All the Wonders

Black dog runs on grass, tail up in joy. Background is blurry and dark, accentuating the dog's energetic motion in the open field.

Who Are You?

If you want to know who you are, watch your feet. Because where your feet take you, that is who you are. -Frederick Buechner

betharichardson

Jun 6, 20151 min read

Two cartoon dogs sit facing each other on a yellow background. Text reads: "A friend is someone who knows all about you and still loves you." A red heart is on the bottom right.

Friendship

"A friend is someone who knows all about you and still loves you." -- Elbert Hubbard

betharichardson

May 30, 20151 min read

A cartoon alpaca stands beside a dog with a thought bubble saying "I think I ❤️ you." The dog looks up lovingly at the alpaca.

Jack Meets an Alpaca and Falls in Love

April Fools!!

betharichardson

Apr 1, 20151 min read

Two dogs with green accessories sit facing each other under "Happy St. Pat's Day!" text. A red heart is near them. Playful mood.

Happy St. Patrick's Day

The day when everyone's a little Irish!

betharichardson

Mar 17, 20151 min read

Tan dog with upright ears and a blue collar sits on beige carpet, looking attentively at the camera. Warm lighting creates a cozy mood.

Dear Diary. By Arya.

Dear Diary, It's been two months since I found my family. One feeds me. One plays with me. One is a furry guy they call Jack who lets me chew on his head. Since I got here I got a new collar I got a new name I had the worst day of my life.

betharichardson

Feb 28, 20151 min read

Happy Lunar New Year!

betharichardson

Feb 19, 20150 min read

Jack's New Baby Sister

She followed me home. Mom let her in for the night. (It' going to freeze tonight! We have to let her in.) She played with my toys while we looked for her hoomans. She likes to stand on my back. We couldn't find her home, so she so staying. Her name is Arya. I like her.

betharichardson

Jan 17, 20151 min read

Merry Christmas!!

Merry Christmas from Jack. You can get design on a card in Beth's shop at Redbubble .

betharichardson

Dec 25, 20141 min read

Wet black dog with perky ears in a bathtub, only head visible. Beige background, shampoo bottle on left. Calm mood.

Can Anyone H-E-L-P?

There was a bath. It was successful. Jack got to sleep on the bed. All is well.

betharichardson

Nov 17, 20141 min read

Black dog in autumn leaves with a yellow leaf on its nose. The dog has a leash and looks curiously at the camera. Cozy and playful mood.

Has anyone seen my leaf?

betharichardson

Nov 14, 20140 min read

A cartoon dog surrounded by coffee cups, with text "Happy Coffee Day!" and a red heart. The mood is cheerful and playful.

International Coffee Day

betharichardson

Sep 29, 20140 min read

Cartoon sea dog in red bandana says “Avast, ye salty sea dog!” Text reads “Talk Like A Pirate Day 2014” on a white background.

International Talk Like a Pirate Day

betharichardson

Sep 19, 20140 min read

Jack's Bless to Me Prayer

Bless to me this chair This strong and safe chair Under which I hide At the doctor's office. Bless to me this chair And its durable seat That hides me from the Giant vet tech who threatens To pick me up And put me on the table. Bless to me this chair In its little corner And bless to me the treats I know are in the cabinet Come quickly, treats, Come quickly, come now.

betharichardson

Sep 14, 20141 min read

Cartoon dog looks through telescope at a vulture on a rock. Text reads "International Vulture Awareness Day." A red heart is nearby.

Happy International Vulture Awareness Day

betharichardson

Sep 1, 20140 min read

Jack's Morning Stroll

betharichardson

Aug 20, 20140 min read

A skunk with a fluffy white tail forages in green grass, suggesting a peaceful outdoor setting.

Dear Jack

Dear Jack, I hope you're having fun at Camp Tracy and that you are making lots of friends. I am having fun at my camp. This is a picture of a skunk. It is not a cat. It is not a squirrel. If you see one, do not chase it.

betharichardson

Aug 8, 20141 min read

A fluffy black dog lies on a wooden deck, facing away. The setting includes wooden railings and green foliage in the background.

Downward Facing Jack

betharichardson

Jul 30, 20140 min read

Enthusiasm

"Be ablaze with enthusiasm." -Hildegard von Bingen

betharichardson

Jul 22, 20141 min read

Two cartoon dogs sit puzzled with a ball; one thinks these games last long. A clock reads 4:02. Heart and thought bubbles present.

Scottie World Cup

betharichardson

Jul 8, 20140 min read

Person in blue shirt hugs a black dog outdoors, smiling with eyes closed. Background features a house and green foliage. Warm atmosphere.

Sitting with an Aging Pet

For Spec You still chase bunnies in your sleep Tracking, barking, leaping Master of the back yard You still jump in the air when it’s time to eat Letting me know that you know When supper time is here But then I see you dodge a shadow Unable to see clearly with cloudy eyes And I have to touch you when I enter the room To let you know I am here I know that someday Your windmill-tail will stop spinning Your courageous, loyal heart will cease to beat I sit with you in love and s

betharichardson

Jul 2, 20141 min read