As a recovering psychiatrist I’m obliged to begin by saying that guilt is one of the most destructive forces on the planet. The cure is to always remember that guilt is a choice. Blah, blah, blah. I’m retired so now I think it entirely appropriate to use guilt as a mechanism to manipulate people to satisfy my selfish needs. I knew if I whined enough someone would send me pictures with the book (I never doubted you for a second).
Here’s my amazing publisher Donna with one of the many copies at her disposal. God love her. How she survives dealing with me remains a mystery. She’s one cool customer.
Here’s a great one of 2 psychiatrists, Melanie and Dawn, former colleagues of mine, who decided the psychiatry conference they were attending needed a little injection of humour. It’s extraordinary how supportive they’ve been of my decision to run away. Thanks for everything ladies.
Next, Ben relaxing at his cottage. I’m especially flattered by this one because, according to his husband Nate, Ben hasn’t read a book in 10 years. He tends to lean toward the magazine-toilet combination, which explains his draw to this particular book.
Not to be outdone, Ben’s buddy Boone also had a go. He writes the book review column for the Globe and Mail, so I hope he liked it.
Here’s Kathleen’s little reading corner with a close-up of the best blook ever written.
And, perhaps the pièce de résistance, a pose with 2 of my neighbour Jean-Claude’s most outstanding vintages.
This is the most fun I’ve had with my clothes on. Who am I kidding? I haven’t had fun with my clothes off since middle age set in, too much work trying to keep everything in the right place. Next time I have a real treat for you, real live famous people and the blook, no photoshop required. Stay tuned…
Fun! I’m still trying to find the perfect shot for you.
(probably that would mean just the book, then)
How much do I love Ben’s table legs.
Do you think if we come on over for a visit, your kind neighbour would share those vintages? Just a thought? We do have so much to discuss!
You must mean “one” by the way?
Hello Bobbi, I am new to your blog and it looks like I have come just in time to find a new book! I am now excited to order your newest creation! You have some very lovely friends and why not a little guilt, you know? Anyway, you can’t help it if they feel guilty can you? I look forward to many more posts and think there will be some good “Bobbi-isms” found during my reading. Congratulations on your publication! Kim
Beautiful, Bobbi! I love that Boone is sipping a glass of white wine while reading your book. He’s a pooch after my own heart.
Go with guilt! It always does the trick!
Finding Me in France is our new book club selection. I am halfway through and sometimes laughing so hard I could cry.
Keep writing.
Suzanne
I’m meeting my husband in Manhattan in about two hours to get my FFMF shot on Times Square. Merci, grand DoG in the sky, for the clear weather — the lights of Broadway will look fab.
COOL!!!