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"I've seen a similar look of panic on elderly people when they are temporarily confused or feel abandoned, but this was different. Bessie's fear was not that we had lost her and she would be alone. Rather, she was afraid she had lost us and had failed to do her job as protector. There is a big difference."

----Thomas W. Farmen

This gem of a book comes as needed relief for those who are approaching older age. An incredible teacher and Headmaster of a school in rural Connecticut, Farmen is able to do the impossible. He shows us how his blind dog actually teaches him the lessons about growing older. While the topic is a delicate one, Farmen uses a pedagogy of the highest order to comfort his readers. I recommend this book for anyone who is approaching older age.

Hello, Littens!
Now reading:
"Bessie's Story" by Thomas W. Farmen. He's a retired headmaster of a former school I went to many years ago. He wrote a lighthearted tale about his old dog who went blind over the years. Farmen discusses how his blind dog taught him how to age gracefully. He's an amazing man and wonderful teacher as well. I'll let you know how it turns out. Bye for now...