Reviews for book "Otter Was A Beagle-ish Dog" by Cliff Yankovich

We are pleased to report that Cliff's book, "Otter Was A Beagle-ish Dog", has been selling in our store and on our website. (You can buy it online here: Cliff's Book Online.)

We are even happier that we have started to get comments and reviews from readers.

Ruth W. wrote a 100 word review for Schuler Books to use in their stores:

"Otter Was a Beagle-ish Dog is an entertaining collection of musings, from the author's younger days hitchhiking the deserts of Arizona, to an intimate and moving chronicle of the ordeal he underwent fighting throat cancer. Throughout the pages, Cliff's reminiscences of the abiding presence of his beloved dog Otter, and Otter's innate ability to sense what Cliff needs, overlay the book with humor and personal reflection. He writes frankly and humbly, without a shred of self pity. His casual, homey prose makes this book a joy to read." 

Aleah is our favorite diamond supplier. She was kind enough to send some pictures of her reading the book to her son along with some comments:

Cliff has compiled the comments here on his blog:

Comments & Reviews of "Otter Was A Beagle-ish Dog"

Adjustable chains in sterling silver, gold plated, and solid gold - starting at less than $50.

We have found a brand of adjustable length chains that are just FANTASTIC.

 

Imagine owning ONE chain that will adjust from a maximum of 22 or 30 inches

to being as short as you would like.

 

 

 

One chain that will allow you to wear a pendant on the outside of

a bulky sweater or to tighten it up to a choker length -

and any point in between.

 

 

Are you wondering HOW THEY WORK?

Well, it is simple and brilliant. Look at the round bead that

is mounted directly under the clasp - that bead has silicone in it.

The silicon gently grips the chain - firm enough to hold a pendant, but

loose enough to allow you to hold the bead and gently pull the chain in

either direction to make it longer or shorter.

 

HOW COOL IS THAT?

 

The best part of this story is that these adjustable chains are available

in Sterling Silver, plated Sterling Silver and solid 10kt and 14kt gold.

 

The price on sterling chains starts at less than $50.

The gold plated sterling chains (in yellow OR rose gold) start under $75.

Solid gold chains (in 10kt or 14kt) start at $125.

 

Chains generally come in lengths of 16, 18, 20, 24, and 30 inches.

Many times ladies WISH they had a 17 inch chain or a 22 inch chain.

Now, those wishes can come true.

Stop in a take a look at the adjustable length chains at Chimera Design.



Sterling and enamel beads for CMU and WMU.

We just added some new Collegiate Beads. We have Central Michigan University (above) and Western Michigan University (below).

 

The sterling and enamel beads are $59 and the all sterling ones are $49.

 

They are Made in Michigan!

Petoskey Stone Beads for your bracelets.

Julie and I just took a trip up North and we found a source for beads made from Petoskey stones and other Michigan stones. They fit on bracelets from Pandora and every other major brand (Troll, Reflection, Kara, etc.). $25.00 each.

Michigan Mitten Beads for your bracelet.

 Here at Chimera we are crazy about our home state. What is not to love? Four seasons - miles and miles of the best beaches on the planet on FRESH water with NO sharks!

These sterling Mittens are made to fit on Pandora bracelets as well as those from every major brand. You can have a plain Mitten or one with "Michigan" spelled out for everyone to see! 

Grand Rapids is a suburb of Lowell (but don't tell anyone there) and they have their very own mitten.

Say Ya! to da U.P. too, eh?  We have not forgotten the beautiful Upper Peninsula.

All of these sterling beads are $49.00 - but you can order them during the month of May for just $39.00.

There are a bunch of other Michigan towns and cities available. Look here:

Sterling Michigan Beads Here

Just Arrived - soft, traveling cases for your jewelry.

 We just got in a selection of cases for you to use when you travel with your jewelry. They are all fairly small and many of them are soft - easy to tuck in pretty much any place in your luggage.

 The best part is that they are priced from $20 to $36.

Flasks - They are back at Chimera Design.

Yippee! Flasks are back at Chimera Design.

We sold flasks for several years and then our supplier phased out of them We have been getting requests lately and I am happy to report we are back in the flask business.

We have a pretty good selection in the store AND we have access to another hundred or so styles, shapes, and capacities. From the little 4 oz leather one to 12 oz all steel versions. We have Jack Daniels flasks and the more feminine selections like the one below with crystals or the Amy Brown "Naughty Fairy". 

Flasks are fun and they make great gifts. They range in price from $12 to $80 with the majority of them in the $30 to $45 price range. Come on in and take a look. 

Handmade jewelry for under $50.00.

 Julie makes lots of fun jewelry for under $50.

These silver buttons are $48 for the top pair 11mm

and $39 for the smaller 9mm pair.

 We always try to have some of Julie's crosses in stock.

They range in price from $39 for the small ones with no gemstones to $129 for the big ones with gems. Includes the chain!

It was a good message then - and a needed message now.

We usually have peace signs in various shapes and sizes.

These big ones (25mm) are only $49.00.