Toby’s New Hero

What are you so happy about? When Eric Swalwell resigned, I was afraid I would never have anyone to blame my farts on.

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What changed? Along came Chuck Schumer, and once again all is right with the world.

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Actually, today’s incident works to Murphy’s advantage. His new diet is making his rear quite loquacious.

You say this like it’s a bad thing.

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An Armed Forces Themed Alphabet Quilt is a great way to introduce little ones to the world Mommy and/or Daddy work in, or it could be a gift to a hero who has already served.

Each picture is hand appliqued and hand embroidered. There is an incredible amount of detail in this piece, taking hundreds of hours of work. The method used for making this type of quilt is paper-basting applique which is done entirely by hand. First each block is broken down into colors, then paper pattern pieces are created for each color. Starting from the background to the foreground, each each layer is sewn with tiny stitches, then pull the paper out either from the back or the side. After this, all details are embroidered by hand. Once assembled, the quilt top, batting and backing are basted and quilted. The binding is also applied by hand. The border on this quilt is quilted in a stars and stripes swag design. Quilt has not been pre-washed, so when you do wash it, it will develop that lovely, crinkled look. Each quilt I make is not only a quilt, but a work of art.

This Armed Forces Alphabet Quilt and other fine gifts are available at my shop at L Bowman Studios.

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Self Talk

Don't worry. You're doing a good job. Thanks. I needed to hear that. I know.

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You're pathetic. Shut up.

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Hmm? Did you say something?

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An Armed Forces Themed Alphabet Quilt is a great way to introduce little ones to the world Mommy and/or Daddy work in, or it could be a gift to a hero who has already served.

Each picture is hand appliqued and hand embroidered. There is an incredible amount of detail in this piece, taking hundreds of hours of work. The method I use for making this type of quilt is paper-basting applique which is done entirely by hand. First I break each block down into colors, then create paper pattern pieces for each color. Then, starting from the background to the foreground, I sew each each layer with tiny stitches, then pull the paper out either from the back or the side. After this, I embroider any details by hand. Once I have assembled the quilt top, I layer it with the batting and backing, baste and quilt the entire piece. The binding is also applied by hand. The border on this quilt is quilted in a stars and stripes swag design. Quilt has not been pre-washed, so when you do wash it, it will develop that lovely, crinkled look. Each quilt I make is not only a quilt, but a work of art.

This Armed Forces Alphabet Quilt and other fine gifts are available at my shop at L Bowman Studios.

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Murphy’s Discovery

There's a what? Where?

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There's a what? Where?

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There's a what? Where?

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Oh my gosh! No way!

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This is what had Murphy so excited:

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I don’t know what was so appealing about that lawn mower, but Murphy would not leave it alone. Since I’ve known him, he hasn’t shown an interest in toys or rabbits or birds, but he sure seems to like electronics!

Did you ever think to offer me a tablet? Or a phone?

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Dream Our World

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Find out what Murphy’s Cairn brothers are up to when no one is looking as you travel with them to the Museum of the Imagination in Dream Our World .

Inside the museum, Geordie and Toby view the world of art from a canine perspective while enjoying a day of unsupervised fun. There are many hidden gems inside Dream Our World, and it is a joy for all ages. Treat yourself to a read that is both fun and educational!

Dream Our World, and other fine gifts, are available from my shop at L Bowman Studios.

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A Friend In Need

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Many of us have a friend who is going through a difficult time. Knowing how much she hates de-cluttering posts, I thought I would do another. Mwahaha! (Just a little nonsense for distraction!)

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This means there’s more room for biscuits in the house, right?

(Absolutely, little puppy!)

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If you happen to be sad, this book will cheer you up. There are lots of sweet pictures and little jokes hidden in the pages. Give it a try. It’s fun!

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Dream Our World

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Find out what Murphy’s Cairn brothers are up to when no one is looking as you travel with them to the Museum of the Imagination in Dream Our World .

Inside the museum, Geordie and Toby view the world of art from a canine perspective while enjoying a day of unsupervised fun. There are many hidden gems inside Dream Our World, and it is a joy for all ages. Treat yourself to a read that is both fun and educational!

Dream Our World, and other fine gifts, are available from my shop at L Bowman Studios.

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The Sneak Attack

I don't know about you guys, but I'm sick to death of mom sneaking up on me while I'm sleeping and cutting my fur. She waits till you're asleep? I kind of like my fur, but I get your point.

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I say we wait till she's sleeping and give her a taste of her own medicine. We'll give her a haircut she won't soon forget!

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Oh guys, you'll never believe it. I must have been sleepwalking and cut my hair in my sleep. Come see. It's so cute!

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How can she possibly like what we did? I tried to make her look like Peppermint Patty! An Oompa Loompa. A resident of Whoville.

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Each time I got Lyme, my hair fell out. When it started to grow back this last time, I cut my nearly waist-length hair to a chin length bob to even things out. I did this right after Halloween, and nobody noticed. Just three days ago, someone I see practically every week said, “Oh, did you cut your hair?”

I’m starting to wonder if I have the power of invisibility.

You changed something? I didn’t notice.

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Dream Our World

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Find out what Murphy’s Cairn brothers are up to when no one is looking as you travel with them to the Museum of the Imagination in Dream Our World .

Inside the museum, Geordie and Toby view the world of art from a canine perspective while enjoying a day of unsupervised fun. There are many hidden gems inside Dream Our World, and it is a joy for all ages. Treat yourself to a read that is both fun and educational!

Dream Our World, and other fine gifts, are available from my shop at L Bowman Studios.

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The Plank In Your Own Eye

You seem to have a little something in your eye. I do?

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Yes, somehow I managed to get a foreign body embedded in my eye and had to have minor eye surgery to remove it. Because of the risk of infection, I’m avoiding outdoor/garden work where I may stir up microbes or pollen or anything else. Now Murphy and I are stuck inside during this beautiful spring weather just sitting around and vegging.

You say this like it’s a bad thing.

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Dream Our World

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Find out what Murphy’s Cairn brothers are up to when no one is looking as you travel with them to the Museum of the Imagination in Dream Our World .

Inside the museum, Geordie and Toby view the world of art from a canine perspective while enjoying a day of unsupervised fun. There are many hidden gems inside Dream Our World, and it is a joy for all ages. Treat yourself to a read that is both fun and educational!

Dream Our World, and other fine gifts, are available from my shop at L Bowman Studios.

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Resignation

Oh no, brother. What's the matter.

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Sketch of Eric Swalwell and the infamous cup.
Happy Toby flashes peace signs.

Toby and Eric Swalwell say:

Don’t own up

Blame the cup!

I don’t have to blame: I’m proud of mine!

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Dream Our World

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Find out what Murphy’s Cairn brothers are up to when no one is looking as you travel with them to the Museum of the Imagination in Dream Our World .

Inside the museum, Geordie and Toby view the world of art from a canine perspective while enjoying a day of unsupervised fun. There are many hidden gems inside Dream Our World, and it is a joy for all ages. Treat yourself to a read that is both fun and educational!

Dream Our World, and other fine gifts, are available from my shop at L Bowman Studios.

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I Told You It Would Be Mine

What? This is mine.

(If I don’t look at her, she can’t see me.)

All it took was a little rain, and Murphy was scared enough to take over the new quilt. (It’s a good thing he’s so cute.)

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Dream Our World

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Discover what Murphy’s two Cairn brothers are up to when no one is looking as you travel with them to the Museum of the Imagination in Dream Our World .

Inside the museum, Geordie and Toby view the world of art from a canine perspective while enjoying a day of unsupervised fun. There are many hidden gems inside Dream Our World, and it is a joy for all ages. Treat yourself to a read that is both fun and educational!

Dream Our World, and other fine gifts, are available from my shop at L Bowman Studios.

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What To Do With The Garden During A Year Off

We are predicted to have another year with hardly any rainfall, so I’m not planning to plant a garden this year. What I’m wondering is, what do I do with the soil to keep the garden from turning back into lawn during this year off. (Covering the soil with clear plastic probably isn’t an option for me because of the cost.). Does anyone have any experience with this sort of thing?

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Wait, what’s this about not planting a garden?

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