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A Character’s journey: Opie
Opie the Ornitholestes has been a critter at Pete’s Paleo Petshop since August of 2016. He’s not the oldest, but he’s definitely part of the original cast of characters…
Continue readingBook Signing and connections
It’s been a month full of surprises and momentum…
Continue readingHome is Where the Heart is
At least that’s how the saying goes, and for the most part that is definitely true. It is also true that one can find a way to create art no matter what you have or where you live. Like life, art finds a way…
Continue readingMoving house and other news
Sometimes what goes on in the real world is big enough that it deserves a bit of a mention here at the shop…
Continue readingMidyear Checkpoint 2023
Setting goals in the beginning of the year is always a good thing, so why not check in and see how we’re doing at the midway point?
Continue readingDinosaur Clothes-pin Puppets
Last month’s pin-puppets wetted my appetite for more fun paper crafts, plus I needed one more interactive activity for the library storytime coming in July…
Continue readingDinosaur paper crafting
With a library storytime and art display scheduled for the month of July, I’ve been having a bit of fun prepping activities for the children.
Continue readingTechnical Difficulties
We were all set to bring Gertrude out for this month’s Critter of the Month post, but she slipped away from us when we had our backs turned. Next thing y’know she’s made herself comfortable in my zinnias and is munching away! Good thing they’re sturdy flowers and grow back fast.

I am sorry for not having this month’s post ready in time. I hope you enjoy this silly doodle while you wait. I will try my best to have the post up by the end of the week.
P.S. This month’s critter is not actually Gertrude. I just couldn’t resist drawing this silly little scene. Let’s just say it’s Gertrude’s fault the post is late.