Black 'n' Gold Girl's Book Spot

Has this ever happened to you before, you lend a book to a friend only to get it back with dog-eared pages, water stains, or worse yet food stains? Yeah. I think it is a tragedy that has befallen us all at some point or another. Check out this fun video from Epic Reads about the drastic steps you can take if this ever happens to you again! I think she takes it rather well, I'd have sat in the corner and cried. :-P  

Benedict Cumberbatch at the international TIME magazine photoshoot.  

"Cookie Monster Learns a Lesson from Tom Hiddleston"

I get tears in my eyes every time I hear the song "A Thousand Years" by Christina Perri but from now on I'll probably ugly cry every time I hear it because I will think of this video... I AM the world's most romantic and sentimental Whovian. A Thousand Years - Doctor/River (River's Timeline) posted by ViveAmneris

It's been a while since I've posted a cute dog pic so I thought I'd one up it today and post a super cute video that I found. Of course it's a collie but even if you aren't familiar with the breed I think you'll agree that this pup is adorable! I guess all collie's have something quirky about them, the one in the video apparently doesn't like styrofoam cups. My dog Coco doesn't like finger nail clippers, sweepers, pencil sharpeners, the emergency radio scanner, helicopters and the list goes on... Sometimes I really wonder what in the world is going through her head!

It's Friday and it's almost 70 degrees so I am a happy camper. Unfortunately not everyone is enjoying such a beautiful day today and many people across the world are coping with sadness and loss in lieu of the earthquakes, tsunamis and floods that have hit areas like Haiti, Australia, and Japan. It's easy to take for granted the comfort and safety we have here in the US but we need to remember that someday it could be us. So the next time you complain about the cold and the snow and the rain just remember Japan and war torn countries like Afghanistan and Iraq and be thankful for what you have! I know I will be thinking twice! Please remember to donate or help out with the relief efforts in Japan in anyway you can, the Red Cross is always taking donations. If you can't donate or are unable to help, everyone (including you) can say a prayer! ****************************************************** As a dog lover this video really grabbed my heart and made me think, ...

I realize I haven't been around much this week and I apologize but, "Tis the season..." and all that sort of thing! :-) I hope you all have a Merry Christmas and happy holiday season with safe travels and great get-togethers with family and friends! I'll be back full swing next with week with some great books and fun posts! To get in the holiday spirit click on the "Merry Christmas" below and listen to Black 'n Gold Girl's favorite holiday video of the year ;-) MERRY CHRISTMAS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!