At first there were two socks.
Then this….
Toby didn’t think I would notice that he traded his tiger for my sock.
(He stole the underwear to instigate a game of chase, though.)
naughty
Love Train
This used to happen a lot when the boys were together. Toby would ride his peppermint backward around the room until he inevitably ran into sleeping Geordie’s face. I would say, “And a good time was had by all” but Geordie would probably bite me.
For all the romantics like Toby out there, Happy Valentine’s Day!
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Forgot to get your sweetest something for Valentine’s Day? Then order a custom pet portrait from my shop! Tell your loved one that you ordered it weeks ago, and it will still be a little while before the paint dries. He or she will be so happy with the results that they won’t mind the wait.
Where Oh Where
Where, oh where
has my little dog gone?
Oh where, oh where
can he be?
He’s back at home
hiding under the bed.
You silly,
silly puppy!
In the few seconds that I was distracted, a certain furry someone sneaked under the bed and fell asleep. As I cluelessly walked past, I found a grouchy terrier affixed to my slipper.
Since Toby has been sleeping in his kennel, we have barely had any run ins like this one, and things are much better between us. I doubt Toby realizes why, but he is a happier, less stressed out pup.
(And yes, I do need my name on the slippers so I can tell mine from Toby’s.)
Don’t make me angry. You wouldn’t like me when I’m angry.
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Looking for a beautiful yet practical gift to give this holiday season? Consider giving a handmade quilt or afghan. Not only would you be giving a loving gift to someone you care about, but you would be supporting a cottage, American-based industry as well.
These and other fine gifts can be found in my shop at L Bowman Studios.
Getting an Appointment
My previously well-coiffed Toby has been looking a bit shaggy, so I decided to get in touch with his groomer. When I did, they told me that since Toby is considered a dangerous animal only the owner is willing to work with him, and she is booked until January.
Looks like “Santa” won’t be bringing any gifts for Toby this year. All “his” money will be tied up in tips and gifts for the groomer to try to bribe her into seeing us again.
I don’t know what you’re talking about. I’m a perfect angel!
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Keep your perfect angel warm this winter with the gift of a cozy quilt. Many sizes and designs are available from my shop at 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.
The Christmas Letter
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To keep your little monsters out of trouble, get them a copy of Dream Our World to read so they will be busy. Inside, Bitey and Toby go to the museum of their dreams and enjoy a day of unsupervised fun.
Dream Our World is available from my shop and from Amazon.
What’s in a Name?
These two have spent so much time together that they are starting to look like each other.
I do worry about Peppermint, though. I’m sure her feelings are hurt.
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Tell them you love them without saying a word! (Right, Toby?) Give someone you care about this stellar pillow with an E.T. hand signing “I Love You”. Not only is it a loving reminder, it is also a great conversation piece.
Alien Hand Pillow is available from my shop.
Skip the Pie
Two nights ago we had a freeze warning, so I brought the decorative pumpkins inside.
And what did my wondering eyes see then
but a naughty brown dog chewing off all their stems.
Nom..nom..nom...
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Aagh! We’d rather just have our stems chewed!
See what my naughty boys have been up to when you pick up a copy of Dream Our World. Inside, Geordie and Toby visit the museum of their dreams and enjoy a day of unsupervised fun.
Dream Our World is available from my shop and from Amazon.
3:30 a.m.
Tee Hee! She’ll never even know I was here!
I guess he thought I could sleep through this.
Come On Guys, Let’s Go!
Come on Toby. Let’s be fair. The real reason you are being taken on three walks a day is because you chewed up my book, ate a note pad, tipped over the trash can, climbed up on the bed and stole a hankie, ran through the house with my underwear…do I need to go on?
No, I know.
After my scale-crunching last post, I have been cutting back on portions and walking more (all the things panicked chubby humans do). Today I checked, and I found that I had lost -4 pounds.
I guess with everything else in the world being upside down, I shouldn’t be surprised that the laws of physics are too.
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Escape your claustrophobic world with a fanciful adventure to visit the Museum of the Imagination in Dream Our World. Inside, Bitey and Toby enjoy a day of unsupervised fun while viewing art from a canine perspective.
Dream Our World is available from Amazon.
The Adventures of Bitey Dog 