget all snuggled in.  This makes me smile.

I’m longing for flip flops, skirts, t-shirts and fun in the sun. But I don’t want to wish my days away either.

I do love the quiet of winter. Lots of time to read. Lots of time to concentrate on my writing. Spring and summer I tend to find myself a little more easily distracted and pulled in more directions.

Gidget snuggled in her doxie blanket reminds me to soak in the slower pace.

The winter makes me appreciate the Spring. Spring makes me appreciate the summer. Summer makes me appreciate fall.

The cycles of the seasons are reminders to me of the blessings that each season offers.  Without fail they all cycle back again.

Gidget, my little inspiration, to see all that is good in this moment and all the blessings yet to come. Sweet dreams little one.