I see that Rose is still working. I called Battenkill Books today and they said orders were coming in all day for books purchased for Christmas and in honor of Rose.  I went in and signed some. I had not really thought of that, but it was yet another reminder of the place she had in a lot of hearts. I’ll stop in the store Wednesday for a video of Connie and Marilyn, tired, happy and busy. I will, of course, sign books in honor of Rose – that would be an honor for me as well. Orders taken through Friday will definitely make it for Christmas, and people are also buying “Going Home,” my other books for themselves, family members, vets, shelters and rescue groups. Now,  to commemorate Rose as well.

Nobody need feel any pressure to buy anything, but it has been wonderful to see Connie and Marilyn and this great bookstore come alive this Christmas season, a very different feeling from last year. Connie is not lonely this year. She is also selling a lot of books besides mine (including the  readable and powerful Jenna Woginrich book “Barnheart” chronicling one young woman’s determination to have her own farm.)

You can call Connie or Marilyn at 518 677-2515. They are delightful to talk to, living testaments to the value of human bookstores. Or you can e-mail them at wwww.battenkillbooks.com. They now have Paypal. Do not feel any pressure to buy any books for Rose or any other reason, but I do love the fact that it might be Rose who pushes us to the 1,000 book mark. She was always more focused than me. For those of you who have bought books or can, thanks.