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Dave Barry

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Last night the North of 25A Book Group hosted a Zoom discussion with Pulitzer Prize winning author Dave Barry.

 

Our group had read his wonderful, humorous and poignant  2019 book, Lessons From Lucy.  Lucy is his dog :)

 

Having been turned around/converted about dogs 8 years ago by the advent of my beloved Charcoal, the book resonated especially for me, eg, when she knows we’re about to go for a walk she first wants to play “keep away”.

 

Dave (after reading the book and chumming with him on Zoom, I feel like we're close friends) sums up the affinity between man and dog perfectly: Nobody loves you the way your dog loves you. When you’re with your dog, you may mentally be elsewhere, but your dog is not; your dog is always right there with you. When you’re gone, your dog is waiting for you to come back, so it can be with you again. Because being with you makes your dog happier than anything else.

 

So true and I hope you share that wonderful feeling with me.  If not, you are missing out and my advice is that you should look into acquiring a rescue dog.

 

Big Thanks to previous featured Book Group author (Laugh Lines) Alan Zweibel (and co writer of the recently released movie Here Today starring Billy Crystal and Tiffany Haddish) for facilitating and moderating our Zoom event.

 

The Lucy book had an unexpected ending which brought tears to my eyes and the Zoom visit was both fun and enriching.

 

Thank you to Dave for all that you did, including singing, plus all the participants and our guests.

 

Next up Tom Piazza!

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Submitted by Judy_Mauer on Thu, 06/10/2021 - 21:38

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Judy Mauer

Sounds like a great meeting - and a real tribute to the love of dogs
Victoria Drogin

Wonderful experience - both the book club and owning charcoal. They do own a piece of our hearts. (Our pets… and books too :))
Benjamin Geizhals

I wonder what Charcoal’s comment to this blog would be. Charcoal is so lucky to have you and Joanne in her life.
Fred Klein

It’s a Mutual Admiration Society, my Charcoal, Joanne and me :)
Shelley Simpson

So now I know what I will be reading next! And thank you for plugging rescues!
Jane Beddall

Our shelter dog, Togo, couldn't agree more! (He is named after Nancy Drew's dog, who is named after the top dog in the heroic sled run with serum to Nome -- though Balto gets the credit.)

Submitted by Steven_Lichtenstein on Thu, 06/10/2021 - 23:19

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Steven Lichtenstein

Why can’t we train people (family) to be more like dogs?
Dana Charlton

It sounds like last night's zoom meeting was a tailwagger! I read your blog to Rosie and she liked it. Now I will get a copy of "Lessons From Lucy". As you know, Rosie is a rescue dog and most of my earlier dogs were Bideawee Shelter dogs. They were each and every one of them, the Best. I am also grateful for your Charcoal ~ she brought out the best in you ~ that's what dogs do, after all!
Fred Klein

Always a pleasure to hear from Spartacus!
Daniel Schwartz

Dogs do make the best companion. Never complain and only want to return their loyalty.
ODEY RAVIV

Lucky to be in on the Zoom. A fun time. Dave Barry is as warm and cuddly as a cute dog.
Corey Bearak

I am happy to love my niece's dog who was subject of a blog in the Sunday space. My music is here when I return. And indeed sometimes omnipresent

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