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Sitting in the Dark

So, what's going on with...um...this here?

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Technically nothin. Then why are you sitting in the dark?

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The short answer is that my eyes hurt, and I'm getting eye strain headaches. How come?

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Insufficient tears, poor quality tears, worse cataracts n one eye, ocular rosacea and the always popular Bell's Palsy. Lucky you?

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Don't you wish you hadn't asked? Yeah, kinda.

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I’m sorry. Were you still talking?

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I’ve had to see the eye doctor a number of times in the past months. During my last visit, the doctor asked me a bunch of questions then declared, “This Bell’s Palsy isn’t acting the way it should”. Yay. It feels like someone might finally be hearing me. I guess other underlying conditions can exacerbate the palsy, and that is what she is considering. Paws crossed that in the coming months I get some relief.

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Handmade afghan with roses and bows.

Mothers’ Day is coming fast. Consider giving your mom something handmade to show her how much you care. Handmade gifts such as this Rose Cross Stitch Afghan are available from my shop at L Bowman Studios.

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Where’s Mom?

Have either of you seen mom lately? Now that you mention it, no. Can't say that I have either.

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Maybe we should check in here.

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Holy crap, what happened to you? Yikes. Isn't that what she always looks like?

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You mean that’s not what you always look like?

I didn’t realize. I haven’t known you that long.

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6 weeks on steroids +1 new medication + < supplement – 7 vials of blood = I guess we’ll find out!

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Dream Our World

Join Bitey and Toby in some mischief before Murphy arrived when you pick up a copy of Dream Our World. Inside Geordie and Toby view the world of art from a canine perspective and enjoy a day of unsupervised fun!

Dream Our World, and other fine gifts, can be found at my shop at L Bowman Studios.

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Snacks

You guys sure this is OK? Positive. Mom appreciates it when we get our own snacks so she doesn't have to stop what she's doing.

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Murphy, what's gotten into you? You guys are such jerks!

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Ha! Ha! Ha! Oh my gosh, you're right. Having a little brother IS the best!

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This week, I heard a terrible crash and found Murphy on top of his kennel. In real life all I did was laugh and tell him to get down. I didn’t want him helping himself to his treats, but at the same time I was so happy to see him confident enough to get in trouble.

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You’re not really mad at me, are you?

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(This is one of the early pictures I took of Murphy. Back then he always looked so frightened. )

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Dream Our World

Join Bitey and Toby in some mischief before Murphy arrived when you pick up a copy of Dream Our World. Inside Geordie and Toby view the world of art from a canine perspective and enjoy a day of unsupervised fun!

Dream Our World, and other fine gifts, can be found at my shop at L Bowman Studios.

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Boing Boing Boing

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Ack! Yeah, that's why we don't jump for our supper. Plus the food doesn't get there any faster.

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So I fell in my water dish. So what?

I know we’re supposed to teach our dogs to wait quietly for their meals, but honestly it is so nice to see him excited.

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Dream Our World

Find out what Bitey and Toby liked to do before Murphy joined them. In Dream Our World, come with them 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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Murphy’s Tale Goes On

So, would you like eto go for a walk or something? If it's all the same to you, I'd prefer to stay indoors.

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Oh that's right. You spent your whole life in a cage. You probably don't feel comfortable outside. Actually, I didn't live my whole life in that cage. The rescue thought I did, and that's what they told mom.

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You didn't? Then where did you live? At first, I lived in a really nice house like you have.

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My mpmmy was an older lady, and I'm pretty sure I remember a kitty cat at our house. I used to have a bed of my own, but at night I woiuld sleep in the big bed and snuggle under the covers with our mom.

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Sh used to hold my treats between her index finger and thumb as she handed them to me.

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Since mommy was older, I didn't get out much. Still, life was happy until that one fateful day....

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Oh no! What happened? I don't know for sure because nobody tells the pets, but one day mommy wasn't there anymore. People put us furs in cages and took us away. I ended up at the hoarder's house. I don't know where the others went.

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Is that where your tail got hurt? Did they break your tail? Nah, I'm OK. It's just that my tail is pretty long. When I was confined, I sat on it too much and made it bend kind of funny.

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Dang, this guy makes me feel like the most spoiled dog in the world. I hate to say it, but even i am starting to like him.

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At first, I just thought this was a cute picture, but when I looked at it closer, I could see that Murphy was lost in thought. I know he remembers his first family. I feel so bad that he misses them. All I can do is surround him with love and make sure that he builds tons of happy memories from now on.

I remember….

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Murphy’s Tale Grows Longer

So how do you feel about those people at that place you used to live?

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Do you want me to bite them? Because I'll bite them! Slow your roll there Fighting Irish.

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Actually, I have mixed feelings about those people. At first I just wanted our rescuers to open out cages and turn their backs for five minutes. If anything were left, they could bury the pieces at their leisure.

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Then I found out that hoarding is a neurological problem, not a psychological one. It is more closely related to Parkinson's than OCD. You wouldn't blame someone with Parkinson's for shaking. It's not their fault. It's the disease.

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That being said, even though there is supposed to be a trial for animal abuse and cruelty, if those people are still on the outside, chances are they are still hoarding animals. They can't help themselves.

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Will you have to testify at the trial? Not exactly. The agency took photos of all of us at the house and later after we'd been cleaned and fed. They will be offered into evidence.

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So, while I understand that these people have an illness, I still hope they are put in jail. I think that is the only way they will stop hurting animals,

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I try not to think about those days. I prefer thinking about food!

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Floral Gift Bag in pastel colors
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Basalt

Oh good heavens, please tell me that's not what I think it is. It sounds like you're dropping basalt.

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Maybe you could use some more fiber in your diet. I've been eating pumpkin wit my kibble, and it really helps.

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You mean the pumpkin from the freezer? But mommy froze that for me! Oh come on, there is enough pumpkin for all of us.

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What?! You've been eating my pumpkin too? Why I oughta...

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Pumpkin! Pumpkin! Pumpkin!

Last year I got at least 20 pumpkins from the garden. Trust me, there’s enough for all my guys.

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ASL Alien Hand Pillow with Galaxies

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Puppies, tell your moms how much you love them with this novelty Alien Hand Pillow. As with most aliens, this one conveniently speaks an earth language, saying “I love you” in ASL/American Sign Language.

This Alien Hand Pillow, along with many other fine gifts, is 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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