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Beth A. Richardson

All the Wonders

Cartoon of four scottie dogs in a bobsled with flag colors, on snow. Olympic rings in purple sky background, red heart on the ground.

Cartoon of four scottie dogs in a bobsled with flag colors, on snow. Olympic rings in purple sky background, red heart on the ground.

Four-Scottie Bobsled

betharichardson

Feb 19, 20140 min read

Scottie dogs in tartan hats march with a bone flag. Speech bubbles read: "The Scotties are entering the Olympic Stadium," "Applause," and "Jack!"

Scottie dogs in tartan hats march with a bone flag. Speech bubbles read: "The Scotties are entering the Olympic Stadium," "Applause," and "Jack!"

Olympic Dreams

betharichardson

Feb 6, 20140 min read

Three cartoon dogs in hats walk toward a star. Text reads: "Star of Wonder...Guide us to thy Perfect Light!" A heart and gifts are nearby.

Three cartoon dogs in hats walk toward a star. Text reads: "Star of Wonder...Guide us to thy Perfect Light!" A heart and gifts are nearby.

Happy Epiphany

Feliz Dia de Los Reyes. Happy Epiphany!

betharichardson

Jan 6, 20141 min read

Quote on a white background: "The fullness of joy is to behold God in everything." -Julian of Norwich. A heart and monk with scroll pictured.

Quote on a white background: "The fullness of joy is to behold God in everything." -Julian of Norwich. A heart and monk with scroll pictured.

Wise Ones -- Julian of Norwich

The fullness of joy is to behold God in everything. - Julian of Norwich

betharichardson

Dec 17, 20131 min read

A cartoon dog gazes at a sunset with the quote "Every day we make our souls new again." Heart symbol and orange sky in the background.

A cartoon dog gazes at a sunset with the quote "Every day we make our souls new again." Heart symbol and orange sky in the background.

A New Day

Every day we make our souls new again -- Joan Chittister

betharichardson

Dec 5, 20131 min read

Cartoon of a Scottie dog and a brown turkey. The turkey thinks "Funny Looking Fellow.” A pink heart is nearby. © betharichardson.

Cartoon of a Scottie dog and a brown turkey. The turkey thinks "Funny Looking Fellow.” A pink heart is nearby. © betharichardson.

Jack Meets a Turkey

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Nov 25, 20130 min read

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

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.

betharichardson

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.

betharichardson

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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