It may not be a misshapen tomato, but it is still sweet!
Don’t be fooled. I am the sweetest of them all!
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Add a few hearts to your day with these cross stitched coasters. These and other great gifts are available from my shop L Bowman Studios.
Now is the twilight of the garden. The last of the veggies have been gathered and the plants uprooted. Tiny Toby has appointed himself my assistant in bringing the harvest down to a more manageable size.
After eating far too many green beans for such a small body, Toby whined for me to take him out. Fearing the potential consistency of such a bean-fueled accident, I rushed my boy outside. Under the watchful light of the moon, I was serenaded by the hindquarters of my puppy with the eternal refrain, “Toot, toot, toot”.
Ahh, the joys of a late summer’s night with a gassy terrier.
I will get those green beans.
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If you would like to spend even more time with my boys, pick up a copy of Dream Our World. Inside Bitey and Toby visit the museum of their dreams and view the world of art from a canine perspective.
Dream Our World is available through inter-library loan or at my shop!
When Toby doesn’t feel well, he likes to go under the furniture to get sick. Last time he had an upset tummy, he went under the bed where I tuck an extension cord power strip for when I need to charge things. Little stinky monster decided to puke into all of the little plug holes in my power strip. I didn’t notice it until it had dried. Honestly, I don’t know how this puppy hasn’t managed to kill himself the way he finds dangerous trouble to get into.
What? I’m not dead.
I don’t know what you are complaining about.
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To find out what other trouble my boys have been into, pick up a copy of Dream Our World. Inside Bitey and Toby view the world of art from a canine perspective and enjoy a day of unsupervised fun! Dream Our World is available from my shop.
Meet Mr. Pickles. This sad fellow ran away from an unhappy home and ended up inspiring an entire pig rescue project called Oasis Acres Potbelly Pig Foster Home. Sadly Mr. Pickles passed away last week from a bowel obstruction. People in his home town of Hannibal Missouri are still mourning his passing. During his short life, this humble pig has brought much awareness to the plight of domestic pigs and and all that is involved in caring for them and finding them loving homes.
Say “Hello” to Rose, another domestic piggie. Her happy smile inspired me.
Frankly, I do not see the resemblance.
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If you would like to add either of these adorable pig-themed items to your household, then visit Oasis Acres for their raffle! All proceeds go to the care and maintenance of the foster piggies.
I ain’t ‘fraid of no ghosts.
(But I think I’ll sleep sitting up with the lights on anyway.)
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If you enjoy the idea of having a starry sky in your house, consider adding this fun accent pillow! Across the background of the cosmos a friendly alien hand signs “I love you” in American Sign Language. (Hollywood has taught us that most aliens look humanoid and speak English, so this shouldn’t come as a surprise.)
Alien Hand ASL “I Love You” Pillow is available from my shop L Bowman Studios.
Did you know that pistachios, cashews and mangoes are in the same plant family as poison ivy? Guess why I know this.
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If you haven’t had a chance yet, check out Dream Our World. Literally. You can check it out through inter-library loan at your local library! If you would prefer to have your own copy of Dream Our World, you can order one through my shop, L Bowman Studios.
Never mind finding Waldo…find Toby!
Bitey and Toby are part of the Dog Days of Summer display at the Glendale Public Library in Arizona! If you happen to be in the area, stop by to Find Bitey & Toby, read a good book or do a fun craft project related to well-known literature
Toby and I are so honored to be part of this display. A big thank you to the wonderful librarians at the library!
Dream Our World can be borrowed through the inter-library-loan system or purchased through my shop, L Bowman Studios.
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You are being boring so I am going to steal this sock.
For heaven’s sake, I go bare-pawed. Why can’t you?
I stopped going barefoot years ago because I always seemed to step on bees. A friend convinced me to try “earthing” to try to connect to the power of the planet through contact. Well, I connected alright – with a bee. I guess it’s back to nerdy socks and shoes.
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Perhaps you have a kitty named Socks and would like her portrait done or have a friend with a birthday coming up and need a unique gift. If so, stop by L Bowman Studios to see examples of pet portraits I have done as well as sizes and pricing.
Pet portraits are also a loving way to pay tribute to a pet who has passed.
We thought that we’d give him
the gift of a huggin’
so we found us a puffin
all wheezin’ and snufflin’
who said she would help
without chargin’ us nothin’.
She wrapped her wings ’round
and with plenty of huffin’
inadvertently squeezed out
a part of his stuffin’.
It’s only because her nose
was a stuffed ‘un
that saved her from smellin’ those
“blueberry muffins”.
Ha! I bet you were expecting a recipe.
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If you might be interested in a pet portrait for yourself or someone you know, consider visiting L Bowman Studios.
Some may know this time of year as Blueberry Season.
Toby taught me not to wear felt-bottomed shoes when I go blueberry picking. That day, he would not let me move until he had cleared every drop of juice from my poor tennies.
There is at least another bucket of berries waiting to be picked and turned into pies. Tomorrow I plan to help them with their collective wish.
What? I like to keep things interesting!
The Adventures of Bitey Dog 