Tag Archives: Giselle

Pink Pussy Hat Power

Posted on January 22, 2017 by Jean Tuttle

In solidarity with and appreciation of all those who marched yesterday, across the U.S. and across the globe. And here’s to the army of knitters who made pink pussy hats, not only for themselves but for complete strangers, to make a … Continue reading →

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Diabetes Day 2

Posted on August 8, 2014 by Jean Tuttle

Happy to report that Charlotte seems to be doing much, much better today…and has been taking her new insulin shots like a champ. Appreciate all the well wishes and good tips from our friends over at Facebook meanwhile — Thanks … Continue reading →

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Bake-a-thon for Charlotte

Posted on August 6, 2014 by Jean Tuttle

I hope no one will find today’s cartoon in poor taste. The truth is, all of us here are terribly concerned about our Miss Charlotte, since her blood work came back yesterday, and a diagnosis of diabetes was confirmed. —Even … Continue reading →

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Game of Charlotte

Posted on April 7, 2014 by Jean Tuttle

In honor of the Game of Thrones Season 4 premiere last night…a more family-friendly version, rated M (for mice). This one’s for Rachel, btw, who introduced me to the show a couple of weeks (& 30 viewing hours) ago…Thank you, … Continue reading →

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Return of the Leprechaun Space Mice

Posted on March 17, 2013 by Jean Tuttle

Happy Saint Patrick’s Day, everyone! Where I live, I’m the only one with any Irish ancestry, but that doesn’t prevent the whole household from enjoying the holiday. Charlotte’s been out stalking leprechauns in her green party dress all day, while … Continue reading →

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Trick or Treat

Posted on October 31, 2012 by Jean Tuttle

Happy Halloween, all you night owls, who might still be up and at your computers (or iPads). Here’s the Halloween report from our house in Chicagoland, spanning the last several days. This was the scene here on Saturday, as Charlotte … Continue reading →

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Wedding Belles

Posted on August 27, 2012 by Jean Tuttle

The exciting news since my last post is that Charlotte and I are heading out of town this coming weekend to attend a small wedding. The not-so-thrilling news is that having overindulged at Flora Mouse’s recent cheese party extravaganza, we … Continue reading →

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Happy Bastille Day!

Posted on July 14, 2012 by Jean Tuttle

Just a quick post today to wish our beloved Giselle, Charlotte’s French maid—and all of you—a festive Bastille Day. I was up late working last night, and nearly forgot all about the occasion, but fortunately the mice were on the … Continue reading →

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Heat Wave

Posted on June 30, 2012 by Jean Tuttle

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 →

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Cover Girls by Gayle

Posted on June 22, 2012 by Jean Tuttle

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 →

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