Find It

Hey new guy, wanna play a game? Sure. How do you play? You close your eyes and wait while I hide a biscuit. Then I'll all you, and you sniff till you find it. OK!

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You're going to eat that whole box yourself, aren't you? Heck Yeah. Kidney Krisps are my favorite.

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After all, what's he going to do about it?

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Aw come on. Just give me the biscuit already!

I originally taught this game to Geordie. When Toby came along, I was worried that Geordie would understand the game better and get to the treats before Toby had a chance. Not. Toby caught on very quickly, and by Day 3 he was not only finding his biscuit but he was getting Geordie’s as well.

Without another dog to teach Murphy, it took him a tiny bit longer to catch on, but now he is ready to play every day. He is getting so good that I’m struggling for challenging hiding places for his treats.

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Handmade olive green tweed cardigan for men.

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If the weather where you are is still wintry, you might consider adding this hand knit Olive Green Tweed Wool Cardigan to your wardrobe. Cheaper than heating the whole house, this cardigan will keep you cozy warm in any season. From the freezing temperatures of winter to the too-chilly air conditioner of summer, this silky soft merino and tweed cardigan will keep you just right.

This Handmade Olive Green Tweed Cardigan and other fine gifts are available from my shop at L Bowman Studios.

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The Newcomer

Wait, what is this? I'm not a what; I'm a who. I''m Murphy.

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Yeah, well "what" are you doing here? I live here now.

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No, this can't be! I'm the only dog mom draws with flopped-over ears. There can't be two of ous! (Well at least mine are natural.)

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No, this isn't fair! I don't want another brother! I didn't ask for another brother! Ha ha! How do you think I felt when you showed up, you little runt?

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Hey, what's with the superhero cape? Mommy only draws ME with a black cape! (This isn't a cape. It's just my coloring.)

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No, this can't be happening! Not again! I can see this is going to be a fun place to live.

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Everyone is going to love me, aren’t they?

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Whether a new baby or a new puppy, this Teddy Bears and Hearts Patchwork Quilt would make a cozy way to welcome them into your family. This quilt, and other fine gifts, are available from my shop at L Bowman Studios.

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Beds

Geordie Bed

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Toby Bed

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Murphy Bed

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As soon as I brought this bed home for Murphy, he crawled into it and didn’t come out for 16 hours.

What time is it? I don’t care. Just wake me when it’s spring.

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Dream Our World

Catch up with what Bitey and Toby have been doing with Dream Our World. Inside, the two brothers view the world of art from a canine perspective and enjoy a day of unsupervised fun at the Museum of the Imagination.

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

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How Can I Be Conflicted?

How can I be conflicted about getting a new dog? What does it say about me as a person – as a dog mom – that I haven’t already brought home a little beast?

Without the schedule restrictions of a fur family, I have been able to work more, and I really enjoy it. (But what do I do with all the money I earn? I put it in a fund toward adopting a pup.). When I cook, I cry because there is no one at my feet hoovering up my crumbs. On the other hand, it has been really wonderful sleeping through the night without being awakened by insane barking. 

So many of my friends tell of stopping to adopt a pup on the way home from having to let one go. So what’s wrong with me?

What’s wrong with you? Where shall I start?

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Ringing In The New Year

So is that temporary or permanent? TBD.

Oh what fun it is to still/again have Bell’s Palsy! 

I talked to two doctors. The first thought that I may not have cleared the Lyme’s disease that originally caused the Bell’s Palsy and that I needed more antibiotics. The second thought that I already cleared Lyme’s but am having lingering neurological effects from it (and I could be this way forever.) My original doctor only gave me a two week supply of antibiotics whereas the usual treatment for neurological Lyme’s is three weeks. To make sure I don’t have bacteria lingering inside me they gave me another three week course of antibiotics. Yay. Now I get to have an upset stomach and a fuzzy head for the rest of January.

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No I’m not mocking you. Why?

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Dream Our World

In Dream Our World, go with Bitey and Toby on a journey to the Museum of the Imagination where they view the world of art from a canine perspective and enjoy a day of unsupervised fun!

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

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Baking

Are you baking? Yes I am! It smells like something delicious....is burning.

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Oh no! My cake!

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W Geordie lived with me, I didn’t need a timer. He always came to get me one minute before my food was done.

Don’t worry, my nose will wake me up at the right time.

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Dream Our World

Come see what my boys have been up to in Dream Our World. 

Inside Dream Our World, Bitey and Toby visit the museum of their dreams, view the world or art from a canine perspective and enjoy a day of unsupervised fun.

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

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