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Happy Fourth of July!
Today we celebrate our Declaration of Independence, and the magnificent and profound achievement it represents. So here’s to the wisdom, patience, and perseverance that got the job done! And here’s to all of you! Charlotte and crew join me in … Continue reading
Posted in Holidays
Tagged 1776, Aaron Mouse, anniversary, blackie, celebration, charlotte, Declaration of Independence, fireworks, Fourth of July, July 4th
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Moving Sale
No, not my moving sale (thank God!)—but that of my dear friend Vicki, who, along with Ridley the wonder dog and the rest of her household, is about to make a big, glorious move from CO to CA. Our Charlotte … Continue reading
Posted in Ridley
Tagged Aaron Mouse, cats, charlotte, Denver, Fourth of July, garage sale, Katy Perry, Lady Gaga, mice, moving sale, Ridley, summer, Vicki
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Heat Wave
Well, Friday wasn’t so bad, but Thursday we had a heat index of 110 degrees out here in Chicagoland. Whew! Here’s a “tidied up” version of Dad’s breakfast table doodle from yesterday showing Miss Charlotte cooling off in the sprinkler—a … Continue reading
Posted in Summer
Tagged blackie, Blown Covers Contest, cats, charlotte, daisy mouse, Giselle, gnome, heat wave, sprinkler, summer fun, sunshine, swimsuit
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Cover Girls by Gayle
Gayle Kabaker, Illustrator, Superstar Today’s post opens with a shout-out to my good (& wonderfully talented) friend Gayle Kabaker, whose beautiful illustration of two brides graces the June 25th issue of The New Yorker, on newsstands now. Again, congratulations, Gayle—no … Continue reading
Daddy’s Little Girl
Dad has been having a bit of an extended Father’s Day celebration this year, starting on Friday, when Blackie spearheaded a scheme to treat him to a special meal “out” that night. $14 may not sound like a lot to … Continue reading
Posted in Dad
Tagged Aaron Mouse, blackie, Carol, cats, celebration, charlotte, daisy mouse, dining out, Fathers Day, Giselle, James Tuttle, mice, restaurants
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Not The New Yorker
As promised in Wednesday’s post, here is Aaron Mouse’s drawing of Charlotte, modeling for a pretend New Yorker cover. —Not the New Yorker? Heck, this image isn’t even an official Blown Covers Contest submission! —Somehow, in between all the hustle … Continue reading
Posted in Artistic Endeavors
Tagged Aaron Mouse, beach, Blown Covers Contest, charlotte, daisy mouse, illustration, Jean Tuttle Studio, summer, The New Yorker, vacation
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Beauty & the Beach
Today, our resident artist mouse, Aaron, is sharpening his pencils and getting ready to draw the lovely Charlotte for this week’s beach-themed Blown Cover Contest. Aaron has promised to be on his best behavior, and to make her look glamorous— versus … Continue reading
Priscilla’s Aprons
One of the perks of having someone in your household empty out a large storage closet in another state is the profusion of Fedex boxes that soon show up, offering wonderful new places to nap (Blackie), or to “shop” for … Continue reading
Posted in Priscilla Tuttle
Tagged Alice and Martin Provensen, aprons, blackie, boxes, Carol, cats, charlotte, creativity, daisy mouse, Denver, Giselle, mice, mom, nostalgia
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Rise & Shine
I don’t know if Charlotte’s still peeved at me for not cat-doodling the week-plus that I was out of town recently, but I do know that she’s been grumpier than usual about getting up and starting her day. This morning, … Continue reading
Posted in Charlotte
Tagged Baby Woot, daisy mouse, Giselle, Jocko the monkey, Mondays, sleeping in
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