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I Feel Weird
Poor Bitey and Toby. It’s always the kids that suffer.
It is looking like what I thought was a simple case of osteoarthritis is either psoriatic or psoriatic + rheumatoid arthritis. Very suddenly I have lost nearly all the strength in my right hand. (Unfortunately I am a righty.)
For the time being, Bitey and Toby will have to be drawn with my left hand. As you can see, they don’t look quite how they usually do. I am also having the fun of learning to use a mouse with my left hand. Oh the joys that abound in Bitey Land!
Like Job, I am trying to be grateful for this most recent challenge. If you are a subscriber to bootstrapping philosophy in neuroanatomy (i.e. W.H. Calvin’s The Throwing Madonna) , potentially switching hands like this might help to unlock my crippling writers’ block. Of course, I still can’t draw, write or type anything I think up. Hmmm….
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To find out what trouble my boys have been up to, pick up a copy of Dream Our World. Inside they view the world of art from a canine perspective and enjoy a day of unsupervised fun!
Dream Our World is available from my shop.
Twelfth Night
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!
The Vomitorium
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.
Ohhhh, you can’t say “no”….
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.
Jurassic Cuke
Want me to tell you a poopcentric bedtime tale?
I’ve got a million of ’em!
I drew this story after last year’s crop. That year we got exceptionally large cukes.
This year’s crop leaves a bit to be desired.
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OK, so there aren’t any poop stories in Dream Our World, but there are plenty of other things to laugh at! Visit the Museum of the Imagination with Bitey and Toby and view the world of art from a canine perspective.
Dream Our World is available from my shop, L Bowman Studios.
Sox on the Beach
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.
Holes
A good wisecrack is always worth it!
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The other night I walked past Toby’s kennel and found him sitting up. Figuring he had to go outside I started to reach to open the door. As I did, I realized that he wasn’t looking at me, his ears weren’t moving when I spoke….oh dear, this dog is asleep sitting up!
It took forever for me to rouse him, and when I did he was very logy. What a strange little boy I have.
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If you are looking for the perfect birthday or holiday gift for someone you love, consider giving them a pet portrait! Stop by my studio to see sizes and pricing. Order now to avoid the seasonal rush!
Blueberry Muffins
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.
Before and After
Yesterday was Toby’s first grooming appointment. I was comforted to find out he was just as evil and bitey for the groomer as he had been for me. (Now I don’t take it as personally.)
As I was checking out, I asked if we wanted to schedule another appointment, would we be welcome or should we call someone else. Surprisingly, they said they would take Toby back. Suckers!!
What made me smile was just how happy Toby has been since his grooming. He has been cheerful and playful and in a great mood. It may be unrealistic, but I hope he makes the association between being groomed and feeling good. Maybe he won’t be so incorrigible next time.
