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Beth A. Richardson

All the Wonders

Scottish Terrier on tennis court with damp balls in his mouth. A racket hits a ball, causing it to splat. Text reads: "Why Scotties don't play tennis." Red heart.

Scottish Terrier on tennis court with damp balls in his mouth. A racket hits a ball, causing it to splat. Text reads: "Why Scotties don't play tennis." Red heart.

Why Scotties Don't Play Tennis, #2

Why Jack and Spec are not invited to the tennis dates.

betharichardson

Nov 24, 20131 min read

Stick figure with speech bubbles saying "My turn!" and "Drop it!" faces a Scottie dog holding a ball, thinking "Ready, Set, Chase!" Tennis net in background.

Stick figure with speech bubbles saying "My turn!" and "Drop it!" faces a Scottie dog holding a ball, thinking "Ready, Set, Chase!" Tennis net in background.

Why Scotties Don't Play Tennis

Why Jack and Spec are not invited to the tennis dates.

betharichardson

Nov 12, 20131 min read

Cartoon of a dog in a pumpkin costume asking another in a superhero outfit about fairness. Speech bubbles express their thoughts humorously.

Cartoon of a dog in a pumpkin costume asking another in a superhero outfit about fairness. Speech bubbles express their thoughts humorously.

Halloween with Jack and Spec

Check out more of Jack's cartoons at my Redbubble store and share Jack Gifs from Giphy.com .

betharichardson

Oct 31, 20131 min read

Dog in a captain's hat and life jacket sits on a boat seat, tongue out. Background shows water and trees on a sunny day.

Dog in a captain's hat and life jacket sits on a boat seat, tongue out. Background shows water and trees on a sunny day.

Captain Jack of the Minnow

Captain Jack of the Minnow

betharichardson

Oct 6, 20131 min read

Black scottie dog with a red collar lies on a wooden bench, overlooking a calm lake. Trees in the background. Peaceful atmosphere.

Black scottie dog with a red collar lies on a wooden bench, overlooking a calm lake. Trees in the background. Peaceful atmosphere.

Peace and Meditation

Where there is peace and meditation, there is neither anxiety nor doubt. --St. Francis of Assisi,

betharichardson

Oct 4, 20131 min read

A black dog lies on a blue mat on a wooden floor with a colorful stuffed toy nearby. The scene appears cozy and relaxed.

A black dog lies on a blue mat on a wooden floor with a colorful stuffed toy nearby. The scene appears cozy and relaxed.

Tired Pup

Tired pup

betharichardson

Sep 30, 20131 min read

Black dog wearing an orange "Outward Hound" life jacket stands on concrete. A leash is attached, and the background shows a garage floor.

Black dog wearing an orange "Outward Hound" life jacket stands on concrete. A leash is attached, and the background shows a garage floor.

Safety First

Always wear your flotation device.

betharichardson

Sep 28, 20131 min read

Dog watches a cat sitting on green grass near a parked car. The dog's ears are prominent in the foreground, creating a tense atmosphere.

Dog watches a cat sitting on green grass near a parked car. The dog's ears are prominent in the foreground, creating a tense atmosphere.

Be the Cat

Concentrate. Focus. Be the cat.

betharichardson

Sep 21, 20131 min read

Quote in handwritten font: "Nothing ever goes away until it has taught us what we need to know." -Pema Chodron. Drawing of a dog in a red cloak and a pink heart.

Quote in handwritten font: "Nothing ever goes away until it has taught us what we need to know." -Pema Chodron. Drawing of a dog in a red cloak and a pink heart.

Jack Studies the Spiritual Classics

Jack studies the spiritual classics. Today’s quote from Pema Chodron.

betharichardson

Sep 19, 20131 min read

A cloaked dog in a hat sits pensively, with hand-lettered text: "Fear is the cheapest room in the house...," by Hafiz. A heart symbol adds emotion.

A cloaked dog in a hat sits pensively, with hand-lettered text: "Fear is the cheapest room in the house...," by Hafiz. A heart symbol adds emotion.

Fear

Jack studies the spiritual classics. Today’s quote from Hafiz.

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Sep 16, 20131 min read

A cartoon dog with a halo kneels by books and flowers. Text: "The spiritual life is a process of subtraction. -Meister Eckhart." Red heart on side.

A cartoon dog with a halo kneels by books and flowers. Text: "The spiritual life is a process of subtraction. -Meister Eckhart." Red heart on side.

Love Is the Solution

Jack studies the spiritual classics. Today’s quote from Dorothy Day.

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Sep 5, 20131 min read

Six cartoon pups in a row, one leads with a swagger. Text describes different pup traits. Background has handwritten poem and date.

Six cartoon pups in a row, one leads with a swagger. Text describes different pup traits. Background has handwritten poem and date.

Scottie Nursery Song

Scottie nursery song, “Six Little Pups.”

betharichardson

Aug 29, 20131 min read

A sketch of a black scottie dog with a red cape beside the text "Be a co-worker for good in the world" and a red heart on a white background.

A sketch of a black scottie dog with a red cape beside the text "Be a co-worker for good in the world" and a red heart on a white background.

Co-Worker for Good

Your mission, should you choose to accept it. "Be a co-worker for good in the world."

betharichardson

Aug 12, 20131 min read

Dog dressed by Rumi reads sign: "Rummy Tourney 7:00 $2." Thought bubble says "Oh, Darn." Simple room, heart in corner.

Dog dressed by Rumi reads sign: "Rummy Tourney 7:00 $2." Thought bubble says "Oh, Darn." Simple room, heart in corner.

Jack Makes an Unfortunate Discovery

Jack makes an unfortunate discovery.

betharichardson

Aug 2, 20131 min read

Cartoon of scottie dog dressed like Rumi. Quote: "The wound is the place where the light enters you. - Rumi." Red heart symbol.

Cartoon of scottie dog dressed like Rumi. Quote: "The wound is the place where the light enters you. - Rumi." Red heart symbol.

The Wound

Jack brushes up on the spiritual classics. Today’s reading from Rumi.

betharichardson

Aug 1, 20131 min read

A cartoon dog with a halo kneels by books and flowers. Text: "The spiritual life is a process of subtraction. -Meister Eckhart." Red heart on side.

A cartoon dog with a halo kneels by books and flowers. Text: "The spiritual life is a process of subtraction. -Meister Eckhart." Red heart on side.

The Process of Addition

Jack brushes up on the spiritual classics. Quote by Meister Eckhart.

betharichardson

Jul 27, 20131 min read

Cartoon: Person cleaning deck while a Scottie dog on railing thinks they missed a spot... Setting is light colors; text says Supervising, 7/25/13.

Cartoon: Person cleaning deck while a Scottie dog on railing thinks they missed a spot... Setting is light colors; text says Supervising, 7/25/13.

The Supervisor

Jack supervises the cleaning of the deck.

betharichardson

Jul 25, 20131 min read

Cartoon dog wearing a hat and scarf announces a rodeo event with text bubbles about "Bunny Roping" and "Howling Around the Campfire."

Cartoon dog wearing a hat and scarf announces a rodeo event with text bubbles about "Bunny Roping" and "Howling Around the Campfire."

Scottie Rodeo

Jack attends the Scottie Rodeo, a favorite summer activity.

betharichardson

Jul 23, 20131 min read

A black scottie dog and a rabbit have thought bubbles. The dog's bubble has math; the rabbit's says "whew." A red heart is in the green background.

A black scottie dog and a rabbit have thought bubbles. The dog's bubble has math; the rabbit's says "whew." A red heart is in the green background.

The Calculation

Calculations by Jack and a bunny.

betharichardson

Jul 10, 20131 min read

Cartoon of a dog in a bow tie at a desk labeled "Take your Dog to Work Day." Books, pens, sunglasses, and a briefcase are seen.

Cartoon of a dog in a bow tie at a desk labeled "Take your Dog to Work Day." Books, pens, sunglasses, and a briefcase are seen.

Take Your Dog to Work Day

Happy Take Your Dog to Work Day!

betharichardson

Jun 21, 20131 min read

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