Tag Archives: mice

Back in the Saddle Again

Posted on May 31, 2012 by Jean Tuttle

Yes, it has been a really long time—longer than I thought it would be—for me to get home from my road trip, and get back to my cat doodling. (I left a week ago Monday, and just rolled back into … Continue reading →

Posted in Home Sweet Home | Tagged Annette Slade, Atlanta Illinois, blackie, charlotte, dad, daisy mouse, Denver, flora mouse, Gwenda Kaczor, Hartford Courant, illustration, Jean Tuttle Studio, Karen Duffy, Karen Windness, Mark Niemeyer, memorial, mice, Michelle Barnes, Olga and Aleksey Ivanov, Richard Tuttle, Ridley, road trip, Salida Colorado, Spring, Tuttle's Funeral Home, Vicki Hooper, Wendy Wray | 4 Comments

Hey, Bartender!

Posted on May 10, 2012 by Jean Tuttle

Charlotte’s friends Karen and Tom stopped by last weekend with a beautiful plant for Dad — a very special orchid, that you “feed” with 3 ice cubes once a week—a clever way to make sure you are giving it the … Continue reading →

Posted in Cats Night Out | Tagged bar, bartender, beverages, charlotte, dad, gifts, karen, lush life, Mallory, mice, orchid, The Sea Shanty | 2 Comments

Nurse Charlotte

Posted on April 30, 2012 by Jean Tuttle

Charlotte has always taken her nursing duties very seriously, but when her #1 human is the patient, watch out! And so imagine the scene last night when she went into Dad’s room to retire, and found Max already ensconced, despite … Continue reading →

Posted in Charlotte | Tagged cats, dad, flora mouse, max, mice, rehab | 4 Comments

Queen for a Day

Posted on April 23, 2012 by Jean Tuttle

Good news: Not only did Charlotte’s birthday card (sent out yesterday via Blue Swallow Express) reach our friend Dorothy in San Francisco today, but so did the hand-drawn doodle I had mailed to her, commissioned by her husband Steve. Now that … Continue reading →

Posted in Birthdays | Tagged Ace, birthday cake, blackie, charlotte, daisy mouse, Dorothy, friendship, max, mice, queen, Steve | 2 Comments

The Daily Scribble: Week in Review

Posted on April 20, 2012 by Jean Tuttle

I’m sure a few of you have noticed that I haven’t been posting quite as often this past week—making this more like the Almost Daily Cat Doodle, as I’ve been thinking of retitling it (thanks to an inspired suggestion on … Continue reading →

Posted in Dad | Tagged blackie, cats, charlotte, doctor, hip replacement, hospital, max, mice, nurse, oak park place, rehab, weight gain | Comments Off

Wish You Were Here

Posted on April 19, 2012 by Jean Tuttle

Charlotte’s been real cranky these past few days—swiping at Max, hissing at Blackie, snapping at Daisy Mouse, and being curt with the waitstaff when we go out to eat. She’s definitely missing her #1 human—Dad up in Madison (in rehab … Continue reading →

Posted in Cats and Mice, Dad | Tagged Carol, charlotte, get well soon, hospital, mice, Ranger, recuperating, rehab | 4 Comments

Salad Days

Posted on April 17, 2012 by Jean Tuttle

With Dad up in Wisconsin, convalescing from his recent hip surgery, it was inevitable that one of these days I was going to have to bite the bullet and deal with the lawn, back here at home. But before I … Continue reading →

Posted in Cats and Mice, Home Sweet Home | Tagged blackie, cats, charlotte, daisy mouse, flora mouse, flowers, garden, Hartford Courant, illustration, jean tuttle, lawn care, max, mice, Spring | 2 Comments

Mecca for Mice

Posted on March 31, 2012 by Jean Tuttle

Yes, the Mousehouse Cheesehaus is a real place, and was our very first stop when we arrived in Wisconsin yesterday. Can you believe that this fabulous cheese emporium is only a stone’s throw from my sister’s place? What wonderful good … Continue reading →

Posted in Cheese | Tagged cheese, little mouse, mice, Mousehouse Cheesehaus, travel, Wisconsin | 2 Comments

In the Kitchen with Miss Flora

Posted on March 28, 2012 by Jean Tuttle

Tonight, Flora and her kitchen helpers set out to tackle Ina “The Barefoot Contessa” Garten’s fabulous turkey sausage and goat cheese lasagna recipe. Even though it’s still a work in progress, doesn’t it look delicious? Charlotte thinks so, anyway! Meanwhile, … Continue reading →

Posted in Cooking | Tagged cats, dinner, flora mouse, lasagna, max, mice, recipe | 2 Comments

Spring Cleaning

Posted on March 27, 2012 by Jean Tuttle

It’s unavoidable, isn’t it? In spring, as Mother Nature embarks on her annual spit and polish of The Great Outdoors, many of us turn our attention to The Great Indoors, washing windows, clearing clutter, organizing closets, etc.. Well, not so … Continue reading →

Posted in Spring | Tagged blackie, cats, charlotte, clutter, daisy mouse, flora mouse, hoarding, max, mice, spring cleaning, Williams Syndrome | 2 Comments