What's In the BFTB Office?

This is the typical scene in the Barking from the Bayou office. Bentley and Pierre like to keep me company. This is how they usually sleep with Pierre on the Kuranda bed and Bentley under my card catalogue. 

Looking Back on 3 Years of Barking from the Bayou

   It is hard to believe that it was 3 years ago today that my life went to the dogs. Literally. What started out as a platform for my book series morphed into a lifestyle dog blog and I couldn’t be happier. Barking from the Bayou has become much more than a hobby. My husband Skipper and I have worked to build the blog into a place where our readers can forget the troubles of life and enjoy a laugh or smile. We have learned so much and have so much more to learn. I know blogging has made me a better pet parent to Bentley and Pierre. It is our hope that we have helped you too.

Barking from the Bayou

   It’s official and I could not be more excited…my blog has gone to the dogs! That’s not something most people would brag or be excited about but in this case it is a very positive move. For several months, I have wandered rather aimlessly through the blogosphere. I touched on a variety of subjects and learned how to build the site, install gadgets, widget, and whatchamacallits. It has been a learning experience. I knew the day would come when I would have that “aha” moment and find my niche. Luckily, for me that day came last week. As I mentioned in a previous blog, I discovered a group of fabulous pet bloggers. It is the BlogPaws Community. They have been so friendly and helpful to me. I have already made friends and look forward to networking with many others.
   I visited their website, read the mission statement, and looked at the groups, blogs, and activities. Needless to say, I joined on the spot! “Aha!” My aimless wandering was over! It was the same feeling I experienced when the idea for The Returns hit. Sometimes you just know when it’s right.
   After discussing the change of direction to a permanent Pet/dog blog with my husband, we spent a couple of days deciding on a new name. I’ll still be using the www.mkclinton because it is my domain name. I wanted something catchy and original. That turned out to be easier said than done. We came up with some brilliant ideas. Unfortunately, someone else had thought of them too. Finally, he came up with Barking from the Bayou last night. I loved it immediately and nobody else was using it. WooHoo!! Winner! We went out today and he took some photos for my header. Once we got home, he went to work on designing and even added The Returns boating in the bayou! I’m a very lucky wife. I changed my entire template. I hope you like the new look and concept.
   Thank you for your continued support. Please tell your dog loving friends to join me. I will have adoptable pets, pet product reviews, inspiring stories, and ways you can help.