This guy is trying on a few different looks for this halloween. He’s almost 99% leaning toward the Blue Beard, but he also is really liking the french maid outfit.
It’s a tough decision.
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She’s got a bit of time, so she’s gearing up for her favorite day of the year.
Alone… by myself
Cannot do anything but
Wear a bunny suit.
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This year, Bear has decided to forgo his traditional hibernation in lieu of something a little more exciting.
Bear has decided to travel south! He will stop over every now and then to visit with Bird friends along the way.
Since this is his first time traveling far away from home for such a long time, Bear has brought along his trusty sketchbook to accurately document his experience.
So perhaps we’ll hear about some Bear Travels from time to time.
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A story in her head…
Quickly, the plot thickens.
Deep thought. Deep Pockets.
Deep thought doesn’t always require deep pockets, but I think it really helps.
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Once upon a time there was a glossy, shiny, youthful, black squirrel that lived in a park.
One day while frolicking about, the squirrel accidentally interrupted a romantic picnic by crashing into the unaware couple, spilling their wine.
Outraged, the woman (who turned out to be a witch with a short temper), flung a vanishing spell at the squirrel. But without her spectacles, her spell only grazed the animal a bit.
Having dodged the full force of the witches magic, the squirrel, instead of vanishing, turned from a jet black to a snow white instantaneously.
Even after numerous dye jobs and several counseling sessions, he remains fair haired and a little wary of humans and witches to this day.
The End.
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I know it’s usually girl, Girls, GIRLS around here… So I thought I’d introduce Jae back into the mix!
He’s been an old favorite so I’ve recently updated his look.
Here we see that his sky blue shirt is set off by a gleaming pair of white cabin shorts.
This blue and white combination really makes his skin glow.
We added a touch of bronzer, just to smooth out the tones on his face and around his eyes.
Jae’s hair has been volumized with a special hair dryer attachment after a deep oil treatment.
I would have added a pair of deck shoes to complete Jae’ new look, but I know he prefers to get around on his bare feet. So, after a super moisturizing pedicure, we’ve simply added a clear coat onto his toes.
That completes our make over for Jae. You will get a chance to say hello to him at this year’s One Of A Kind Winter Show.
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This is Blu.
Only her immediate family and a few close friends know that her hair isn’t dyed blue… it grows in that way.
She has big plans to become a superhero when she grows up.
She’s still working out the logistics of that one.
So far, weird genetic anomaly… check!
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After eating our way through piles of food yesterday in thanks for this years offerings, I would like to suggest that the Tuesday afterwards should be a half day.
We can use half the day for sleeping off Monday, and the other half working off the excess turkey.
Although, we probably shouldn’t shed too much, since we need to layer up for the long winter ahead.
The Story Of Thankgiving – As Told By Mehoi
Once upon a time, a long long time ago, there was a group of settlers that found a wonderful new place to live.
They built houses and had happy families. The only problem with this new life, was the long and cold winters they had to endure. However, they liked their new home so much that they decided to stay and try to devise a way to make the cold months more bearable.
As nature lovers and keen observers of the abundant wildlife around them, the settlers quickly came up with a plan.
During the warmer seasons, they made farms and tended their crops with care. By autumn, they stood before their harvest with great satisfaction.
After a week of cooking and preparing various foods, the settlers finally sat down for their meal. It was to be a giant feast, in thanksgiving to all the glorious nature that surrounded them. So of course, their wildlife friends were also invited!
There was so much delicious food to be had, that most of the humans and larger animals present fell into a food coma midway through the party. The smaller nibblers took their time, snacking away the cold months while keeping a watchful eye over the sleeping parties.
The slumbering humans and animals awoke from their food stupor, to a warm breeze and the chirping of birds. It was the first day of spring!
Everyone cheered and there were handshakes and congratulations all around. They decided to call their day of feast – Thanksgiving Day from then on.
The End.
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Ebi is one of my favorite items on the sushi menu. I like just about everything about it.
I like…
1). How cute it looks.
2). The shape and size.
3). The color.
4). The contrast from the other sushi.
There are other reasons why I like Ebi San. In fact, he would probably be a constant order except for one tiny dislike. It’s a shame really…
I just don’t like…
The taste.
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It was a little rainy this weekend in Toronto,
but I’m sure somewhere
out there
in the world
where it was bright and sunny,
families like this one got way more done than I did
without requiring an umbrella.
Sunday With Cat & Cubs will be available as a starter print at the One Of A Kind Show this winter! Online soon… very soon!
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