Wow - when it rains it pours! GREAT stuff!! Today my baby gets his first vehicle that he is purchasing on his own! WOW - He drove my car to the end - the past year we had to have it towed a few times and Storm is also looking for a little more comfort and we safety ;-) I am SO proud of him ( both of us are) He works very hard and saves his money and today he will drive home his new wheels and drive his mom to the EXPO in comfort and style! LOL I can't wait till he brings it home. * note car for sale- great clunker for getting around, also great starter car for new kid driver. DOES not go very fast hee hee hee.
In just 3 more days I'll be setting up for the EXPO! I'm as ready as I will ever be! My sherpa (below) in the garage making boxes for the originals, LB is painted and ready to take photos! The Happy Hippie is ready to GO! I AM SO EXCITED and I'm feeling GREAT!
My botox seems to be at it's prime and I have to thank the Dr. he is mastering where the injections go and I am NOT in as much pain! :-) YEAH! Any that I am, is quickly helped with Cannabis!! I am SO READY!
We did open the pool on the weekend and Daisy LOVES it! All Storm had to do was whistle and she was in - right over to him and would stay in the pool as long as he did. Some photos below I have to go and do some last minute painting!!! <>< XOX
I will say that I will be happy when the EXPO is over so I might resume cartooning - the ideas are backlogged in my brain - Not much room in there these days ;-)
We decided to go for that nature walk this afternoon and it was a beautiful day to go! We drove a way with the dogs - they were all excited - ROAD TRIP!! Much to my delight - It's Trillium time!! They were every where and not yet in bloom only buds waiting to POP!
They do not last long, they are Ontario's official flower ;-) 3 leaves - it is illegal to pick them. As tempted as I was - I did not. We walked and walked - my son had his medicine and
we just kept going. The weather and sunshine could not have been better. Well - needless to say I am now pooped - all my girls are! Daisy had her first off leash experience and was amazing- never running more than a few feet in front of Storm the entire time. That dog loves her boy. I kept thinking this is as simple as it should be .. walking through nature- so many different plants. It's a plant. Give it back to nature and let the insanity end. We were looking for mushrooms - but I have no clue on how to find them - I see them posted all over FB but -no such luck. I did see several flowers, a butterfly or two and just had a wonderful relaxing walk with those I love most.
I re-drew this cartoon from one I did a while ago- I've been conflicted about posting a woman showing her boobies - even if it is a cartoon. Not all of us are bold about baring our boobies. ALTHOUGH legal in Canada. Cannabis illegal. I am sure boobies may have killed someone - people comment about suffocating all the time - you never know. Anyhow it made me giggle. I hope it makes others giggle too. What does it tell you ? Priorities? Clearly boobies are it. There is hope for the legalization of Cannabis yet!
I got some great news yesterday :
"Your card has gone a long way in not only impressing our judges but our
consumers as well! We're excited to let you know your card has been one of top sellers and
we are brining it back to our retail stores!" ** from Hallmark Cards.
Very cool. Now perhaps I can find one and mail it to friend. I tried for weeks to find one to mail to my friend Ivan for his birthday - this year!
I had someone just show up at my door with a baby kangaroo and my camera did not work - that's o.k. it was SO CUTE!!!!!! A friend is coming for lunch - not planned - LIFE is so wonderful - you never know what tomorrow will bring. You just have to make sure your here to welcome/see it.
OPEN, heart, mind and sometimes door. xox <><
YIPPIE! Everywhere you look - little buds! Bits of green popping up all around all with the promise of so much more! That is Faith. We know it is coming. We know we will see it again. We have faith. I have faith In a few things I have yet to physically see but I know they are coming . ;-) A tribute to the greatest - hard working - best attitude cartoonist EVER. Charles Schultz. Thank you. HOW many he inspired that when you see a dog do this dance before you realize it you have a smile on your face. WE know it means SNOOPY is HAPPY!
it is the original Happy Dance. Not over a lottery winning but over a love of life.
Spring is here and once again you better believe I m doing the happy dance!
For the love of life. Some photos taken in this beautiful warm March!! It was 20 yesterday - to be 22 today!!! Spring has spung!
One day at a time, one week at a time. That is about as far ahead as I plan.
YESTERDAY was beautiful! We sat outside, read the paper in out T-shirts in early March!
The sounds of spring all around, kids, birds , dogs, a guitar - wow! It made me think- AMEN we've come through another winter. Storm and I took the dogs on a long walk - Daisy off leash already at 7 months - he really has her trained well. Lots of talking and laughing and waiting for the first sprouts of green - we did see pussy willows! All and all it was a great weekend. I was speaking with Storm an told him - "this is it, I am quite content here." We were sitting in my studio at the time, surrounded by the girls, good music, a few laughing Buddha, and a visit from my guys from time to time, I Am happy. My Hubby is happy.
My son is Happy. Our dogs are Happy ;-)
I noted Sunday - all of us were up and at it by 8. LOL- Sleep in? What is that?
It is all about keeping busy, not distracted. Doing what you love keeps HOPE alive.
Several new toons that need inking but I have company coming tomorrow so I have to do domestic stuff! LOL Scruffy is the ultimate lapdog. Drew this one for my honey, he loves all things Scruffy.
Love is a boy and his dog, for both of them.
Love is for me, both of them.
Drawing, Thinking, Praying.
xox <><
There is nothing like a PUP! Daisy is home recovering from being spayed this week. You would never know it to watch her and I am constantly telling her to "cool it" but I am so happy she seems like nothing even happened.
I only take drawing jobs that I know I will truly enjoy and early Jan. I was approached by someone who is putting out a training product. If you now me you know I'm already a Cesar fan and we have a pup so I thought great (even though I already know quite a bit -or so I thought). I have LOVED this job. The product NOT on shelves yet - so I can not disclose too much, I can tell you that it takes what I have learned with Cesar to a whole new level, many times I would think - Yeah, but Cesar knows that - his life is dog, the average pet owner (unexperienced) does not know what to look for. I not only learned so much as a dog owner but as a cartoonist! Stuff that once I drew, read and understood my mind simply clicked "That is SOO TRUE!" Storm and I have been talking about it quite a bit, I have drawn over 140+ pups for this project and he also notices the stuff to look for to train a happy healthy pup. People are commenting all the time on how well Daisy behaves. SHE is only 5 months and still has work to do and her puppy energy - is just that! Puppy energy! Embrace it ;-) It is fantastic! Very cool to own a well behaved dog ;-))
A bonus of the job was also getting to meet and friend the woman behind it all. I was convinced to draw for her for a few reasons, mostly her passion. She is in the field and is aware of the problems with people giving their dogs to shelters because of bad behavior. She sees all the dogs who need homes and are put to sleep because of people who do not take the time to train a pup properly. When people get pups - do they not THINK - this PUP *IF they are lucky - will be with them for possibly 15 years or more! Take the time to train early for a life time with a great companion.
When this program hits the shelves I will be promoting it - NOT because I drew it - (that's a bonus) BUT because I know it works and believe in it. I believe this program can save many canine lives and a few sofas! So stay tooned.. I am honored to be a part of such a good thing.
I have to say Scruffy is right on with the program! LOL - She wants to compete with Daisy.
Tequila is old and grumpy and still calls the shots - mostly from her basket! LOL
Scruffy and Daisy. Best of friends.
I missed yesterday - a bit under the weather. We certainly can not complain about this winter here in Canada - unless of course you LIKE snow. I like it - to look at but that's about it. So today I am grateful for photos- visuals that summer is around the corner and the promise of spring - NEW life with it!
I watched a documentary last night on North Korea. I am thankful I AM in Canada.
To be ruled by a man (men) who watch their people starve, keep them ignorant so that they do not realize what the rest of the world is like. The only one obese in the Documentary was Kim Jong il. They worship no God other than Kim Jong il. They have prisons every where and most things are punishable by death. Speak Ill of il and you are put to death.
The ones that do escape to China are then treated like dogs and forced into sexual labour - or sent back - where they will be put to death. Shame on China.
I say Thank God I am born in Canada and then I look at our leader - S----- H----- -( fill in the blanks any way you wish.) With him building the new prisons and turning Canadians into criminals. Changing the name of OUR government to Harpers Government. I had a friend who bitched about S.H all the time but when it came time to vote - she didn't have time to look into the other candidates so she voted "for the evil she knew".
Instead of making a change because of being lazy - that is what it is all about, not going to vote, not finding out who possibly has your best interest at heart. LAZY. Vote for the evil you know? Then deserve the evil you get. BUT your children don't. I did not VOTE for S.H. I WILL NOT vote for S.H. In this country we have the right to vote. I will not vote for the lesser evil but for someone who gives me hope. I am thankful I was born in Canada and hopeful next election we will vote out our Kim Jon- opppps I meant S.H.
GIVE thanks. Not sure who you will vote for, I suggest you start looking into it now... or just look around, people hurting, losing jobs, jails being built...
I am thankful for my girls who bring me smiles every day. No dogs in North Korea. ;-(
Monday! I realized yesterday - doing my domestic diva stuff, every where I looked I am surrounded by LOVE! Day after day I am loved unconditionally. Pets help us. They comfort, assist humor and love us. Also recently learning they need to obey us as well. How wonderful to have a turkey diner and not have all the dogs begging at the side of our chair.. thank you Cesar. So Simply today I am thankful for my pets. From oldest to youngest... Each age is the info under the image - you might be shocked! If you can rescue a cat or dog with some training and lots of love you will have a companion and friend for their life. Or in the case of Larry - they might outlive you! All living in one house, playing, eating together, sleeping- Fur, skin, scales - True LOVE sees no difference! I am blessed to have these beasts!
Not to mention all the cartoon ideas they inspire! ;-)) hee hee
xox <><
