We came home from New Jersey to a true November wind, a gray day giving way to a brilliant sunset, the cold wind whipping across the pasture, the grass turning brown, Red going to work again to keep the sheep away from the barn while the donkeys ate, the dog and sheep in the timeless standoff, each defining the other.

This is an important week for me, another important week. I had my Ted Talk, that is out of the way, now on Tuesday my 25th book is being published, “Second Chance Dog: A Love Story,” one of the most important stories in my life. On Tuesday at 7 p.m., I will launch the book at Battenkill Books, my hometown bookstore. At 7 p.m. Wednesday, I’ll be at Northshire’s  new Saratoga store. On Tuesday morning at 10:30 a.m., I’ll be on WAMC’s (Northeast Public Radio) Morning Roundtable with Joe Donahue and at 3 p.m. Tuesday (EDT) I will be interviewed for an hour by the brilliant Kathleen Dunn of Wisconsin Public Radio. She is the most penetrating interviewer I ever speak with, I am eager to talk with her.

This week, I’ll also begin kicking off some online promotions for “Second Chance Dog.” People who pre-order the book (there is still more than 24 hours left will get the book signed by Maria and I (if they wish) and will be eligible for free dog food, photos and books. We are hoping to hit 500 pre-orders at Battenkill Books, my local bookstore.(518 677-2515), we are getting close. I will also be giving away free books right up to Christmas through my Facebook Page and the daily postings of topics pertaining to love, dog training, second chances. I’ve got 70 books to give away. I’ll be posting podcasts, videos and other things relating to this book – the new book tour is getting underway. Come and see.

I feel good about the November wind, it is bringing good things to me.