Spoon Pie

Grab your gear, mom made "Spoon Pie"!  "Spoon Pie"?  Yum!

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"Spoon Pie"?  What's "Spoon Pie?"

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There's no such thing as "Spoon Pie".  I just didn't put enough thickener in with the blueberries.

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(Yup, these were the juiciest blueberries I’d ever encountered.)

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I don’t care. I’ll eat it right out of the pan if you let me.

(Just call me “Blue Beard”!)

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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.

Unheeded Warning

Ack!

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Something has been eating the low-hanging tomatoes (unfortunately they’re all low-hanging tomatoes this year), and I suspect it’s Ack and his family. Murphy is upset because believes all tomatoes – low or high – are his.

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Hey losers, don’t you realize this garden is for me?!

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One good bit of news is that there have been reports of stray cats in the neighborhood. I heard a couple of them getting better acquainted several nights ago. A few cats out hunting can do wonders for keeping these critters in check.

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Hey you two, get over here. Mom wants help hunting a rabbit. Ooh, I couldn't hurt a bunny. I'm a lover, not a hunter. Yeah, me too. I'm a lover, not a hunter.

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You are not a lover, you're lazy! Now get your butt over here and help! New Guy, you get a pass 'cause you're still new, but next time you'd better hunt!

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Thank heavens we cats can hunt.

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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.

Don’t Mess With Bitey Mom’s Garden…

…or she’ll have you killed!!! Mwahaha!

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I could have told you that garden was a bad idea, man.

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Murphy isn’t typically very interested in the garden, but as soon as those bees moved in, he kept wanting to go inside. I was happy when the bees were taken care of so I didn’t have to worry about my little guy getting hurt (and I could get to my sadly overgrown squash).

Normally I don’t like to hurt bees, but those guys were a**holes.

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Can I go in the garden now? I hear there are squishy tomatoes inside!

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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.

Third Time’s The Charm

Adulterated, borrowed image.

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Yup. For the third time in four years I have this stinking disease. (The national average is once.)

Tick 7/14/26

Here’s the little a**hole that gave it to me. When the doctor asked if I knew how long the tick had been attached, I lied and said I didn’t. Conventional medical wisdom says it takes 24-48 hrs to transmit. This was on me 20 minutes. I was afraid if I told the truth I wouldn’t get help.

Of course I started showing symptoms on a Friday and had to wait until Monday to call the doctor. When I called Monday morning, they couldn’t see me until Thursday afternoon. Everyone at the office asked if I had taken a preventive dose of antibiotics. (I didn’t realize that was an option!) If someone shows up for an appointment with a tick bite and Lyme symptoms, doctors are supposed to prescribe a course of antibiotics RIGHT AWAY. Instead this office made me do a Western Blot test which if you’re lucky takes a week to come back with results. Now I’m at more than 5+ weeks with this stupid disease, and have to take the long course of horse pill antibiotics.

Needless to say, Bitey Mom is not a happy camper. Unfortunately, she is too tired to do anything about it.

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I’ll be tired with you, mommy!

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The Girls (and Other Stories)

Oh my goodness, when is the blessed event?  How many do humans usually have?  Four? Six?  Whee!  Maybe we'll get a sister!

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No, you little goofballs.  I'm not expecting.  I just bought some loose-fitting tops.

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A while ago I watched a documentary about how Victorian era women inadvertently hurt themselves. One way was by wearing corsets. Females at every level of society from the highest born lady to the lowliest maid wore them. Some wore them not only during the day but at night as well. To not wear a corset was unthinkable; otherwise you were considered “loose”.

Being a modern woman, I declared that there was no way in heck I would wear one of those things! I guess I would have to be thought of as disreputable. Yes, that’s all there is to it. A trailblazer, I’d be! The one to lead all women in rebellion!

As always, life came up with a way of making me eat my words.

Over time, I’ve had increasing nerve issues. There is one in my torso (where a certain undergarment rests) that causes me enough distress to make it difficult for me to breathe. During the winters I was able to skirt the issue by wearing bulky clothing and avoiding the “certain undergarment”, but I didn’t know what I would do if the pain continued at its current level over the summer.

I researched what alternatives were available online. Most women seemed to have trouble with straps/shoulders, so there were a lot of suggestions. With those of us who have problems with the band, our options seem to be either wearing a cami or making peace with how you look going natural.

“No, I could never do that!”

“Why not?”

“Because I would look like a loose woman!”

“Ooh, what a trailblazer you are.”

This spring I spent way more time than I’d care to admit wearing overalls and looking online for loose-fitting, shirred, garishly printed tops that might disguise my naturalness. Depending on your stage of life when wearing one, the tops I found might be mistaken for maternity wear. They might also look like what apple-shaped old ladies wear with polyester pants.

I’m hoping mine are mistaken for maternity.

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As long as I can still be your baby during thunderstorms, I don’t care what you wear.

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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. 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.

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.

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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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.

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.

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.