tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2389421550592866269.post3212455790011921925..comments2024-03-21T00:31:29.186-07:00Comments on Stacey O'Brien : Wesley the Owl: Hi Again, and thank you all for your lovely comments!Stacey O'Brienhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03821047137548565006noreply@blogger.comBlogger39125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2389421550592866269.post-63520862173295627872009-03-30T15:12:00.000-07:002009-03-30T15:12:00.000-07:00Sorry, I did not realize my first message actually...Sorry, I did not realize my first message actually went through! Sorry you have the same story twice!animal loverhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13921026397263272306noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2389421550592866269.post-3537483896192149182009-03-30T15:10:00.000-07:002009-03-30T15:10:00.000-07:00Hi Stacey,When I finished reading your book, 2 nig...Hi Stacey,<BR/>When I finished reading your book, 2 nights ago, I cried myself to sleep. What happened after that was amazing! At 5:30 AM my husband and I awoke to the sound of an OWL calling right outside our window! He sat in a tree and faced our bedroom and called for several minutes. It was so ironic and unexpected. It made me feel really good, almost as if the owl was trying to tell me that everything was ok.<BR/>As long as I live I will never forget that.<BR/>Thank you for sharing your story. I know it will teach many people about owls and their love, intelligence and the special place they have with us here on this earth.<BR/><BR/>Ann (Sammamish WA)animal loverhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13921026397263272306noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2389421550592866269.post-71989837182570517322009-03-30T15:04:00.000-07:002009-03-30T15:04:00.000-07:00Hi Stacey,I love your book and I have an amazing s...Hi Stacey,<BR/>I love your book and I have an amazing story to tell you. I am so thrilled you have a blog in which to do so. 2 nights ago I was up until after midnight finishing the book. I cried myself to sleep after reading the end. I was heartbroken. Then, at 5:30 AM my husband and I awoke to the sound of AN OWL right outside our bedroom window! He was on a branch of a maple tree facing our bedroom and he sat there calling for several minutes. I was so stunned and amazed by this. It was so ironic that this was the first thing that happened to me after crying myself to sleep about Westley. It actually made me feel like to owl was telling me that everything is ok. I am 46 years old and there have only been 2 times in my life that an owl has made himself known outside my window. The first time, I was just a child and the owl sat on the railing of a deck outside my bedroom window. It was summer and my unscreened window was open. Since reading your book I am guessing he was there to investigate one of the many rodents I kept as pets. <BR/>Anyway, I wanted to share my story with you since I knew you would be someone who would understand how cool that was.<BR/>Thank you for sharing your story about Westley. I know many people will read it and finish with a better understanding, love and respect for owls.<BR/><BR/>Ann (Sammamish, WA)animal loverhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13921026397263272306noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2389421550592866269.post-46581533255734064122009-02-03T20:02:00.000-08:002009-02-03T20:02:00.000-08:00Hi Stacey,I want to let you know how much your boo...Hi Stacey,<BR/><BR/>I want to let you know how much your book has touched me. I am an avid reader, and this is, without a doubt, the best book -- of any genre -- that I have read in a long, long time. It was entertaining, extremely well written, touching, insightful, and educational.<BR/><BR/>My husband and I share our lives with (free-flighted) parrots and finches. Birds are incredible, and I can relate to your bond with Wesley.<BR/><BR/>Thank you for sharing your story and for all your work on behalf of the animals.<BR/><BR/>I wish you the best,<BR/><BR/>--Paula in Madison, WisconsinLovesBirdshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15607208241017825713noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2389421550592866269.post-22376045553054713252009-01-29T14:21:00.000-08:002009-01-29T14:21:00.000-08:00Hello Stacey! I'm from Brazil,and your book is...Hello Stacey!<BR/> I'm from Brazil,and your book is becoming a best seller here.Yes!We have the translation for portuguese.I love it!It's a fantastic history!<BR/>I love barn owls.They are the most beautiful creatures in the nature!<BR/>I have one "in plush",since 1996,and I gave a name for her.....Fefi!This little toy in form of a barn owl I bought in San Bernardino CA.This toy have a great importance in my life!<BR/>So!Please visit my YouTube channel<BR/>www.youtube.com/corujao15<BR/>Look the back ground of my page and the entering vídeo.<BR/>Oh God!I must buy the Wesley plush!<BR/>Best regards!<BR/>Fabio from Brazil<BR/>P.S.>CORUJAO in portuguese is "big owl"Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02083923453635554838noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2389421550592866269.post-82018275638245900402009-01-29T08:51:00.000-08:002009-01-29T08:51:00.000-08:00Hi Stacey,Just finished Wesley the Owl, and it's t...Hi Stacey,<BR/>Just finished Wesley the Owl, and it's the most wonderful book I've read in a long, long time. I finished Marley and Me just before reading your book, and while a story of a dog is far more familiar to me (I've never shared my life with a bird), Wesley's story reached me in deeper and more meaningful ways. And at least for me, your forewarning of Wesley's death, combined with the knowledge that you had given him the most wonderful life any creature on earth could ever hope for, made it possible for me to read through that part without sobbing. <BR/>I have loved owls for a long time, felt a deep bond with them that is best described as spiritual, although I have never formally met one. I have had the pleasure of hearing a few different ones on backpacking trips, and I felt blessed to have shared their habitat for a night.<BR/>You and your book are so inspiring and wonderful, thank you for sharing Wesley's story with the world. And thank you for all that have done and continue to do to help other creatures, you are truly an inspiration and beautiful person. Be well.flyingmousehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00892634336753686597noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2389421550592866269.post-23156501745303164522009-01-24T21:06:00.000-08:002009-01-24T21:06:00.000-08:00Hi Stacey,I also finished reading your book and th...Hi Stacey,<BR/><BR/>I also finished reading your book and thank you from my depths for not only making this a beautiful love story between human and owl, but also for stressing the mutual respect you had in your relationship. And showcasing the incredible intelligence and personality of your Wesley and of other animals. I too have birds - parrots in this case - and as each year passes, I learn more and more about how intuitive, telepathic, and intelligent they are. I am humbled and awed. Thank you again. (I too love Celtic music and play the low D pennywhistle :)<BR/><BR/>Take care of yourself. I hope you are doing well. Your energy may not be as it once was, but your spirit is strong, and we are enriched by it. Thank you again.Shannon Ryanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12370922034081986361noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2389421550592866269.post-2028721921429365482009-01-24T12:04:00.000-08:002009-01-24T12:04:00.000-08:00Hi Stacey:I just finished reading your book. WOW....Hi Stacey:<BR/><BR/>I just finished reading your book. WOW. I laughed and I cried. What a touching tale. I love animals too and your relationship with Wesley has inspired me to research barn owls more. Thank you for that.<BR/><BR/>I would also love to do an interview with you, via email, at your convenience. I work for Stories for Children Magazine and I think your life with Wesley would make an awesome article. If you are interested in this venture, please email me at jsmunc@shaw.ca <BR/><BR/>Thank you so much for this wonderful opportunity to read about a great owl :)Sandie leehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18180773305739510265noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2389421550592866269.post-51388434031036511692009-01-21T15:56:00.000-08:002009-01-21T15:56:00.000-08:00As I finish WESTLY THE OWL,my eyes watered-up a bi...As I finish WESTLY THE OWL,my eyes watered-up a bit. An enjoyable book, but still the water came, just a bit. I love animals, I also read ALEX AND ME and might have had a similar reaction, but readying WESTLY was particulary emotional to some degree and I am not an overly emotional person, or so I appear to be in public. Anyway...<BR/><BR/>I live with two ringedneck turtle doves...I have had them for about ten years and love them. I do not mind being tied to them, for nobody can take care of them the way I do so I tell others and I believe that. Although I have a huge cage, called a Double-Macaw cage ( 80 x 72 x 42 and on wheels) I do not close the doors on them and they free to roam the apartment at will. <BR/><BR/>I hate caging animals and I think my birds are better for it,not being caged. Anyway, much enjoyed, if that is the right word to use, reading WESTLEY THE OWL. Wesley is a beautiful animal, I would say person and I love the love Stacey gave to the bird and what you went through with Wesley. <BR/><BR/> Some people do not understand nor can they accept ones love of animals and I cringe whenever I read of animal mistreatment...how can people owns pets, animals and be so cruel and so mistreat them I fail to understand. I would make such treatment criminal acts on par with crimal acts against humans. <BR/><BR/> <BR/>Stacey is a remarkable person and I love the story of her and Westley. It was beautifully written and beautifully told...and I might add that I got more than a few laughs out of it..the "boyfriends" and others, like the security guard and others who had less than brilliant reactions to the world of Stacey and Wesley. The animals of this world deserve this world far more than we humans, such is our treatment of this world and its inhabitants. Stacey, to be redundant, you have written a beautiful story and I can empathize the difficulty of putting the words into print and the edititing difficulties it entailed. This must read like one long sentence and I apologize for it. I get going on something and forget to break things up into paragraphs. So, I went back and broke the sentences up to a more readable paragraphs. <BR/><BR/>If all people loves animals as much as you, Stacey, love Wesley, the world would be better off for it and wiser and the world would not be in the blobal crisis it is now in. My apologies for being so long-winded. To make a bad pun I am winging this.<BR/><BR/>Fred Jakobcic<BR/>1025 N. Third Street<BR/>Marquette, MI 49855-3509<BR/>(906) 226-3681<BR/>fjakobci@chartermi.netFredjackhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12393577810538561657noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2389421550592866269.post-24221950261300012672009-01-20T10:07:00.000-08:002009-01-20T10:07:00.000-08:00i love wesley and you and everybody who has made y...i love wesley and you and everybody who has made you who you are and those who helped take care of wesley. i am reading the book; i'm only on page 54 but i am enjoying every minute of it. though, the bit about the mice made me gag in horror and i was relieved that you found an alternative way to kill them instantly!! the 'bigness' of wesley's personality reminds me of my cat finnegan (all my cats have had tremendous personalities). he has such a wide range of emotions and it really startles me sometimes at HOW emotional he can get. sometimes i don't understand why he feels the way he does (though i'd love to), but i do know that over time, he'll reveal more and more layers of his personality. he makes my heart soar just like wesley made your's (and mine and everyone else's who's read about him). i'm going to stop babbling before i become too emotional (i get this way when talking about animals). THANK YOU FOR SHARING HIS STORY!!mithuhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06884489875796386041noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2389421550592866269.post-36271097935305083952009-01-16T08:56:00.000-08:002009-01-16T08:56:00.000-08:00Hi, Stacey,I just got your book from the library a...Hi, Stacey,<BR/>I just got your book from the library and read it voraciously. I have been telling everyone about it as it is just the most wonderful true story!<BR/>I know I don't have to tell you, but Wesley was just SO incredible! He will live forever in the hearts of animal lovers everywhere!<BR/>It's also so amazing that your grandmother cared for Wiesel before you were born! There really are no coincidences!<BR/>May God continue to bless you in the wonderful work that you do!<BR/>Love,<BR/>AngelAngel brockhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07389397048299988765noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2389421550592866269.post-4695703646705514012009-01-15T13:07:00.000-08:002009-01-15T13:07:00.000-08:00Hi StaceyLike I mention earlier that your pictures...Hi Stacey<BR/><BR/>Like I mention earlier that your pictures posted here is not copy-right protected and I just came across some facebook using Wesley's pic as the profile pic, (maybe w/o your consent)...I think it's very respecful...I mean it's only a book club not it's no hard but still...They should pay you if they want to "advertise" Wesley's pic, don't they? Just trying to protect you and Wesley. Please consult with Richard Gee. Good luck. <BR/><BR/>Here's the link: <BR/><BR/>http://www.facebook.com/group.php?sid=4959326a2e59e353847581d1b0297c69&gid=28461431940<BR/><BR/>and I'm sure there is many more websites using Wesley for the images...<BR/><BR/>Concerned Book Fan of YoursAdriaticBluezhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08443336072527204206noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2389421550592866269.post-6837705829170588012009-01-15T10:35:00.000-08:002009-01-15T10:35:00.000-08:00Hey Stacey, Just want you to know that when you po...Hey Stacey, <BR/><BR/>Just want you to know that when you post pics here, other people can copy and save it without your persmission...if you're talking about copy right. If you don't mind then it's ok. <BR/><BR/>wwAdriaticBluezhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10743219893198376021noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2389421550592866269.post-57764491428586071612009-01-10T11:08:00.000-08:002009-01-10T11:08:00.000-08:00Hi Stacey, I loved Wesley's story; I also raised a...Hi Stacey, I loved Wesley's story; I also raised a Barred owl with a class of grade schoolers in our after school program. The game-warden said he needed to observe the release but he never came. We made a whole chronicle of Cocamoe's growing and learning that I could share with you or other researchers. Find me at smilemeadow@tx3.net, there is much in Wesley's story that my experience parallels. Fortunately her family came to claim her in September, and she had a god supplied stash of young rats she used to make friends with them. Cocamoe comes around to check in still about monthly weather permitting, and leaves me a feather each year for my birthday, but thankfully no longer begs for mice. Last year she raised babies who she brought in to talk to me all during September.erika morganhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14794752087525718890noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2389421550592866269.post-2950551023490858392009-01-08T19:22:00.000-08:002009-01-08T19:22:00.000-08:00Stacey,I just finished your book last evening. Wha...Stacey,<BR/>I just finished your book last evening. What a fantastic, incredible love story! Thank you so much for sharing your life with Wesley with us! I must say I didn't get any sleep last night...I was hysterically crying for hours and today I haven't been able to get you or Wesley off my mind! It was heart wrenching - Marley and Me was nothing compared to this and I cried a ton during that book as well! I admire you for all you did and I think you're one of the luckiest people that I know of, for having that wonderful experience with Wesley! Please bring your book tour to Akron, Ohio!! I too am compasionate for all animals (domestic and wild life) and many of those in need, seem to find their way to me - they know that I'll lay my life down on the line for them. - as Wesley knew about you too! Many think I'm nuts, but I don't care - animals and caring for them is who I am. Anyway, I do hope that you take care of yourself and your health. Regards, Michele<BR/>PS: I do believe that Wesley will be waiting for you some day and the two of you will be rejoined and enjoy an endless life together! :)Michelehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11201188557981946202noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2389421550592866269.post-22394498352049217932009-01-08T10:08:00.000-08:002009-01-08T10:08:00.000-08:00Stacey,You've been chosen as Very Cool Person Of T...Stacey,<BR/>You've been chosen as Very Cool Person Of The Month on author KL Going's website www.klgoing.com!<BR/><BR/>She is the author of several excellent YA novels and is always on the lookout for dedicated people such as yourself...hope you can check this out!<BR/>-Lorrainereadymadehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15670001509701351833noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2389421550592866269.post-28096619702628367402009-01-04T18:36:00.000-08:002009-01-04T18:36:00.000-08:00Hi Stacey,I am twelve years old and I just finishe...Hi Stacey,<BR/>I am twelve years old and I just finished reading your book. I got it as a Christmas present, and I couldn't put it down. You and Wesley's relationship was absolutely incredible. I was amazed by Wesley's intellect and personality! It was a beautiful story, and it is honestly one of the greatest books I have ever read. Thank you so much for sharing your and Welsey's story! Although I did cry quite a bit during the last few chapters, I laughed during the book as well. One of my favorite parts was when Wesley grabbed your toothbrush and started parading around the sink with it. And I thought that the way he would rush around with his wings outstretched was adorable! This book taught me a lot as well. It showed me that animals and humans can make truly amazing bonds, and that animals can teach us profound things. You and Wesley's story was truly touching, and now I am inspired to become a biologist. I have always loved birds, and it would be a dream come true to work in a place like Caltech, where owls roam the building. Thank you so much for sharing your wonderful story!<BR/>Best wishes,<BR/>CassieCassiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15709493224936684276noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2389421550592866269.post-76253016667314438102009-01-04T18:27:00.000-08:002009-01-04T18:27:00.000-08:00Stacey, we are selling your book quite well at our...Stacey, we are selling your book quite well at our nature store. How can I find out about selling some of your other Wesley items you are now offering?<BR/><BR/>Louise DawsonRipley Guyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13111659918946669791noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2389421550592866269.post-51060164889284037772009-01-02T19:34:00.000-08:002009-01-02T19:34:00.000-08:00Hi Stacey,One day while I was getting my hair done...Hi Stacey,<BR/><BR/>One day while I was getting my hair done, I was reading People Magazine and read the review on Wesley the Owl. It looked like my type of book, so I took my cell phone and snapped a picture of it so I wouldn't forget about it.<BR/><BR/>I bought a copy for a friend for Christmas, and my son bought me a copy. I just finished reading it and just loved it. It was so moving. I did cry at the end, but how could I not? I know your relationship with Wesley was more in depth than you could put on paper, but it was written in such a way that I felt like I knew you both. <BR/><BR/>Thank you for sharing your story, I know it must have been tough, but I count myself lucky to have read about Wesley.<BR/><BR/>All the best,<BR/><BR/>HopeAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2389421550592866269.post-61331619988995524472009-01-02T11:16:00.000-08:002009-01-02T11:16:00.000-08:00What a wonderful way to spend the Christmas vacati...What a wonderful way to spend the Christmas vacation. Since I'm a publisher (and a writer), I thought the last thing I'd do is read, but I was hooked into this beautiful story. How amazing that I take my pets to Dr. Coward - he is a wonderful vet, so caring. My son worked for him years ago and saw the spiritual side of him many times when caring for a sick animal.<BR/><BR/>Stacey, thank you for your story. In an alternate reality, I would have snapped up your manuscript in a heartbeat since you're right up our alley. I'm thrilled with your success and hope the very best for you and your future.Lynn Pricehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17494511346758361634noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2389421550592866269.post-53743005893532332512009-01-02T09:13:00.000-08:002009-01-02T09:13:00.000-08:00I just finished reading your book last night, and ...I just finished reading your book last night, and cried myself to sleep...I have very swollen eyes today, but it was so worth it. I loved your book and hope you will write many more publications! <BR/>I recently lost a little finch(not unlike the ones you had) a pretty female who was not in the least bit tame, but I really liked her anyway. I was so aggrieved that I had her cremated, and I still miss her. <BR/>On a much lighter note, I laughed out loud at Wesley's antics and your potential boyfriends' reactions! And the photo of him completely immersing himself in water was incredible. Who knew?<BR/>Thank you again for the account of your life with Wesley. I hope you are feeling better and am really looking forward to your next blog post!<BR/>Love,<BR/>Lorrainereadymadehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15670001509701351833noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2389421550592866269.post-86856286654164666182009-01-01T22:05:00.000-08:002009-01-01T22:05:00.000-08:00I cannot stop thinking about you and Wesley - I ho...I cannot stop thinking about you and Wesley - I hope you'll soon be well enough to write your own blog, etc. You will be in my prayers - as well as my husband's and daughter's. I loved the book and talked about it all the while I was reading it (which didn't take long - I got sick and spent my time in bed reading). I easily get grossed out and yet nothing in the book bothered me much at all, because your dedication and love so over-powered anything that us non-scientific types might find gross. :-) I will be sharing the info Wendy posted on the most recent blog - the websites - with my daughter's Girl Scout troop. If you come to speak and sign here in the Dallas, Texas area, we'd love to see you.Debbie P.https://www.blogger.com/profile/07306482529510148522noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2389421550592866269.post-58781068085454029442008-12-30T21:20:00.000-08:002008-12-30T21:20:00.000-08:00I found your book on Amazon and I bought it for my...I found your book on Amazon and I bought it for myself for Christmas...well bought it for me from my husband :-) From Christmas afternoon until <BR/>Dec. 26th I was addicted to Wesley and Stacey! I couldn't get back to my book fast enough. About midnight on the 26th I was reading the end and of course was crying. My poor husband woke up and was frightened because he sees tears streaming down my face. He said "What is wrong?" I whispered, "Wesley just died!" He said, "Maybe I shouldn't have given you that book!" It was funny. <BR/><BR/>I really LOVED reading about Wesley. Stacey you are a wonderful writer. Not all books keep you wanting more and more and keep you wanting to read faster and faster. <BR/><BR/>My favorite parts of the book were, one, when Guy made the recordings for you with his mom. That was very thoughtful. My second favorite was you teaching the "gang" of teenagers about owls in the middle of the night. I bet you influenced those kids more than you will ever know. Oh and my favorite Wesley part was when you tried to hide your friend in your covers and Wesley knew right away he was there. That poor guy but what a smart Wesley! I could picture him on your bed about to attack what was beneath those covers.<BR/><BR/>I hope you are able to keep up this blog. I found it by searching to see if there was more info about you out here and WA LA...I found this blog. <BR/><BR/>Keep writing, keep making us laugh and a little smarter and please know that prayers and blessings are being sent to you for your health.<BR/><BR/>GailUnknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14699840646928991115noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2389421550592866269.post-20494265801290518012008-12-28T18:51:00.000-08:002008-12-28T18:51:00.000-08:00Dear Stacey,I received your book as a Christmas pr...Dear Stacey,<BR/><BR/>I received your book as a Christmas present and read it one afternoon. I couldn't put it down. It was one of the best books I've ever read! It was humorous, intelligent, insightful and heartwarming. <BR/><BR/>Your life with Wesley was beautiful, rich and vibrant. I felt like I was in the room with you when Wesley was learning how to fly or discovering water. I'm sure lots of stories didn't make it into the final novel. I hope you write more about Wesley. He had a beautiful soul and I wish I could have known him.<BR/><BR/>If you are interested, there is a video on YouTube called "The Funny Owl And The Water Sprinkler" posted by user hikingtrailmaster. The owl in the video is not as enthusiastic as your Wesley, but it did appreciate a free drink of water.<BR/><BR/>In closing I wish you all the best on your future projects. I hope your health improves and you continue to follow your passions.<BR/><BR/>All the best!!!!Cilicia_Prezhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08847297658762212465noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2389421550592866269.post-27445629727974804852008-12-27T08:34:00.000-08:002008-12-27T08:34:00.000-08:00Dear Stacey,(This is from my son.) I am almost eig...Dear Stacey,<BR/>(This is from my son.) I am almost eight years old and I just read your book. It was very nice. I enjoyed learning about Wesley. I am going to start one of those roots and shoots groups with some of my friends soon. Thank you for telling us about it.Cordeliahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15588564837717033234noreply@blogger.com