"Through the eyes of Tweedles"

"Award Time And I Thank You!"

2012-01-25T18:07:00.000-08:00

Hi everyone! I am so honored because,,,,,

My friends @ The Slimmer Pugs very graciously awarded this Pawsome Blogger Award to me!
Georgie, Lily, Mimi, Gracie , Toby Moses and their moms, have some of the biggest hearts in the whole world.
Thank you my friends!
In order for me to accept this award, I need to pass it on to 10 other bloggers who bring all of us smiles, giggles, friendship and love.
How can I only pick 10? I can't.

5 Months ago,my friend Sharon @ Sharon's Paws Create awarded me this Sunshine Award.
Even though I had already received it at another time, I was honored to receive it again!
Thank you again Sharon.
Sharon is an artist and freelance illustrator, photographer, she writes stories, and also knows how to cook!
I know many of you have already received these Awards.
If you have not- please come, accept the Award- and know that I gave it to you.

All of you are Pawsome Bloggers.
All of you add Sunshine to our lives.
Please share these with me.
Nitey nite
love
tweedles

"The Snow Clouds"

2012-01-15T21:01:00.000-08:00

I have been waiting and waiting!
I waited all night.
I knew that soon
I would smell the
tiny little snow flakes.
I knew that soon I would hear them fall, quietly!
And then pooooof, they would hit the ground.
I did not want to look away!
I did not want to miss one little snow flake
as it fell from the sky.

I hear the snow clouds coming.
They are so big and billowy!
Colors of gray and white and more gray!
Can you smell the snow flakes coming?
They smell like marshmellows!
They taste like icecream!
They are soft as velvet!
Do you see them fall from the sky?
Do you see them dance like little feathers?
Can you feel them kiss your face?

I want to dance with the snowflakes!
I want to twirl and play and spin!
I want to be a snowflake!
Oh what fun!

I want to go exploring!
Up this trail and to the creek
that's where we will go!
Lets follow the trail to see
where the rabbit's hopped.
Lets follow the bird tracks too!

Little chickadees are nestled in these branches
all toasty and warm and safe.
They are eating peanut butter treats.
They are getting ready for a nap.
They watch the snow flakes fall too!

I think I will go back home
and have a little nap !
Nitey nite little snowflakes
love
tweedles

"The Chrstmas Surprise from Suzanne Berry"

2012-01-06T20:56:00.000-08:00

Mabe it was the day when my eyes scanned the horizon
looking for my Sea Friends.
I do not know the day when it happened, but a great artist by the name of suzanne berry
heard my words and began to follow along with me on my journeys.
She was drawn to what my heart feels at those special times when words come.
Sometimes hearts connect, and it's a beautiful thing.
One day, very near to Christmas a gift arrived in the mail, for my moms and me.
Could we believe our eyes when we opened the package and saw this splendorious portrait of me? Hardly!
Could we believe this was for us? Could we believe it was a gift?

and her words touched us--read if you choose

THE TWEEDLES MYSTIQUE by suzanne berry

Here I am sitting by the Christmas tree- with my portrait.
Suzanne has 2 gorgeous sweet pugs of her own- Raz and Blu.
She has painted their portriats, along with many others! Go see!
Suzanne and her magic paint brush, paint so many things!

Her paintings are beyond amazing, just as she is!
This gift is beyond amazing, and we are so in awe!
The Portrait is now hanging in a special place on a special wall.
I look at it every day- wondering when the little pug will come down and play with me!
We are so blessed! Thank you Suzanne!
Nitey nite
love
tweedles

"The Periwinkle Ribbon"

2011-12-30T12:08:00.000-08:00

When my sleepy eyes opened this frosty morning, the air smelled like snowflakes,
and I was sure a magic paint brush had dusted my world with frozen flecks of star dust.
New adventures were reaching out to my paws, and so I reached back.
As the sun rose, her rays stretched clear across the pale blue sky.
Colors of pink and purple swirls were cuddling with each other, and the moon began to slip behind the sleeping mountains.

I shivered as my paws stepped out onto the frozen blades of grass. "Too cold", I thought to myself. " But, better cold than wet and soppy."
Frozen forest trees with moss covered branches, stood silent in the distance.
I could see them glistening as the sun began to touch their long needles.

And then I heard the chirp, chirp , chirping of the birdies.
Little Junco birds, with dark eyes, and cold feet, huddled close together on the branches of the naked trees.
Just like spring robin's preparing to sing their morning songs, the little Junco's sat all fat and fluffy, all in a row.
The sun rays reached down and warmed their feathers as they stretched their wings!
And then the Juncos began to sing. " Chirp, chirp, chirp" !

"What do they see?"
"Who do they hear?"
The Junco's dark eyes peered toward the magical forest.
"Ohh, I think the forest is calling to you," I said to the Junco's!
"Can I go with you into the forest, and look, and see, and listen?"
And so we did, me and the Junco's... on this very cold frosty morning, off we headed into the sleeping forest.
The Junco's flew above my head, and I ran as fast as I could.
High into the sky their little wings lifted them, higher and higher, and into the forest they soared like eagles!

I stopped on the edge of the forest and gazed at the splendor.
I gazed at the shadows that were beginning to stretch among the sleeping giants.
And then I gazed at the long fingered pine needles, where the frozen droplets began to fall like sparkly diamonds.
I softly tiptoed onto the moss, while a sun ray warmed my shoulder.
I stood very quiet and I could hear Owlburt's hoooot-coming from the darkest part of the forest.

The forest looked so different today.
Was it really the forest that had changed?
How can the forest change so much, in just one day?
How can it be?
"I know that the forest was not like this yesterday. "Or was it, I asked myself?"
Wasn't yesterday Autumn- with colors of gold and red?
Wasn't it yesterday when the sunflowers bloomed, and I played with the butterflys?
I looked at the sleeping giants, and I could hear only silence.
The silence was muffled by a mysterious occasional snore. "zzzzzzzzzz"
The golden ferns were cuddling their fronds into a nest, that was all twisted and tangled by the wind.
I knew the ferns were sleeping too.
"Hush", I said to myself, "I must be quiet."
I did not hear any roots stretching in the cold earth.
I did not hear the trees wiggling their toes.

Was I listening close enough?
Some of the sleeping giants lay silent on the ground, covered with brown leaves.
Oh, I must help them stand I thought, but I could not awaken them.
I tried to whisper into thier ears, but their snores were too loud. "zzzzzzzzz".
I felt helpless!
The little creek that used to trickle, is now frozen and too gigantic for me to leap across!
Everything was different.
My mind raced backwards to another time when I found the red buttons floating down the stream.
Do you remember?
I remember the little tracks in the snow that I followed that special day, but they are all gone.
I remember the rabbits that lived in the thicket, that was hidden in the briars and thorns.
I remember the colored ribbons and yarn that decorated their hollow, and how I helped Nibblet and his family to make a comforter for Granny Rabbit.
I remember Granny Rabbit taking my paw and placing the threaded pine needle into it.
I remember how all the rabbits and I sewed the red buttons onto the old tattered , but loved, new comforter and how we all joined paws and placed the comforter on the bed, made from the twisted branches.
The forest is asleep. And yes, the forest has changed before my very eyes.
As I sat on the soft moss pondering those special moments, a sun beam tapped me on the shoulder.
I turned around to look and then I saw the little Junco's fluttering across the sky, like snowflakes.
The Junco's were carrying long pieces of periwinkle ribbon in their beaks. Periwinkle ribbons streaming through the skys!
Oh what a site to behold!!
I pondered my thoughts for a moment, and then I started to run, to a clearing where the giant trees stood long ago.
I ran as fast as lightning in the sky.
And then I stopped and gazed into the fog, watching the Junco's soar.
I watched as the Perinwinke ribbons made circles in the sky, like a sky dance.
Around and around the ribbons swirled, and then through the fog I saw it!
My eyes could not believe the beauty before me.
The oldest snag that I have ever seen, stood bravely and alone on the hill.
Once long ago, the snag was one of the most giant and bravest trees in the forest.
But it's time had come, to become more than just a tree.

Now the snag was a home to many forest animals.
Squirrels and mice and birds, and bats and raccoons found a safe shelter in the snag.
The Junco's swirled around and around the snag, and then they dipped their feathered wings and dived into an opening!
As I came closer to the snag, I could see ribbons of many colors, draping from their weathered and crooked limbs.
Ribbons of every color were overflowing from the snag, and blowing in the breeze!
It was at that moment when I saw them!

The rabbits!
The rabbits encircled the snag!

There they sat, shoulder to shoulder, holding periwinkle ribbons clutched in their tiny paws.
Suddenly a shadow appeared over my shoulder!

As I looked up, I recognized the wings! I recognized those eyes and the hoooot!
Suddenly those splendorious wings lowered from the sky, and landed on top of the snag.
Owlburt- the wisest Owl in the forest had the grandest home of all in the giant snag.
Welcome home Owlburt!
Nitey nite
love
tweedles

ps my mama painted the Junco's and Perwinkle ribbon.

"I Still Hear Bells Jingling"

2011-12-27T19:49:00.000-08:00

I still hear bells ringing!
And I can still taste Christmas candy on my whiskers!
I still see twinkling lights!
And I just know the reindeer are still on my roof!

Sheepy is here to help me open my prezzys.
Sheepy is an old friend of mine.
And caterpillar is here too!
Old friends are the best!
I love my old friends!
So nice to cuddle with!

See my toys ? They smell brand new!
They came from near and far!
!
When I am not shredding wrapping paper and eating it,
I am zooming here and zooming there!
Look at me go!

And my very own cupcake!
And a big girl harness, too!

And my very first Christmas dress from Tiffy, to wear

on Christmas Day!

I still hear bells jingling!

Thank you my friends, for making Christmas so specials!

nitety nite

love

tweedles

"Welcome Back Frosty"

2011-12-21T21:57:00.000-08:00

Tiny snow flakes are tumbling from the sky!
Watch them fall so gently!
So free! So happy!
Watch the snowflakes spin!
Watch the snowflakes tumble!
Watch them roll!

It's frosty the snowman.
He promised he would be back when winter comes.
Do you remember his promise?

Lets watch Frosty dance.

I know just what Frosty needs.
Can you guess?

Frosty need to be right inside my old farm house with me!
Welcome back Frosty!
Nitey nite!
love
tweedles

"Let The Circle of Paws Stretch Around Them"

2011-12-16T18:39:00.000-08:00

It's time for the "circle of paws" to encircle
some of our very dear friends Kiss-a-bull in Blogville.
They are your friends and mine.
I cannot stop these tears from falling, because this is not fair.
I cannot stop thinking about the very bad tradegedy
that has happened to Houston Pittie Pack .

A fire came and swept through their home.
The fire took everything they owned, including the lives of 5 of their furbabies, Guero, Coco Chanel, Tiger, Lucky and Shelby.
These furbabies were all of our friends.
I keep asking "why" but there are no answers.
You can get more details at Mayzie's blog.
Many are trying to help our friends, and I thought you might like to also.
What ever you can do- please do it.
Please go to their site- Kiss-a-bull and tell them that you love them.
I am stretching my paws as far around them as I can-
will you help join the circle?
love and the circle of paws being sent....
tweedles

"Santa Paw's- Where Are You?"

2011-12-13T18:39:00.000-08:00

The winter days are dancing around me like

ponys on a merry go- round!

The days feel like they are zooming,

and soon it will be Christmas!

Soon it will be too late to tell the man in red,

my Christmas wishes.

I have searched everywhere for Santa Paw's,

but I cannot find him!

Maybe I should write him a letter!

Dear Santa Paws:

Please remember I live in the old white farm house, in the forest.

You will see tracks in the snow where I danced with the snowman.

Kittys will be sitting in the windows.

Smoke will be billowing from my chimney.

I saved my favorite cookie, just for you.

Please bring bird seed for the birdies,

carrots for the rabbits,

and nuts for the chipmunks!

Please come soon.

Nitey nite

love

tweedles

" Look What I Won! "

2011-12-07T18:33:00.000-08:00

Look what I won from my friends.
Their names are Maggie and Mitch the Airedales .
Maggie and Mitch are 2 of the cutest Airdales I ever did see,
and have been my bloggy friends since before forever.
They had a contest give away, because their mom made 5 mini mittens
that she wanted to share!
And I won this sock monkey mini mitten!
Isn't it so cute? I am soooo lucky!
I was so excited to hear I won! I wanted to win a mini mitten so bad.
I did not think I would win one of the mittens, but I did!
And to make it more special- it was the sock monkey mitten I won!
Their mom has been busy making other home made ornaments too.
Their Christmas tree is packed full of magical ornaments!
Their mom and dad are so crafty and creative.

I am going to hang my sock monkey mini mitten on my Christamas Tree!
I might even sink my paws into it, to keep my little toes warm!
Now I have my little mitten to match my sock monkey hat!
Thank you so much Maggie and Mitch and their mom!
I feel so special!

Nitey Nite
love
tweedles

"For Ever Thankful"

2011-11-23T19:36:00.000-08:00

Today my heart is ever thankful.
Memories and moments that are as many
as the million raindrops
that have fallen from the sky
now live in my heart.

I am thankful for the gifts Mother Earth
has bestowed upon my forest.
For every living heart beat of plant or animal
I am thankful.
I am thankful for the journeys that my paws
have traveled.
Each path has lead me in a new direction.
Sometimes I have stumbled and fallen.
Mother Earth always reaches out her arms
to me and lifts me higher than before.

I am thankful for the paws and hands
that reach out and join together
in circles of love in blog sphere.
I am thankful for all of you.

I am thankful for my home
and for the love I feel everyday.
I am thankful for my moms who love me.

Last year my dearest friend Angel Stubby
sent me a poster poem on thankfulness.
The words became a part my heart then,
and will be forever and ever.
My lips could never eloquently speak
as the writers of this poem have done.
I shared it with you last year.
Because it is important to me
I share these words again
with you and our land.
Forever grateful, I am that Stubby shared this with me.

"GREETINGS AND THANKS, "
"A daily Thanksgiving inspired by the Onondaga Nation, Haudenosaunee"

Greetings
and Thanks
to each other
as people

To The Earth
mother of all
greetings & thanks

To all the waters
waterfalls & rain
RIVERS & OCEANS
greeting & thanks

To all the FISH LIFE
GREETINGS & THANKS

the grains and greens
BEANS & BERRIES
as one we send thanks
to FOOD PLANTS

MEDICINE HERBS
of the world
and their keepers
GREETINGS & THANKS

TO ALL ANIMALS
& their teachings
greetings & thanks

THE TREES
for shelter & shade
fruit & beauty
greetings & thanks

TO ALL BIRDS
large and small
joyful greetings & thanks

And from the four directions
THE FOUR WINDS
thank you for purifying the air
we breathe and giving us strength
GREETINGS

THE THUNDERERS
our grandfathers in the sky
We hear your voices
GREETINGS & THANKS

and now THE SUN
for the light of a new day
and all the fires of life
GREETINGS & THANKS

to our oldest grandmother
THE MOON
leader of women
all over the world
AND THE STARS
for their mystery
beauty and guidance
GREETINGS & THANKS

TO OUR TEACHERS
from all times
reminding us of how
to live in harmony
GREETINGS AND THANKS

AND FOR ALL the gifts of creation
for all the love around us
GREETINGS AND THANKS

And for that which is forgotten
WE REMEMBER

WE END OUR WORDS
NOW OUR MINDS ARE ONE

A daily Thanksgiving inspired bythe Onondaga Nation, Haudenosaunee

I am thankful for this moment, for this day.
This moment is ours.
Happy Thanksgiving!
nitey nite
love
tweedles

"The River's Song"

2011-11-17T18:14:00.000-08:00

Today, I listened

to the river.

She sang so merrily.

She sang a song of tranquility,

on her journeys out to sea.

I watched her bend

through crooked turns,

and splash

on jagged rocks.

I watched her frolic,

Ohh,,,, so very free.

And then I saw a tiny golden leaf,

as she spiraled,,,, gently from the sky.

It fluttered gently like butterfly wings.

I watched her touch the burbling ripples,

and then she slowly landed on the water.

I watched the little golden leaf.

I watched her swirl in circles.

I saw her float so slowly,

to her journeys far away.

Yes, far away she will travel- far out into the sea.

Today, I listened to the rivers song,

a song of harmony.

If I were that little leaf

I wonder

where my journey would lead me?

Nitey nite

love

tweedles

"Dona Nobis Pacem"

2011-11-04T17:54:00.000-07:00

All the sea creatures

swim in harmony, in our mighty oceans.

The giant trees in the forest stand peacefully together.

Their roots entwine around each other

so that they can stand tall and be strong.

The trees shelter each other from the winds.

Their sky is shared with our feathered friends.

And when the wind blows

they share one song-

that song is peace.

Can you imagine peace in the world?

Can you imagine living together

in harmony

as the mighty forests and the oceans?

Can you imagine no wars?

Can you imagine love and harmony for all?

Can you imagine a gigantic circle of paws and hands,

encircling our beloved world?

I can.

Today, I am taking part in “BlogBlast for Peace.”

Those words are Latin for "grant us peace"

Mimi Lenox started this day in 2006.

Will you join me?

Tonight lets dream about Peace!

nitey nite

love

tweedles

"The Gobblins Are Coming"

2011-10-28T19:33:00.000-07:00

I am howling
Happy Halloween !!

Spooks and goblins,
and witches and crows!
Flying bats
and leaping toads!
Shadows and monsters
will be everywhere!

This is my very first halloween costume.
Tiffy @ It's Tiffy Time sent it to me.
Can you see my wings?

Now I can fly away
the gobblins can't catch me.
The witches and bats
and leaping toads
will never find me!

Get ready everyone!
Halloween is coming soon!
Nitey nite
love
tweedles

ps my hat pumpkin hat was made by Jessica Lynn @ All You Need Is Pug

"The Leaves Are Dancing"

2011-10-19T18:44:00.000-07:00

The leaves are twirling
like a whirlwind.

They are dancing before my eyes.
High into the sky
the breeze lifts them
and then they float
gently and softly
down to me.

Swirling , and shuffeling

They dance before my eyes!

Red leaves and gold leaves,,,

where will you go?

Must you leave so soon?

Where did your season go?

Will you be back again?

This I must know!

Tell me when I will see you again.

Mother earth is painting our world

with splendorious colors,

and falling leaves.

The leaves spin, and float and twirl!

The display is everywhere!

Red and gold and yellow and brown leaves.

The leaves are dancing!

Do you see them too?

Nitey nite

love

tweedles

"My Wishing Star"

2011-10-07T19:36:00.000-07:00

My wishing star
was rising in the midnight sky.
It glowed like a candle
and shimmered so softly.
It hid behind the billowy clouds
and then it twinkled down at me.

So many bright and shiny stars ,
so many that I see,
but you are my "wishing star"
a special star to me.

I wish I may
I wish I might
have the wish
I wish tonight.

If only you'd come down to me,
and rest upon my paw.

I know that all my wishes
would surely all come true.

You glisten
ohhh so magically.
You twinkle ohhh so bright!

I wish that I could glow
like you
and make the night time bright!

I wish I may
I wish I might
have all my wishes
come true,,, tonight

Do you have a wishing star?

Nitety nite
love
tweedles

My Barkclava Hat Fits Perfect

2011-10-04T18:41:00.000-07:00

Ohhhh,, it feels so cozy!

I have a Barkclava hat just like my friend Archie Poo.

Archie's mom Melissa @Life is art ... Art is Life makes them.

It feels sooo cozy to have this warm fuzziness

on my head., hugging my ears!

When the winds howl ,
and the weather gets chilly,
I will have happy ears!
No cold ears for me!

It fits perfect!
It's fun!
And their soo pretty!

So many colors to choose from.
Today I feel pink!
And one of my hats matches my cotton candy sweater!

Nitey nite
love
tweedles

"Wish's and Hope's for Live Strong Day"

2011-10-02T09:34:00.000-07:00

Today, I stand up against cancer.
I join many of my friends- who are standing up too.

Today, I stand with YOU who are courageous,
and are fighting the big battle.
I take your paws and hands and I will walk beside you .

Today I am wishing and hoping
that a cure will be found soon.
I am wishing that we will never ever
hear the Cancer word again.

nitey nite
love
tweedles
ps,,, for some reason I thought this was 2012 when I did my posty
its really 2011!

'Wordless Wednesday"

2011-09-28T20:20:00.000-07:00

Nitey nite

love

tweedles

"Soft Sounds"

2011-09-18T19:20:00.000-07:00

I hear soft sounds. Can you hear them too?
I hear the soft sound of the sun
as she rises over the sleeping forest.
I hear chirps and tweets from little birds
as they welcome another day.
I hear bumble bees,,,,
humming as they go from flower to flower.
I hear wings soaring in the blue sky
I hear the soft sound of shadows
as they race between sun rays.
I hear the silent sound of the butterflys
as they dance before my eyes.

I hear bubbles all around me.
They want to lift me high, and take me over the rainbow!
The bubbles say "follow me"

I hear the soft sounds of flowers growing in the forest.
I hear them yawn and stretch.

I hear the sound of crickets singing in the night.
I hear the quiet sound of the moon as she watches us sleep.

I hear the soft sound of the stars
as they twinkle in the darkness.
Do you hear them twinkle?
I hear the soft voices of all my friends
when they wish upon a star.

I hear the soft sound of the wind
as she brings the rain clouds.
The pitter patter of the tiny drops
quench the thirst of our earth.

Can you hear the soft sounds too? What sounds do you hear?
Nitey Nite
love
tweedles

"Let's Help Methuselah"

2011-09-08T18:57:00.000-07:00

The forest seemed unusually quiet tonight.

The stars twinkled in the sky
like they always do,
and moon rose over the tallest of the trees,
just like always.

But the hush was a sound that I had never heard before.
And the trees were not singing.
Frogs were not croaking.
Owls were not hooting.
It was so quiet.

I cupped my paws to my ears so I could listen to the silence.
The silence was luring me to Methuselah, the oldest tree in the forest.

As I came into a clearing.

I saw the moon beams

shine down on Methuselah's face

and then I saw the tears

trickle down his branches

and fall to the ground below

like diamonds.

"Why is there sadness in my forest?" I wondered.

"Come closer", Methuselah whispered.

Carefully, I stood on my tip toes,

and then I reached my arms up as high as I could reach.

Softly,

I placed my paws on his heart.

I felt his heart,,,

beat

beat,,, just like mine.

One of Methuselah's branches reached down and patted my head.

and then, Methuselah began to whisper,

"Our time has come."

"It is time for us to fall"

"The forest will be gone."

"The chainsaws are coming."

"We cannot run"

"We cannot hide"

As I looked around me, I noticed that the other trees cried too..

"I cannot let this happen to my forest!"

"It is not time for them to fall!

"They will not fall! "

The forest and all its creatures must be saved.

I must find a way to help Methuselah and the other trees.

We can find a way to help the forest and the trees.

I just know we can!

You and me together....

Lets help the forest.

Nitey nite

love

tweedles

"Toby Moses Asked Me To the Back to School Prom"

2011-08-31T18:58:00.000-07:00

My mind is in a whirlwind, because Toby Moses Man
@ the The Slimmer Pugs

asked me to go to the Back To School Blogville Prom with him!
I said YES! Can you believe it?
Can you believe that "me the tweedles" is going to a prom?
I have never been to a prom!
I have never been on a date!

Once I broke Toby's heart..
because I told him I could not be his girl...
because I wanted to be friends with everyone..
But Toby and I remained friends! Toby understood.

So now I am going to the prom,
and I would like to dance and twirl
and do the hop!
Yes, that is what I will do if Toby Moses teaches me!

All of these flowers remind me of my friends.
So many different friends that I treasure...
true friends of all colors, shapes and sizes.
These flowers remind me of friendships that I have made.

I know with all my heart,

that I want to go to the prom with Toby Moses Man!

He is such a gentleman, and I thank him for asking me!

And Toby Moses,

I would like you to wear whatever makes you feel good.

I will wear my green dress, just for you.

Will the magic bubbles take us to the prom together?

nitey nite

love

tweedles

"It's A Cotton Candy Summer Day"

2011-08-24T20:33:00.000-07:00

I feel summer everywhere!
I feel summer when the sun rays touch my shoulders.
I see summer down at the trickling streams.

I see summer when I watch the bunnys hop and play.

Summer's colors are stretched across the sky!
S t r e t c h e d like pink cotton candy!

I smell summer in these yellow daisy flowers.
I see summer when I watch the bumble bees and butterflys.
I think of summer when I taste watermellon and cotton candy!
Today feels like a cotton candy day!

This is my "Cotton Candy " sweater vest made with love
by Melissa at Life is art ... Art is Life

I feel summer time when I chase my ball !

Summer is a fun time when moms play with me!

The warm summer sun

is shining on all of my sweaters, the many colors of the rainbow.

Nitey nite

love

tweedles

All of my sweaters were hand made by Melissa at Life is art ... Art is Life -

"The Blue Butterfly"

2011-08-12T20:11:00.000-07:00

The stars were fast asleep on the clouds.
Little birds were sleeping in their nests,
and the man in the moon was smiling down on me.
Very quietly, the sandman tip toed,,,,
to my bed, and sprinkled stardust into my sleepy eyes.
As my eyes began to close,
a dream whisked me away,,,
to a land far, far away.

There was bubbling streams,
and green grass,
and the sky was filled with butterfly wings
and magic bubbles,
and flowers of every color.
Blue butterflys were everywhere!
Their wings flitted and fluttered.
Oh how I wish that I could fly!
I wish I could flit like the butterflys!

Higher into the sky their wings lifted them.
Higher and higher
and then they swirled around me
and landed on my tail.

"Miss butterfly,, Your the most magical of all butterflys.
will you teach me to fly". I asked?

And it was at that moment, the blue butterfly took my paw.
Quietly she whispered,
" Tweedles, close your eyes, and count to three, and together we will fly!"
"You must believe you can fly"
Suddenly, I was floating in the breeze, just like the butterflys.
We flitted here and we flitted there,
the blue butterflys and I.
It was so fun to have wings and flit like the butterfly!

Now I know for sure that dreamland is a magical place
where dreams always come true.
And I will always remember
the wisdom of the blue butterfly ,....
"I can be anything that I want to be, if I just believe".
Nitey nite
love
tweedles

"July Will Sleep On Top Of The Rainbow"

2011-07-31T20:49:00.000-07:00

Today, July is going on a journey.
She is going to sleep for a year on top of the rainbow!
And then next year she will return for more fun and magical days.

I remember the beautiful July day that I went hiking with my moms.
We walked in the forest.
When my paws were too tired to walk anymore, my mommy put me in her back pack!

I thank July for making my forest such a magical place.

I thank July for ripening my strawberrys!

I thank July that the sun shines down and makes the flowers, and earth, and rain, and grass, and streams smell so good.

My berries smell good too!

I thank July for this beautiful summer day.

I thank July for bringing my magic bubbles to visit me.

I thank July for new friends.

It's always good to say what your heart is feeling.

And now it is time for July to sail away to the Rainbow and close her eyes.

Sleep tite July. See you next year.

Nitey nite

love

tweedles

"Inspiration and Awards"

2011-07-28T18:06:00.000-07:00

Have you ever wondered where inspiration comes from?
Maybe it comes from green grass, or little flowers.
Or maybe it comes when the sky is painted with the colors of the rainbow.
Maybe inspiration comes from the brightest stars that shine in the darkest sky.
Maybe inspiration comes from words softly spoken or tweets from birdies.
Maybe, just maybe Buttefly wings inspire you,, they do me.

One thing I do know is that inspiration comes in all the colors of the rainbow.

TodayI am honored because my Airdale friends Webster, Holly, Cora, and Teddy@ The Thuglets World shared their Inspiration Award with me.
The Thuglets have inspired me with their fun filled lives.
They have fun toys, and blue balls and a yellow Thuglet tunnel to chase each other through!
And a family of bunny rabbits live in the thicket outside their house.
Doesn't this sound like a fun place to go visit? They have a loving family,, and they are all loved so much.

Inspiration is all around me, and all of your words have inspired me.

I have received this Award before, but I am also honored to receive it again
from Sophie @ sophie's view and Tiffy @It's Tiffy Time! and Payton @ Pugnacious P

Sophie is a beautiful labradoodle. She makes friends with everyone, and her best friend is her Orange ball.
Sophie has 2 daddies, and has more adventures, and good times than anyone I know.
Her daddys are awsome photographers.

Tiffy, is a pug like me, she is my BFF.
Tiffy charms everyone who meets her with her sweetness.
To me Tiffy is an inspiration because she loves life...Tiffy has a wonderful momma and daddy who share the world with her-- they share a world that Tiffy never knew before.

Payton is one of my newest friends. She is so sweet and her mom and daddy love her so much.
Payton shows us all how to live life to the fullest.
I love having new friends,,,, and Payton means so much to me.

Yes inspiration is all around me- thank you all for inspiring me, and sharing these Awards with me. I would like to share my Awards with all you.
I know many of you have already received these Awards..but if you haven't, can I share these Awards with you? Please ask,.. and they are yours.

Nitey nite
love
tweedles

"Sprinkles Are Falling On My Head"

2011-07-17T16:06:00.000-07:00

Gentle sprinkles are tumbling from the sky.
Pittering and pattering, drip, drip,drip.

Close your eyes like me.
Smell the sweetness.
Smell the freshness of the new day.
Cup your paws to your ears,, and listen,,,
Pitter patter,,, drip, drip, driping.
The sprinkles are singing.

Sprinkles kissed these lilies and painted them in shades of red.

These Fox Gloves were thirsty, but not anymore.

The sprinkles bathed the pink rose with sweetness.

And the little flowers were thirsty too.

The sprinkles bathed this little flower with a happy face.

The droplets of sprinkles traveled down the long branches of the fir trees.

The sprinkles traveled down into the soil where the thirtsy roots waited for a drink.

Baby birds sitting on moss covered branches..

fluffed their wings as the sprinkles fell from the sky.

Close your eyes and smell the sweetness.

Smell the freshness of the new day.

Cup your paws to your ears and listen as the sprinkles sing.

I watched this little snail as she walked through the grass.

She did not hurry. She walked slow.

She likes the sprinkles-just like me!

She had her very own umbrella!

Now the sprinkles will sing to me, as I close my sleepy eyes.

Pitter patter,,, drip, drip, drip.

The sprinkles are singing.

Nitey nite

love

tweedles

New Stars In The Sky

2011-07-10T20:39:00.000-07:00

My heart has been feeling very quiet.
Sometimes when I feel quiet, I think of wonderousness.
Wonders are all around me.
Clouds are wonders. I watched them all day long.
They float here and there across the sky.
And Stars are wonders too. I watch them twinkle all night long.

Last night when I watched the glowing stars,
I saw wonders.
I saw names painted in the sky like trails of shooting stars.

I saw the names of Ames from England @ Soggibottom , and Dexter @DIANE'S MIXED ART
and Lilo @Tales of The Great Rock Eater and O'Mally Hanks sister @ I Tell Ya What and Hamlet from Life at Golden Pines.
Lilo and O'Mally were our Sunflower sisters.
So many of our friends from blogville have made their journey to the Rainbow Bridge.

I thought about these Forget Me Not flowers. They remind me of my friends.
Every year these little blue flowers come back to see me.

I thought about how I never met these friends, but they made me smile when I read their storys.
Dexter kitty, did not have a blog, but his momma Diane did.
They had familys who love them very much.
They will never be forgotten.
Run free my friends.

Now,,,,
I would like to share a link with you, about a kitty that has courage.
Please go to this link at Animal Talk For the Love of Ivy
http://animaltalk4u.blogspot.com/
and read the story of Sweet Ivy. She is needing some love. My friend Jan is trying to help this little kitty and her newborn kittens. She needs a miracle.

Nitey nite

love

tweedles

"I Found A Feather"

2011-06-30T19:35:00.000-07:00

I found a feather
dancing in the wind.
It twirled in circles
around me
flittering and fluttering
and tossing in the breeze.
and then it glided higher
into the pale blue sky .

I stretched my paws
as high as they could reach
and then gently as butterfly wings
the feather floated to my paws.
I listened so intently
as the feather softly whispered

come fly with me,
lets fly over the rainbow
lets dance in the wind
let the magic begin!

I wonder where the feather came from?
Did someone send it to me?
Tonight I will dream about ,,,
Floating,
and gliding,
and twirling,
and fluttering.
Tonight I will dream about flying with the feather,
and being free as the wind.
Will you?
Nitey nite
love
tweedles

"My BFF"

2011-06-22T19:55:00.000-07:00

Do you have a BFF?
I do, and her name is Tiffy Tippy Toes. It's Tiffy Time!
I have never met Tiffy, but we email each other every day. We are best friends.
Tiffy sent me this pretty Princess dress. Tiffy sent one to my friend Tuni , too.

This is Tiffy. She is five, like me. She has beautiful big brown eyes.
Tiffy's old life was a mystery.
Tiffy was lost and waundered the streets in Texas for a long time.
Because we are BFF'S , maybe someday Tiffy will tell me all about her lost days.
But really all that matters are the days ahead.

My friend Stubby who left for the Rainbow Bridge, helped guide his parents to choose Tiffy and give her a forever home.
Tiffy healed her new parents hearts with love. And they healed Tiffys heart too.
Tiffys momma and daddy take her to the Forest Preserves and they walk on trails.
And sometimes they all eat ice cream.
Tiffy eats ice cream too.
Something very special about Tiffy is that she cannot see very good.
But it does not matter.
Tiffy can see through the words that are spoken to her.

Tiffy knows what rainbows are...as they stretch across the sky with many colors.
Blue like a summer day.
Green like cool grass on your feet.
Red like strawberrys
Pink like bubble gum
Orange like popsickles
Purple like grapes.

And Tiffy hears the birds in the sky. Tiffy is learning to understand their tweets.
Yes, Tiffy told me... that she can see perfectly.

Someday, Tiffy is going to come visit me. Maybe she will come in a magic bubble.
I hope so.

Having Tiffy for a BFF is fun.
Nitey nite
love
tweedles

"Dear Ocean"

2011-06-13T18:35:00.000-07:00

Dear Ocean
How brave you are.
How very strong you are.

I remember the roar of your voice.
And I remember how you hummmm so softly .
Do you remember me?

I brought a friend with me, It's Flat Stubby.
I wanted to share your magic with my special friend.
Stubby loved the sea, and always wanted to meet all of my sea friends.
Everywhere I look, I feel your magic around me.
I feel the ocean's breeze as she tickles my ears , and I taste the salt on my lips.
I smell all your ocean smells, and I feel your mist on my face.

We ran along the seashore, and we looked in tidepools for my friends.
My Flat Stubby and me.

We searched everywhere
And then we found my friend "Star", the Star Fish.
Star had fallen asleep in the sand, so I carried her back out to the calming tides.
But where is Puff, I wondered?
Do you ever have dreams that you want to come true, so bad?
I did.
I had hopes and dreams that Puff would be waiting for me on the seashore.
But, he wasn't.
Then quietly, Star whispered to me that I must learn "patience".
"You see Tweedles," Star said to me. "The ocean never hurrys. "

My eyes could not help but scan the horizon, as Star spoke to me.
I wanted to see Puff , I wanted to see Puff so bad.
I had some turbulance inside of me,, that I knew Puff could calm.

"Watch how the waves flow in to the shore, and flow back out."

It was at that moment that I remembered "the promise" that Puff made to me, two years ago.

Puff said that if I ever needed him... just whisper his name in the breeze... And so, that is what I did.
I closed my eyes,,, I counted to three, and whispered PUFFFFFF,,,,

A sudden breeze seem to come out of nowhere, and I opened my eyes to see the biggest magic bubble roll up onto the shore.
I grabbed Flat Stubby,,, and we ran as fast as we could to the bubble.... yes I knew of course, it was Puff!

Puff helped us inside the bubble, and the first thing I wanted to do was to touch Puffs eyes.
Those very eyes that were blinded by the oil spill are now all healed, but they have scars.
I was so happy to see Puff, that tears filled my puggy eyes.
My heart felt as though it would pop from this happy reunion.

Puff's words of wisdom to me were to remember that those who are gone from us- live in our hearts forever... and when we are afraid. ... we can make the fears go away....

..................when we hummmm- like the ocean.

Then I understood....
Puff lives in my heart forever
and I need to learn to wait for the "perfect time,
for my dreams to come true."

Nitey nite
love
tweedles

"My Secret Ponds"

2011-06-05T18:54:00.000-07:00

I have a secret pond.
Would you like to come visit with me?
There are so many wonders and mysterys in the pond!
Surrounded by the tall grasses and red clover blossoms, the pond lies quietly.

The sun shines down through the tall trees, and paints reflections in the pond .
The reflections dance on the water!
Sometimes I close my eyes and I listen to the stillness of my secret pond.
I can feel the touch of the breeze as it tickles my whiskers.
The breeze is music in my heart, and makes my heart sing.
Yes , this is my secret pond.

There is magic in the pond!
Frogs splash !
Frogs leap onto lily pads and sing croaking songs.

Birdies tweets are like symphonys ---from high in the tallest trees...
Baby birds are swinging on branches and learning to fly!

Salamanders swim and play hide and seek with each other.
The mommy and daddy salamander teach their babies to swim.
Can you see the salamanders swim ?

Tad poles swim in the ponds too.
Now the baby tad poles are growing legs.
Soon the tad poles will be leaping frogs.
Do you see the tad poles?

When I go to my secret pond.. I watch the ferns stretch.
I see them unfold their tiny hands.
They unfold their hands
like the many mysterys, that unfold at the secret pond.

The ferns are waking up, from their long sleep of winter.
They are reaching for the sky.
The ferns are welcoming spring!
The ferns love the secret ponds...
There are so many wonders to display!
There is magic at my secret ponds.,,,,,,
Baby birds are learning to fly and bumble bees are gathering pollen.
And, I am chasing butterflys and shadows!
But, sometimes I just sit and listen.
I listen to the quiet at my secret pond.
I listen for new wonders to unfold.
Nitey nite
love
tweedles

'Tiny Blossom's"

2011-05-27T17:20:00.000-07:00

How beautiful you are.
Do you know?
Tiny blossoms
swirling
and tumbling
from the trees,
like the softest cotton candy.

I see you dancing in the breeze
I heard you sing so sweet,,,,

I want to sing with you,,,
your welcome songs to spring.

Tiny blossoms falling free
Do you know how beautiful you are?

Gently falling,
and swirling
and softly touching my nose
like kisses from sun rays,
I will tell you now,,
how beautiful you are.

Come back again.

Nitey nite
love
tweedles

"Sometime's I Am Naughty"

2011-05-14T21:02:00.000-07:00

Sometimes I am "naughty"
My friend Wilma is a fan of the best bad show on TV, Bad Girls Club.

Wilma had a contest and invited her friends to tell her, all about our badness.
The name of the contest was " My good to be bad CSN Birthday Giveaway,"

The winning entry went to Tallulah from The Southern Fried Pugs!!!

But, my badness, was recognized as being a good thing.
Wilma sent me a beautiful picture frame with little sunflowers all over it.
And my photo was in the frame. I love it so much,,,
I was going to share a photo of it,
but now I cannot find it. Thank you again Wilma.

This was my badness entry,,,,,
"If I feel like I am being ignored... well..... i start to tugging on the drapes. I look over my shoulder to see if anyone is noticing me,, and if moms ignore me,, well,,, one final YANK and down come the curtains."

Sometimes being bad.. or naughty is a good thing!
Sometimes I have more naughty things I do,, but my moms love me anyway.
Nitety nite
love
tweedles

"Peanut Butter Frosting"

2011-05-09T19:34:00.000-07:00

Tomorrow is going to be a splendid day.
The sun is going to shine,
and birdies will be tweeting.

And tomorrow I will be wearing my beautiful yellow" nana sweater"
that my Auntie Missy and Archie Poo Pants made for me!!
Because tomorrow, I will be FIVE!

(Life is art ... Art is Life http://pugnotes.blogspot.com
)

I just know that the sky
will be filled with Balloons
because tomorrow I will be FIVE !

My magic bubbles will swirl around my head
and this special bubble that Auntie Missy made for me
will take me on new adventures.
I will make wishes on butterfly wings,,,
and sing Happy Birthday to me !
Because tomorrow, I will be FIVE !

I will catch dragonflys and chase butterflys
and play peekaboo with shadows.

Tomorrow I will run faster,,,
because tomorrow, I will be FIVE!

Tomorrow I will go fast and play hard,,,,
because tomorrow I will be FIVE

And then I will have peanut butter frosting on cupcakes and my toes!!
Because tomorrow, I will be 5 !

Yes, tomorrow I will run faster, jump higher, and bark louder.
And starting tomorrow.,, I get FIVE treats when I put on my harness,, not four.
Because tomorrow, I will be FIVE!
Nitey nite
love
tweedles

"Can You Hear Me?"

2011-04-29T21:47:00.000-07:00

Dear Mother Earth
Can you hear us?
Can you help us?

We need your help....
Please calm the wild winds that are hurting my friends across the many lands from me.
Please keep them safe
Please heal our earth
Please hear our pleeees
Can you hear me?
Please calm the winds.
Please hear us.

Nitey nite
love
tweedles

Wordless Wednesday

2011-04-27T19:44:00.000-07:00

Nitey nite
love
tweedles

"We Cannot Forget"

2011-04-20T20:50:00.000-07:00

I reached out my paws into the sky as if I was reaching for a falling star.
A yearning was burning inside my heart, but it could not be quieted.
The yearning pulled at my heart strings, and I could not look away.
I could not forget. Those yearnings pulled and pulled.
My mind raced backwards to a year ago today.
I remember the day so clearly, when I stood in the sand.
My paws left tracks, that I wanted to stay forever.
Maybe if they stayed, I would always feel like I was here.
I remember the waves as they tried to catch me.
And then, I remember hearing the sea utter words that echoed across the crashing waves.
Those words that I could never forget, are now words, that will live in my heart forever.
"And who will sing to us when we are sad?" the sea asked me.
And as I walked along the shore, I whispered
"I will sing to you
I will always sing to you
forever and ever
I will always sing to you."

The yearning had become so big in my heart,
that it lured my magic bubble to come and swirl around me.
And then the bubbles lifted me up above the clouds.

Again I reached out my paws into the sky
as if I was reaching for a falling star.

A million raindrops were falling like diamonds.
They danced around my magic bubble
as it lifted me higher and higher into the sky.

All that I could see was a blurr.
All that I could hear was the pitter patter
of rain drops as they splashed and splattered on my bubble.

The sea was so quiet.
I strained my eyes as I watched the clouds dot the darkend sky.

And then splendoriously I saw the moon beams
reach down through the water to the ocean floor.

I saw the glow fish as they glowed in the waters below.
I saw Star, my beloved friend the star fish, pointing towards the direction that Mother Earth is
guiding the sea creatures to follow for safety.

It has been a year today since the black oil poisoned the oceans.
I remember all my feathered friends and sea creatures crying "help us".
Today I remember all my feathered friends in the sky and all the sea creatures who are healing.
Mother Earth is helping to heal their brokeness.

Now it is time for me to sing. I must keep my promise,,, forever and ever.
Will you sing with me?

nitey nite
love
tweedles

"Wordless Wednesday"

2011-04-13T19:26:00.000-07:00

Nitey nite
love
tweedles

"What Color Is Spring?

2011-04-09T17:31:00.000-07:00

I see pink and white and yellow blossoms.
I see rocks and worms, and lizzards too.
My ears are listening, for signs of spring.
I hear green frogs croaking.
Can you hear them croak?
What color is spring?

Sometimes I hop onto logs and sit.
Sometimes I see the many colors in the rainbows.
Today, I feel the golden sun rays shine down on me.
The color is warm, the color is yellow.
Sometimes I close my eyes, and I listen.
I can hear the wind as she whistles through the trees.
The color of the wind is periwinkle !
I hear happy birdies chirping.
The color is red like my heart.
I smell the sweetness of spring .
I hear the trickling stream.
The streams color is silver and aqua.
I wonder where spring sleeps.
I wonder, wonder, wonder.

I see a butterfly sitting in the sun.
I must be so quiet.
Her wings are pink and blue.
I watch her stretch , and then I watch her fly.

I will follow the butterfly,, and find out where she goes.
My journey will show me the many colors of spring.
What color do you think spring is?
Nitey nite
love
tweedles

My First Wordless Wednesday

2011-03-30T19:47:00.000-07:00

nitey nite

love

tweedles

"Can I Make You Laugh"?

2011-03-25T20:45:00.000-07:00

Do you want to play with me?

Can I make you laugh?

Lets go exploring!

(This is my new sock monkey hat )

by Jessica Lynn
Rebels With a Cause

When I wear my hat,, I can be any kind of monkey that I want to be!

Nitey nite

love

tweedles

"Come Back Again"

2011-03-21T18:44:00.000-07:00

Spring was coming.
It was bringing a gift of friendship to my moms and me.
It should be here very soon.
I waited and I waited.
Magic bubbles began to swirl in the cloudless sky.
Birdies were singing, and chickadees were peeking in my windows.
Shadows were playing peek a boo, in the sunshine.

I looked outside, and I waited, so patiently.
I knew spring would open like a brand new flower blossom, before my very eyes.
Spring will bring me some new memories to cherish in my heart-forever.
My heart is wide open for many new memories.

My heart is open for new beginnings to unfold.

Come spring- Come soon- I am ready!
Bring me new beginnings,
Bring me new memories…
Come touch my heart.

I waited so patiently. I knew that at any moment.....
"springs gift" would come to me.

Like an unimaginable miracle,
the magic bubbles danced,
and as the bubbles swirled

I saw her. There she was.
She was reaching for me..... it was Stubby's mom.

My Earth Friend Stubby----- who lives in all our hearts and at the Rainbow Bridge,,,,,
his mom Michele, traveled from her side of the world, and came to my world.
She came to my forest to see me, and my moms.

We walked in the forest together. We held paws.
We whispered secrets into each others ears.
We went for a walk.

And then we found a little orpan tree growing along the side of the road.
The little tree reached up its arms to us, and asked us to take it home took.

What's a Tweedles to do?
Of course we did!

The little tree came home with us!
We planted the little tree in my very own forest, and he stretched his roots... and then he yawned!

Suddenly the forest began to sing.
It was a happy moment!
Sunshine and rain, will touch the little tree and soon the little tree will sing too!
We planted the little tree in memory of my Earth Friend Stubby.
It was a good day. It was a new beginning for all of us.

Michele brought me the biggest surprise of all. This is Flat Stubby.

Flat Stubby and I can go everywhere together,,,,, just everywhere.

As we sit in the forest and listen to the forest sing,,,

I feel a thankful that I allowed my heart to open,

open to new beginnings.

This blossom of friendship has touched my heart.

Today all of us made memory books. I will treasure the memory forever.

We looked at the wonderful books that Michele brought for my moms and me.

Tomorrow I will read "The flight of the Hummingbird".

Michele showed my moms and me, the beautiful "Stubby quilt " that friends so carefully sewed with love. So many beautiful photos of Stubby,,, so many beautiful turtles,,, I could feel the love

flow from the quilt.

We laughed. I shared my forest and my kats.

We visited the tad poles,,,

We watched birdies outside my window.

And now I reflect,,, and I think about,,,

these kinds hands,
these hands of Michele's
I think about the way she stroked my fur
I think about the gentleness
and kindness in her words,
(when she whispers my name. )
I felt trust.
I feel happy.

Now I know why Stubby was so happy.

Welcome Spring!

Nitey Nite

love

tweedles

"The Cloud Show"

2011-03-07T20:40:00.000-08:00

I sit and watch
the cloud show
so high up in the sky

I watch them sail
to here and there
and sometimes wonder why.

I wonder why they hurry so.
I wonder where they go,,

I wonder if they sleep
and wish on twinkling stars

Iwonder if they know
how beautiful they are
so high up in the sky
I wonder if they know.

I watch them float to here and there
I watch them sail away
I wonder if they know
how beautiful they are.

Nitey nite
love
tweedles

"Emmitt's Lullabye"

2011-02-26T17:36:00.000-08:00

The sky is filled with healing bubbles

They are packed with love

Their floating across the many seas

They float across the skys

They just sail so free.

Their floating over every cloud

above the stary skys

They sail above the moon so brite

they are packed with love.

Their floating through the snowy flakes

and gentle rains that fall

they swirl and then,

they gently touch the ground.

Can you see them?

Can you feel them?

Can you feel the love?

I hear a lullabye as the bubbles swirl

I hear a lullabye for my sweet Emmitt

The healing bubbles are floating

across our big , big oceans

to the East and to the West

to your world and mine

The bubbles will heal our crying hearts

as we all miss Emmitt so much.

Emmitt - your friend and mine

So very wise and brave is above the Rainbow- running free today

And his mom and dad Melissa and Fred-Life is art ... Art is Life

they have a very big hole in their heart.

The bubbles are swirling around them

The bubbles are packed with love.

One day Emmitt told his mom and dad ,,,,

"Do you remember the promise we made many years ago,,,

I hate to ask you, but,

Well, it is time to keep that promise, and now I must go."

I know its hard to do.

I will live in your hearts ,,,,,

forever and ever and ever.

I wil always love you"

The healing bubbles are swirling,, they are filled with love.

They are swirling all around , I know you feel them too.

Emmitt planted seeds in my heart.

Seeds to never give up- even when I am sad.

Today when I saw this brave little flower, I remembered those seeds.

And I remembered Emmitt.

One day I wrote a story about the "Bravest Tree in The Forest".

Emmitt told his mom "I feel like I am just like the that brave tree, and that I still and always will embody the love, life and spirit like I always have for all of us for all time that has been, and all time that will continue to be.

Today I dedicate my Bravest Tree story to my Emmitt.

Yes, the healing bubbles are swirling so gently.

I hear a lullabye drifting through the forest.

A lullabye for Emmitt.

There is a place where we hear your voice Emmitt,

there is a place where we can still feel your love,

that place is deep and safe in our hearts

We will love you forever Emmitt... forever and ever and ever.

You were my inspiration. You were my very first friend.

You taught my lips to talk. You gave me courage.

You were so wise.

I will miss you. But just as you have always held my paw

through sad and stormy days,,,,

I will hold your paw, forever and ever and ever.

The healing bubbles are swirling around me.

I feel your love, and I will never forget you

Nitey nite

love

tweedles

"It's A New Day"

2011-02-22T19:36:00.000-08:00

A new day was peeking from behind the clouds.
I heard the breeze whisper Tweeeeedles.

I felt a gentle nudge on my shoulder,
as mother earth said "it's a new day"!

I lifted my eyes into the sky
and the sun kissed my nose!

"Come on Burt", I said to my bruther.
Let's go look for slimy salamanders!
Let's go look for snails!
Let's go look for croaking frogs and water bugs
It's a new day!
Let's go look for treasures.

I see a bunny hoping into the thicket.
I wish I could hop like a bunny.

I hear birds chirp, chirp, chirping.
I wish I could tweet a song, like a bird.

I can feel the sleeping forest awakening.
Familiar sounds and smells are all around me.
I will walk gently as the forest stretches and yawns.
Come with me and let's go search for treasure's!

Nitey nite
love
tweedles

Sweater Day -Celebrating Stubby and The Earth

2011-02-17T12:00:00.000-08:00

I have my sweater on because I am helping the Earth stay cool.
My moms and me are burning less pellets in our pellet stove on Thursday Feb 17.
That means less electricity too. We also are turning off some of our lights, and we just might burn candles tonight.
That means our house will be cooler. Our planet will be cooler.
But it's okay because I am wearing my cozy sweater.

Your friend and mine, Winston over at two cats and a pug invited us all to celebrate the life of Stubby and our planet. I decided I wanted to participate.

Stubby was all about having a GREEN EARTH. Stubby was all about teaching us to care for our planet the best way that we can.

On Winstons blog it talks about that today February 17 - The World Wildlife Fund is holding a National Sweater Day. We can show Stubby how much the planet earth means to us by wearing a sweater and turning the heat down by 3 degrees.

We all love the planet earth don't we?
We love the trees and sky.
We love the creeks and streams and oceans.

So everyone, go find a sweater and put it on and lets show our support in keeping our planet cool and healthy.

I know Stubby will look down from the brightest star in the sky
and see that we remembered all the things that he taught us.
We honour and celebrate you Stubby!

love

tweedles

"Blowing Kisses""

2011-02-13T21:29:00.000-08:00

Roses are red
and violets are blue
I am blowing little kisses straight to you

Roses are red
and violets are blue
I hope you know
that I love you

love
tweedes

"The Bravest Tree in the Forest"

2011-02-06T19:07:00.000-08:00

One day, my journeys led me to searching for answers.
I looked for the answers in the deepest part of the dark forest.

This is the story.
Long long ago, in my very own forest, the giant trees stood bravely.

It was a splendid morning.
The blue sky was painted with pinks and purples.
Puffy white clouds dotted the horizon. I could hear the flutter of wings as they soared through the sleeping giants.
The morning sun was peeking down through the magical forest, as the trees stretched.
Sun rays tickled the sleeping branches and the forest sang.
Birds were chirping, and butterflys were stretching their wings.

Suddenly the stillness was overtaken as the voice of thunder roared.
The sound of the thunder's roar echoed through the branches.
Lightning zigged and zagged from high in the sky as it raced through the beautiful forest.
The thunder roared louder, and louder and the forest trembled.
The roots of the trees gripped the soil, as they reached deep into the earth for strength.
Forest creatures ran this way and that way from fear.

There she stood alone in the distance, sillouted against the stormy sky.

The thunder roared fiercely again and then„„,
The forest’s "oldest tree" lifted her eyes to Mother Earth, and she whispered softly.

"Choose me, if you must."
"I am old, but I am brave. "Perhaps my time has come." "Choose me".

And so it was at that very moment,
a lightening bolt from the heavens reached down from the sky,
and torched the oldest tree in the forest.
The bolt seared a hole just missing her heart.
But she remained strong.
Her heart still beats.
Her branches still sway.
The oldest tree still lives to this very day.

But, it’s not the end of the story.
This oldest tree in the forest, is now home to many, many forest creatures.
Squirrels and owls, and birdies snuggle into the crevaces and holes.
The oldest tree provides shelter to all those who need a place to rest their weary souls and feathered wings.
As I gaze into the forest, I can see her stand tall and brave.
Her limbs sway as they reach high into the sky.
The oldest tree stood tall that day- and still does today, even though her scar tells the story of bravery.
I am still thinking about what I learned from the oldest tree.
Do you hear her speak?
I can hear the forest sing. Can you?

nitey nite my friends
love
tweedles

"Over The Rainbow"

2011-01-29T20:30:00.000-08:00

Sometime's in my daydreaming,
I think about the rainbow's in the sky.

Sometimes I wish
that I could climb to the top of the rainbow
and gaze into the blue sky
And sometimes
I wish that I could fly over the rainbow like blue birds.
Do you ever wish like me?

I got a new sweater from my Auntie Melissa @.Life is art ... Art is Life

Every stitch is made with love. I feel snuggly warm, and it fits perfect.

And, I feel pretty.

The sweater is called "Over the Rainbow"

Maybe if I wear this special sweater everyday... just maybe I will be able to fly over the rainbow.

Sometimes I see photos of my friends in other countrys, and they are wearing sweater from Melissa too.

There is a special occasion that I wanted to share with you today.

I have been on a journey with all of you for two years.

I feel like we have all been on this journey since before, forever.

Yes, it is my Second Blogversary.

You and I have traveled to my big ocean, my forests, my ponds, the moon, the stars,on trips, and across the seas in my magic bubbles. Where ever I have gone- you were with me.

I have seen that YOU have visited me from near and far.

And, because of you, my heart sings.

Thank you all my friends for walking beside me. Without you, there is no Tweedles.

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I am a little late in acknowledging these Awards that have been given to me.

I would like to share all of these Awards with you. I know most of you already have them.

I cannot make a choice, so please come and take these Awards if you would like them.

Thank you to K-9 Katastrophie for these Awards.

There was a third Award , but blogger was being difficult and did not print it.

Thank you Coco Love Being A Chihuahua and her sissy for this Award.

I have previously received this award , but I thank you for thinking of me

I have receivd this award from several of my friends,

http://parkavenuechihuahua.blogspot.com and Life at Golden Pines .

Thank you so much. Because you thought of me- I smile.

On New Year's Wilma the Pug posted the best and worst of 2010.

I am tickeled to receive this treasured award.

Thank you to everyone at Wilma's.

"Brushy Brushy Brushy"

2011-01-24T19:18:00.000-08:00

One little
two little
three little toofies

four little

five little

six little toffies

seven little

eight little

nine little toofies

This is the way we brush them all.. ... so early in the morning.

Fresh and clean, and sweet!

kissy sweet!

Now tickle me! And kiss me goodnite!

Nitey nite

love

tweedles

"I CANNOT SAY GOODBYE"

2011-01-07T21:47:00.000-08:00

I cannot say goodbye.
My Earth Friend Stubby Life of Stubby has gone to the Rainbow Bridge.

Stubby told me to remember that there is a time for everything.
But I did not know that there was a time for a heart, to hurt so deeply.

There are so many Stubby memories that I hold in my heart.
I will lay them out on the ground like little marbles,
and I will pick them up, one at a time, and look at the beautiful memories painted on each one.

Please help me look as I hold them in my paw. Will you?

Stubby could feel the heart beat of the forest and our earth.

He taught me to "tread lightly", in the forest, and to listen.

Stubby looked for the good in people. He wanted peace on earth so bad.
Stubby loved life with all his heart.

Stubby told me he was the luckiest pug on earth to have his mom and dad who loved him so much. Stubby was sad that their hearts hurt when they could not make him all better.

I never met Stubby, but we wrote to each other every night.
We shared stories and dreams.

Sometimes in the big universe , one heart will connect to another. Souls can connect deeper, than the deepest oceans.if we listen, we can feel the rhythm of each others hearts beating to the rhythm of our own. My heart was drawn to that rhythm that Stubby, was in tune to.

Stubby shared stories with me about his ponds, and the ducks and geese that visited.
He told me about his forest trails, and his forest friends.
I also shared stories about my forest. Stubby was wise and he told me that when I need answers, to go ask the trees and the forest creatures for the answers.
So very wise, Stubby was.

One day I asked Stubby if he had a favorite dream, and his answer was ;
"I dream about lots of things but my favorite dreams are ones in which I am healthy. I dream about the days when we first moved to our house and I would run like a crazy pug around the backyard. I could run from one end of the yard to the other in no time flat and I loved every minute of it."

Stubby wished on the snowflakes as they gently tumbled to the ground. He wished on the stars and the moon. He would dream about the "Sea of Tranquility" up on the moon. A place of peace and love.

My heart is greatful for the friendship that I hold in my heart.
What I learned from Stubby has changed me forever.

As Christmas was nearing, I shared a story with Stubby. After he read the story, Stubby said these words to me .
"Hearing your words lifted my spirit as I could imagine myself plowing through the snow filling the silence with my bells. I so wish I could run through the snow but your poem reminded me that I can, if only in my dreams. "

"Stubby's Song"

Once upon a time
on a midnight clear.
when every star in the sky
twinkled so brightly
where the moon beams chased shadows
of imaginary friends
...and the owls ,, hoot ,,, hooted ,,,,
In that very silent moment
I listened to the quiet,
I watched the snowflakes
drifting to the ground.
and in that very silent moment
i thought I heard
" ting a ling a ling.""ting a ling a ling"
i looked behind me
i looked beside me
and then i looked to the moutain top
the moon beams shown down
and in the shadows I saw
a small little pug in a bright red sweater
was i imagining?
With bells on his paws
he marched through the falling snow
he shuffeled through the snow
like a little steam engine..
he made a path,,
as the bells rang
ting a ling a ling.
the snowflakes whispered
and the stars twinkled
with bells on his paws
he marched
to the sounds of
ting a ling a ling
the little pug
marched and marched
and then suddenly
as the moon beams shone brighter and brighter
the words Peace on Earth could be seen
as they were written in the snow.
With the moon beams guiding his way
the little pug marched to the moutain top
to the rhythm
of ting a ling a ling,,
As the little pug was disappearing from my view,
he turned around and stretched out his paw...
i ran to him .
His name is Stubby
he is my friend .

Sweet dreams my Stubby
Everything is going to be okay.

There is a new star in the sky,, I am going to catch it if I can.
I cannot say goodbye

"My Sleeping Forest"

2011-01-06T19:46:00.000-08:00

The snow has covered my sleeping forest with a blanket.

Listen to the silence. shhhhhh,, be very quiet.

Sometimes I can hear the sound of the snow
falling from the branches,,,
and sailing through the air,
and then it goes PLOP, onto the earth below.

Sometimes I hear birds tweet.
Sometimes I hear the sound of wings flapping above my head.
Sometimes I hear the squirrels chattering.
Sometimes I see those naughty rabbits running into the thicket ,
with carrots from my winter garden.
The wind is howling in my ears, like coyote songs.
I will sit here quietly,
counting snow drops.
and watch the forest sleep.
Nitey nite my friends.
love
tweedles

"Painting Wishes Just For You"

2011-01-01T20:51:00.000-08:00

These bubbles are filled with wishes
I saved them just for you.
Their clenched into my little paws,,,
Until I set them free.
I'll open up my paw real slow,,,
and then they'll sail away

The wishes are for you my friends,
WATCH ,,,,,, as they drift your way.

I wish for you with broken hearts ,
that peace will come your way.

I wish for all the boo boo's and monsters, to just go away.
I wish for lost and loney, to somehow find their way.

I wish for you that love ,will help you find YOUR way.
And faith to wish upon the stars,,,yes, we must keep wishing.

I wish for rainbows, too
to be painted in your skys,
and everythng your heart is needing
I hope it comes your way.

Nitey nite my friends
love
tweedles
HAPPY NEW YEAR

pss,,,, my sweet Diane @DIANE'S MIXED ART created this art of me.

"I Remember"

2010-12-29T20:20:00.000-08:00

I remember spring time,
when my tad poles grew into frogs.
I remember when birdies built nests in the trees,
and rainbows painted in the sky.
I remember summer,
when butterflys landed on my nose,
and magic bubbles swirling around my toes.
I remember running with the wind,
and spinning in circles,
thinking ,,,,
that I could fly.
And it seemed like yesterday
when I tumbled head over tail
in the golden leaves
as they floated gently to the ground.

Does it seem like only yesterday?

Now the earth is dusted with snowflakes,,
I wished on every snowflake as they floated from the sky.
Now its time to go make a snow man.

Do you want to help me?
Nitey nite my friends
love
tweedles

pss my new jacket came from Barbara @ "If I did not have a sense of humor"
Thank you Barbara.

"A Party On The Moon"

2010-12-20T18:03:00.000-08:00

The moon is gowing bigger and bigger in the dark, dark sky.
Winter Solstice is coming and also a total eclipse of the moon.
One day my friend Stubby told me that he had a “Dream and a Wish”.
Stubbys wish was that ALL of his friends could meet together on the moon for a party.
Will you come? Say YES! We can all sit on the moon together!
We will be dancing with the snow flakes„
We will wish on every little snow flake that lands on our noses!
We can snuggle together, shoulder to shoulder.
We can count shooting stars!
Tonight the man in the moon has invited all of us.
Would you like to come?

We will paint the stars.
We will tune our hearts to the rhythm of Mother Earth's heart beat.
My wise friend Emmitt, can teach us all how to tune up our minds and find harmony.
We will tell storys.
We will have a snow ball fight.
Will you come join us? (we will be back for Christmas- I promise)
nitey nite
love
tweedles

"I Am Being So Good"

2010-12-11T18:43:00.000-08:00

I am not taking any chances.
If Santa Paws is watching,,, to see who is naughty or nice....
well,,,,,
"What's a Tweedles to do", but be good!
No naughtiness from me!
Nitey nite my friends
love
tweedles

"My Lucky Day"

2010-12-07T19:57:00.000-08:00

Do you see the words IMAGINE?

Look closer.

The words are under the little pug in the middle of the circle.

This card was sent to me from Wilma, Sluggo and Bridgette..Wilma the Pug

The words on the card reminded me of how the world would be -

if love was everywhere.

The words on the card reminds me to keep hoping.....

for peace.

IMAGINE is such an awsome word.

Me and some other lucky dogs won a contest over at Wilma's blog.

A box came in the mail,, addressed to me " the Tweedles. "

Inside the box was a beautiful bookmark that had my very own name on it.

The bookmark was handcrafted with images of butterflies, and birds, and ferns.

One of the very last leaves of autumn was sleeping so tenderly on the bookmark.

I was very quiet as I watched it sleep and dream about a new life.

Then I saw these words,,,,,

"Only in a world of love

can we unfold

and bloom"

What special words for my ears to hear.

This AWSOME book was one of my prizes.

My moms and I have been enjoying reading all about different puggies in the world.

We love this book sooo much. Everyday we look at it.

This is one Santa's reindeers antlers,,, it was in the box too.

I grabbed this and RAN! I have never had an antler before.

And I love it.

This little Therapy Dog bag was just waiting for me to grab ahold of it and run!

Run I did! Maybe there are some secrets in the bag to teach me new therapy tricks.

I am so grateful to Wilma, Bridgette , Sluggo and their mom,,,for sharing these wonderful prizes with me.

I am one lucky pug to have such giving friends.

I am so lucky. Thank you Wilma, Bridgette, Sluggo and mama

Nitety nite my friends,

love

tweedles

"Be Good For Goodness Sake"

2010-12-05T19:22:00.000-08:00

You better not cry
You better not shout
You better not pout
I am telling you why!!
Santa Paws is coming to town!

Today my moms took me to go see Santa Paws.
I wore my red sweater that Melissa and Emmitt @ Life is art ... Art is Life made for me.

I told Santa Paws about all my wishes,,,,
and then I got to go feed carrots and apples to the reindeer!

Nitey nite my friends
love
tweedles
ps mommy took this photo of me,,, but any donations go to the Humane Society.

"The Red Buttons"

2010-11-27T18:47:00.000-08:00

The shadows of the long fingered pine needles were dancing in the forest.
The snow was melting, and droplets were falling like diamonds to the moss covered earth below.
The sun was peeking at me from behind the sleeping giants,,,, and so,,,, I peeked back.
And then as I gazed into the sky. I saw the forest branches glistening.
The sun reached down and wrapped its rays around me like a giant hug.
A hush seemed to have overtaken my forest, and so I tip toed very quietly into the solitude.

I sat by the creek pondering my many, many thoughts,, , and then suddenly I saw what appeared to be a red button floating in the stream.
My bones trembled with curiosity., "What a Tweedles to do" but investigate!
I stepped as close to the waters edge as I could without falling in,, and then I saw more red buttons laying in the snow...... across the creek.
I remember those buttons from somewhere,,, I just do not know where.,,,

And so I climbed upon a log that stretched its limbs across the swirling stream,,,, I followed the trail of buttons. And then there were little paw tracks in the snow.
I followed the buttons.
I followed those very familiar buttons.
I followed the tracks..
My paws were so dirty and grungy from the snow and mud,,, and they were cold. But I did not care.
In a manner of minutes I was surrounded by a thicket of briars and thorns, and a deep dark hollow.
The entrance to the hollow was small.

Surely I can squeeze my body inside, I said to myself,,, and so I poked my head into the hole.

Oh my gosh, I whispered softly,,,,
I must get out of here quick!

I tried to pull my head out, but I was stuck!

I wiggled, but my feet slipped.
I wiggled until I was exhausted.
I wiggled until I was flat on my nose!
Suddenly, just like magic,,, in a fairy tale story some thing from behind me gave a big PUSH,,, and instantly , I rolled head over tail inside the hollow.
I was surrrounded by rabbits,, forest rabbbits. The rabbits were all different colors.

Some had long ears, and some had short ears and they all had long whiskers. .

The rabbits were sitting in a circle around a crackling camp fire.
The rabbits were munching on long stemmed carrots.
I looked to my left and standing beside me was Niblet, my mysterious bunny friend who always borrowed carrots from my garden.
"This is where I live " Niblet said. "This is my family."
Strands of yarn and strings of buttons draped from the withered tree branches in the hollow. I stood up to shake the dried leaves from my tail.
And then I saw it,,,, a tattered and torn blue jacket was stretched from branch to branch like an umbrella.
My mind zoomed backwards, as I remembered this was MY old blue jacket.

This was my old blue jacket that had gotten stuck on the barbed wire fence in September.
I had tugged and pulled on the jacket, but it would not come down, and so I had decided to leave the jacket hanging on the fence.
Surely,,,, it would scare the crows, I thought to myself.
Strands of golden yarn were carefully placed over every little tear.

The rabbits were patching the torn and tattered blue jacket with love.
As I sat huddled with my new friends,, Niblet brought me a bowl of hot carrot- cider. The cider warmed my cold bones. I looked up, as Nibblett snuggled beside me.
Niblets whiskers began to twitch,, and then he began to speak. "Tweedles, is your heart asking you why you followed the trail of red buttons to our den?
I nodded my head and whispered "Yes, please tell me".
And so Niblet told me that "one day, Granny rabbit had made a wish on the brightest star in the sky.
Grannys wish, was that her family of rabbits would have a new comforter for the log bed that all of the rabbits slept in.
Each day as I pased by your garden, I thought of you Tweedles.

And then I thought of wishes made on stars.

I saw your blue jacket become tattered and torn.
And so one day,, I remembered that special day when my Granny, wished upon a star.
I brought the jacket home and now all the rabbits have been sewing and mending.
We had dreams for the tattered and torn blue jacket.
All the holes are filled with yarn. We stuffed the jacket with wish flowers blossoms.
Tonight we place the blue jacket comforter on our bed.
We wanted to thank you Tweedles for this blue jacket, but we did not know how.

We wanted you to be a part of this.
We all agreed that you must see it with "your eyes."
My eyes filled with joyful tears. I blinked and then I hugged the rabbits.
Carefully one by one, all the rabbits paws took a corner of blue jacket comforter.
Like playing follow the leader, all the rabbits walked over to the log bed and gently lowered the comforter onto the bed.
It was then that Granny rabbit handed each rabbit a red button. And then Granny handed me a button and a pine needle ,threaded with golden yarn,,,,,, as Granny stitched the first red button onto the comforter,, I watched.
I was next in line." I have never done this before",, I whispered to Granny.
My paws trembled as the golden yarn dangled from my paws. Then gentle as a butterfly, Grannys giant paw took my paw, and together we stitched the red button onto the....... no longer tattered jacket,,, my heart beat with joy!
I will never forget,,, the happy rabbits faces. I will never forget this day.
As I was ready to leave, Niblet took my paw and led me to a door...

As I opened the door,, A door I did not know was there.,,,

I gasped at the beauty...

there before my eyes was the lengthening shadows as they stretched across the forest. I followed the path way home,,, thinking,,, and remembering my friends at Golden Pines, who said the words,,,"The path to a friends home is never long"

Tonight I will wish on stars.
Nitey nite my friends
love
tweedles

"We Are So Sad"

2010-11-15T21:41:00.000-08:00

We are all very sad.
We are sad because yesterday our dear friend Betty,
went to the Rainbow Bridge.
So many tears are falling. So many hearts are broken.
We don't know what to do. It's just a sad day.

One thing that we can do,,,,
We can stretch our paws in a big circle around Bettys family
and show them love.
And for each other, we can wipe the tears from each others faces.
We miss you Betty, ,,,,, your in our hearts forever and ever.
love
tweedles

"This One is For You"

2010-11-14T13:59:00.000-08:00

Come and sit beside me.
The time is here when the world sits shoulder to shouder as ONE, to participate in this huge event sponsored by Jake, Fergie and their mom.

A hush is drifting across the planet as we remember our special friends who are not with us anymore.
We will never forget you, as we cannot forget the paws you left on our hearts.
We ask for miracles for all those who are hurting and who have bad sickness.
We encircle our paws around you. We so remember you.
We think about the familys with quivering hearts as they worry about their fur babies.
We ask for a calmness to comfort their souls.
We remember the shivering little feathered friends with broken wings.
And we remember all the furries , those that meow and woof and wooo and bark, and chirp, those who are lost and loney, and afraid, we remember all of you.
We remember all the sea creaures of the sea and air.

I ask the maker of the sky to remember all those that I forgot.
The time is now,,,, lets take a moment,,,,,,
I light a candle for all of you.,,,,,,,,,join paws with me.
This one is for you.
love
tweedles

"Greetings and Thanks"

2010-11-01T17:48:00.000-07:00

Today my heart feels thankful.
I have many reasons why my heart feels this way.
Mother Earth has reached out her arms to me,
I feel touched by
clouds in the painted skys,
the tricking streams,
the roaring oceans
the glorious moon
the twinking stars
and the land that my paws walk on
and EVERYTHING that I see.

I am thankful for all the plants.
I am thankful for all the heart beats, that shares this world with me.
I am very thankful.

Sometimes in the big universe , one heart will connect to another.
Souls can connect deeper, than the deepest ocean.
If we listen,
we can feel the rhythm of other hearts as they share our thankfulness.

I have a special Earth Friend.
His name is Stubby ( Life of Stubby ,) and he is 13 years wise.
Do you know that when his little paws walk so gently on the earth,
no one knows that he has even been there?
Stubby has taught me to walk softly and gently.
Whenever I walk through my forest, I hear the heart beat of the trees.
I know that I am not the only one who has listened to the rhythm..
Stubby told me that he hears it too.
Do you hear it?

Stubby is teaching me lessons about life.
He has taught me that we never know the impact, that we are making in our world.
Everything is connected to each other in one way or another.
We are all part of the Earth- you and me- all of us.
Yes, even the plants.
Forever and ever.
We are all part of the Earth.

One day, Stubby sent a message to his friends.
Stubby said that "There is a time for everything."
Stubby and his family, needed to slow down, and they needed to enjoy each and every moment.
They needed to take a little rest, so that they could enjoy those "special moment things."
I did not understand.
And so with sadness and joy-(both at the same time,) my friends and I said goodbye-
Just good-bye for now.

A few days later, I received a box in my mailbox.
It was from Stubby.
The box was a gift, and it was a little poster which had many words.
The words had touched Stubbys heart, and he knew the words would touch my heart too.
As you read the words below , maybe you will feel the words.
The gift that Stubby sent to me is is called "Greetings and Thanks".
Not only are the words special...
but Stubby also taught me that- YES, there is a time for everything.
Thank you my Stubby, my Special Earth Friend.

"GREETINGS AND THANKS, "
"A daily Thanksgiving inspired bythe Onondaga Nation, Haudenosaunee"

Greetings
and Thanks
to each other
as people
To The Earth
mother of all
greetings & thanks
To all the waters
waterfalls & rain
RIVERS & OCEANS
greeting & thanks
To all the
FISH LIFE
GREETINGS & THANKS
the grains and greens
BEANS & BERRIES
as one we send thanks
to FOOD PLANTS
MEDICINE HERBS
of the world
and their keepers
GREETINGS & THANKS
TO ALL ANIMALS
& thier
teachings
greetings
& thanks
THE TREES
for shelter
& shade
fruit & beauty
greetings & thanks
TO ALL BIRDS
large and small
joyful greetings & thanks

And from the four directions
THE FOUR WINDS
thank you for purifying the air
we breathe and
giving us strength
GREETINGS
THE THUNDERERS
our grandfathers
in the sky
We hear your voices
GREETINGS & THANKS
and now
THE SUN
for the light of a new day
and all the fires of life
GREETINGS & THANKS
to our oldest grandmother
THE MOON
leader of women
all over the world
AND THE STARS
for their mystery
beauty and guidance
GREETINGS & THANKS
TO OUR TEACHERS
from all times
reminding us of how
to live in harmony
GREETINGS AND THANKS
AND FOR ALL
the gifts of creation
for all the love around us
GREETINGS AND THANKS
And for that
which is forgotten
WE REMEMBER

WE END OUR WORDS
NOW OUR MINDS
ARE ONE
A daily Thanksgiving inspired bythe Onondaga Nation, Haudenosaunee

Nitey nite my friends
love
tweedles

'My Sunflower Sister Tribute"

2010-10-23T17:43:00.000-07:00

I am a Sunflower Sister.

Today I want to honor 3 girls who are my Sunflower Club Sisters.
I give this tribute to Lily Jayne , Mimi Roo, and Gracie Lynn of the The Slimmer Pugs .
One day, these girls came to say hello to me.
They asked to be friends. Of course I said yes.
To this very day, my friends have never left my side.
But these girls are not just friends to me. They have other friends.
They welcome more friends. They welcome you.
The world needs more friends and more love. Don't you think?

Lily Jayne, Mimi Roo and Gracie Lynn, live with two brothers.
They are the cutest brothers,( George and Toby Man Moses)
I don't have a brother. But I know what cute looks like.

This special family answered a very important call, when help was needed by Shelby.
My friends donated some of their very special treasures to help with all the vet bills of this poor, beaten and abonded Shelby. My friends always let us know when the Power of The Paw is needed for our furry friends.
These friends let us know when Large Marge from the Smushy faces needed support too.

I love to see how much we grow from babies
At first we are tiny. Then we grow.

This is Lily Jayne, as a baby . She is kissing her mama.
.
This is the adorable Lily Jayne today. Look how much she has grown.

This is little Mimi Roo. Yes, the size of a peanut.

And then the peanut Mimi Roo grew up. Isn't she beautiful?

This is Gracie Lynn as a baby. She looks so innocent.

This is Gracie Lynn, all grown up. How beautiful she is.

To you Gracie Lynn, Mimi Roo and Lily Jayne. I give you my tribute.

My sweet friends.

Nitey Nite

love

Tweedles

"The Pumpkin Seed"

2010-10-16T21:34:00.000-07:00

It's a beautiful autumn day.
The sky is blue and the air is crisp.
It's a good day to visit the pumpkin patch.

So many shades of orange. So many shapes and sizes.
How do I find the Great Pumpkin?
How do I choose? How can I choose just one?

I wonder where pumpkins come from.
Do you wonder too?

I hear someone calling my name.
I wonder,,,, who can it be?

This pumpkin is talking.... its telling a story,,,, listen,,,,,,

Once upon a time ,,,
There was a golden pumpkin seed.
The little seed lived in a pumpkin patch with other little seeds.

In the spring time,,, big rain drops spashed on the soil,
and the little seeds snuggled closer and closer together.
The little seeds sleeped and sleeped
until
The sun rays came
and tickled their toes.
The little pumpkin seed,,,,, stretched.

One sunny day, the little pumpkin seed peeked its head out of the soil,
and decided it was a good day to reach for the sky.
The days got warmer and warmer.. and the little seed reached higher and higher.
First there was one leaf, and then there were two.

And suddenly before your eyes,,,,
baby pumpkins, were everywhere.
Now this is how,,,,,,, I came to be,
I choose you...... Do you choose me?
The End

This is the story that my pumpkin told to me.
This is the pumpkin that chose me!
Now I know the answer to my question,,,, and how the pumpkin came to be.
Nitey nite my friends
love
tweedles

"I Hear Their Hearts Beat"

2010-10-09T21:03:00.000-07:00

The leaves are falling.

I can hear their hearts beating.

Red leaves and golden leaves.

I hear them twirl in the wind,,

and then they fall on me.

Where do they live?

Where do they go?

Rain drops are falling in my forest.

I can't count them all.

Its so very quiet.

But, I can hear the sounds, of the trees as they

S T R E T C H their toes in the mud.

Can you hear them?

The rain drops are splatting on leaves,,,

and then they drip on my head.

Can you feel the drops drizzle, on your face?

If you sit very quiet,

you will hear the hummm of the wind.

as she whispers,,,,,,,,,

The wind will tickle your ear.

The wind has a heart beat too.

If you listen very quietly, you will hear silence,,,

the silence is the rhythm of the forest's heart beating.

The leaves are twirling and soaring in the wind

and then they dance and swirl,,,

then they gently- touch the ground,

they close their eyes to sleep- like you and me.

I am listening to the rhythm,

I am feeling the heart beat of my forest,

as she goes to sleep.

I think the moon has a heart beat too,

as she watches, you and me sleep.

From high up in the sky,,,

Can you hear her heart beat?

Do you hear the hearts beating in the forest?

Nitey nite my friends

love

tweedles

My inspiration for "listening to the hearts" came from my friend The Blog of Manon Doyle who always listens to her heart. She sent me a beautiful heart that her magic paint brush painted,,when it touched the canvas. Her heart touched mine,,,, and woke my heart up to find words that were sleeping. Thank you Manon

xoxox

Manons words
"I think the hearts give me this warm and giving feeling. I am all about the hearts I feel like I'm a girl that tries to speak from her heart and painting them does make me feel calm and happy."

***********************

And my beautiful sweater was sent to me from Midge and Ames Soto Blossom in England. I love it so! Thank you Soggibottom

"Lets Hold Paws For LIVESTRONG DAY"

2010-10-01T19:39:00.000-07:00

It's time my friends,,, for us to all join paws,,, and stand together.
October 2, 2010 is LIVESTRONG DAY.

Can you IMAGINE, if we never had to hear the word cancer again?
We would not have to stop in our tracks, and be sad.
Cancer has made me sad,, when it takes my friends away.
It has taken kittys and doggys away from their mommys and daddys.
Cancer has touched my moms lives too,,, and it has made them very sad.
Cancer touches everyone,,, sometime.

Can you IMAGINE, if cancer was gone!

It's not a dream, and that is why October 2 is LIVESTRONG DAY.
We are not giving in to cancer EVER... we will fight it! You and me,,,, we can do this!
There will be a cure, soon. I know it.
If you are one who has cancer.... I will stand beside you,,,,we must LIVESTRONG.
I will never give up the fight!! So take my paw!
love
tweedles

"The Whales Song"

2010-09-24T18:35:00.000-07:00

The sun warmed my shoulders, as I peered across the sea.

From far away, I heard sounds that I had never heard before.

These sounds were gentle to my ears. The sound was coming closer and closer.

I climbed to the highest cliff, that I could find. I listened, and then I searched.

My eyes scanned the horizon. I looked to your side of the world, far, far away.

I looked as far, as I could see. I looked to the North, the South, the East and the West.

The mysterious sound, was coming closer and closer.

And then without warning, the sound was right in front of me.

Suddenly and magestically, a sea creature leaped out of the ocean.

It splashed,,,,, and then,,,, I was all wet!

I shivered, and shook my head. I rubbed the droplets from my eyes.

This beautiful, mysterious, creature that I had never seen before, was right before my eyes.

It swam in circles, and then would plunge down, down , down, into the dark sea.

I did not understand what this sea creature could be.

From deep in the sea, I could hear the sounds.

The sounds,,,, were like a lyllabye.

The sun was getting sleepy, and was closing its eyes, until morning.

The ocean waves snuggled like a fluffy blanket, and then the sun disappeared.

I sat and watched the sun sink into the sea. I listened to the ocean roar.

And then it was at that moment,,, when I noticed a giant bubble drifting towards me.

Like magic in a fairy tale, I heard the words..... "Close your eyes and count to 3 Tweedles, count to 3".

I closed my eyes and counted to 3.

Then, like a dream come true, I was inside the giant bubble with Puff, my sea horse friend.

Puff told me about how he and Star, had been helping lead all the sea creatures to clean water and safety. "The ocean is healing itself," Puff said. "Your friends have helped the oceans so much."

"But now I must ask for more help, Tweedles."

This creature that you saw today, is my friend,, she is a whale.

She has a family called a pod.

This is a mama whale, and she has a baby in her tummy.

I will lead them to safety in the mighty oceans. The baby whale will be born soon.

But, I need you -to tell all your friends, to help me.

Please help me to find a safe place for this family of whales to live, and for all the other whales in the oceans. We must keep them safe from the dangers in the world.

The sounds that you heard today, were the songs of the whales.

The whales sing songs, just like you and me. This is their planet too,,,, please help.

Nitey nite my friends,

love

Tweedles

"They Are Hungry"

2010-09-16T18:01:00.000-07:00

All of my friends have been talking about the homeless doggys in orphanages.

The doggy orphanages are trying to take care of all the homeless, and find homes for the homeless.

Now we can help.

Thanksgiving and Christmas is coming soon, and I want to help all the homeless have food, and help the orphanage find homes.

Everyday, I count all my lucky stars, that I have a forever home and food.

My friends said that I could copy this link,,,,, so I did..... now I share it with you.

I hope I did this right,,,, so it will make some wishes come true for doggys with no homes.

* Each year, more than 4 million dogs end up in shelters and breed rescue organizations. Pedigree created The PEDIGREE Adoption Drive to help shine a spotlight on the plight of these homeless dogs.

* This year the PEDIGREE Adoption Drive is raising awareness for homeless dogs by donating a bowl of food to shelter dogs for everyone who becomes a "Fan" or "Likes" the PEDIGREE Adoption Drive on Facebook.

So far more than 1 million bowls have been donated.

* Special for BlogPaws West: For each blog that posts about the PEDIGREE Adoption Drive through September 19, PEDIGREE will donate a bag of its new Healthy Longevity Food for Dogs to shelters nationwide.

It's simple: Write a post, help a dog

Just write a short post on your blog that mentions the Pedigree Adoption Drive, and uses the words, "Dogs Rule". Pedigree will donate a 20 pound bag of their new dog food, Pedigree Healthy Longevity Food for dogs to shelters across the country for every post written.

* Thursday, September 16 through Sunday, September 19, the Pedigree BlogPaws bloggers will host a Blog Hop to help raise awareness for the "Write a post, help a dog" effort.

Do you want to help?

Nitey Nite

love

tweedles

"The Forest Is On Fire"

2010-09-08T21:31:00.000-07:00

A huge shadow drifted mysteriously through the gray clouds.
I saw the shadow on the tree tops, and then it soared around me, in circles.

I spun around until I was dizzy.
In the blink of an eye, I recognized who the shadow belonged to.

It was my friend Owlburt, the wisest owl, in all of the forests.

I noticed that some of Owlburts feathers were a little ragged looking,

a little frazzled

and tattered looking,

and some feathers were burnt!
"I have come so far to find you, Tweedles. I flew as fast as my wings could fly." Owlburt said.

"I need to ask for your help. Can you come and help me?"

"You see Tweedles, the forest is on FIRE, in Colorado"
"Forest animals are running for their lifes.

They don't know where to go. Animals are afraid. We must help them."
With huge owl eyes, Owlburt looked at me,,,, he opened his huge beak, and said....

"Will you help me? "

What's a Tweedles to do?

Of course, was my answer, of course I will help you Owlburt!!
In an instant, I climbed onto Owlburts back.

I tightly clinched ahold of the soft feathers on Owlburts neck, and I rested my face, on his head.
As Owlburt looked back at me, he winked, and then and with a leap, we were in the air!
I held on tight as we soared over the billowy storm clouds, and over moutains.

The wind tickled my ears, but I did not care.
I watched the earth below, and my eyes caught a glimpse of all the green and golden colors, of our wonderful world.
I saw the desert and the lakes and rivers and snow capped mountains.
And then,,,, I smelled smoke, black, black smoke.

Animals were running in all directions!
The forest was on fire!!
I had no time to think. Now was the time.....,,,,,
I reached my paws into my pockets and pulled out a fist full of bubbles,,,, one by one,,, the bubbles,,, the magic bubbles floated into the smokey sky.
Magically the bubbles joined hands with each other,,, the bubbles swirled and swirled in the sky and then slowly they drifted to the ground below..
The bubbles surrounded all the animals, protecting them and leading them to safety.
I looked down through the smoke , to the animals below. I watched the animals follow the trail of bubbles to safety.

They followed the bubbles to water, and to where the air was not smokey.

There were bunnies and deer, and racoons, and skunkies,,, and so many birds....

The animals were safe at last.

It's a long journey for all these animals,,, I keep them in my heart tonight.

I keep mother earth in my heart, too,,,,, I know her heart is sad.

I believe in hope,,,,, I know the earth will heal.

Nitey nite my friends

love

tweedles

This story is dedicated to the brave workers who are fighting the fires with their shovels and helicopters and hoses. To the many familys who lost their homes, or those who are afraid.

To our friends Melissa, Fred, Emmitt and Melanies family, and to the forest that burned .

And our many forest friends,,, may they all follow the trail of bubbles.

And to Owlburt, the wisest owl in the forest,,, I dedicate this story.

"I Will See You Again Sometime"

2010-09-05T20:06:00.000-07:00

I am a dreamer.
These magic bubbles,,,,, helped make my wish, and my dreams come true.
Let me share with you.

The magic bubbles came floating across the Great Northwest sky.
The bubbles brought my friends , from Washington.
The bubbles also brought sweet Diane from California,.
Diane was visiting with her family in Washington.
Together we met and we re-united,,,,
We shared a dream, my dream, that came true.
We shared smiles and happy times.

The bubbles joined my sweet friends and I, together,
in The Land of the Dalhia Festival , in Oregon.
Flower blooms ,,,,,,
the many colors of the rainbow
painted the earth below, in a glorious display.
Reds blossoms
and yellow blossoms
and purple blossoms
and orange blossoms
and white blossoms,,,,,
There was such a slendorious display,
I could not fathom their beauty.
Proudly the Dahlias stood.
Proudly the bubbles swirled around them.

I met Roxy girl, @ Roxy's Adventures,,, for the first time.
Roxy, is my new bloggy pal from the state of Washington.
She lives in Washington, the same state as Sequoia and Tuni and Puglette.
If you have not met Roxy, go and say hello.
Roxy is so mellow and charming.
What a cute little pup, she is.
Look at those eyes!
Roxy drews a lot of attention!
It was easy to see, that Roxy is the Apple, of Sharon and Wayne's eye. (her parents)
We had the grandest time sniffing all the Dahlias.

This is My Blue Moon friend, Kong .
He stood so galently, as he waited for me to walk over to him.
Our tails wagged. Our noses touched.
Kong was with his mom Gail.
The crowds surrounded Kong as he stood so proud.
I cannot count all the hugs and kisses that Kongs little lips received.
Isn't he so "beautious, and he knew how to show his cuteness.
Kong does not have a bloggy, but his Aunt Daine does.
You can say hello to Kong, here Dianes Mixed Art,

Both Roxy and Kong were like famous celebrities in the crowds of people.
Everyone wanted to have their pictures taken with them.
Everyone wanted to kiss and hug them.
To complete my dream come true,,,
All my friends came to see "my Tweedles world."
My world that is surrounded by the forest.
I do believe the forest sang,,,,,,,,
as Kong and Roxy ran free,, in my huge yard.
There was so much to sniff, so much to explore.
My sweet Diane and Gail smothered me in kisses and hugs.
I will never wash my tummy again!!! (that is where the kisses are).
I was sad to see to say goodbye,,,
but I was thankful to the magic bubbles
for making my dream come true.
Please come back again, my friends.
Nitey nite
love
tweedles

"The Flowers Will Sleep"

2010-08-28T18:50:00.000-07:00

The flowers in my garden
have such sleepy, sleepy eyes.
Baby birds have grown feathers
and they are learning to fly,,,,
so high up in the sky.
Little fawns have lost their spots.
The spots are somewhere on the ground,,,
somewhere,,,
I don't know where.
The sky is painted
with swirls
of pink puffy clouds
and sometimes I smell rain.
Yesterday a cool breeze tickled my ears,,,
I turned and looked
but the breeze was gone.
Today I saw a golden leaf
float gently in the wind,,,
It swirled,
and swirled ,
and danced,
And then
it touched the ground.
I saw the stars
twinkle in the night sky.
I saw the man in the moon,,,,
he winked at me.

Soon summer will be leaving....

I don't know how to say goodbye.

All the flowers will hang their heads

but they will snuggle close together.

I will be right there to tuck them into the earth

with their sleepy sleepy eyes.

I will see them again next year.

I paint my summer memories in my heart....

and sometimes I paint words.

These little books were sent to me by Melissa and Emmitt, Life is art ... Art is Life

I plant my little seeds of thought on these pages,,,,,

I paint my dreams.

When the time is right,,,

the gentle winds will touch these pages

and these seeds that I planted, will float

across the big, big blue sky

and someday

these seeds will bloom.

Nitey nite my friends, and nitey nite my sleepy flowers.

love

tweedles

"It's A Beautiful Day"

2010-08-21T21:38:00.000-07:00

It 's a beautiful day.
It's a good day think about, and remember my summer fun days.
I love surprises.
It seems like only yesterday that this little surprise arrived in my mail box.
Emmitt and Melissa sent it to me, so I could have my very own nana.
Melissa made it just for me.
Emmitt has one too!
I can toss it in the air.
I can peel it.
I can use it like a pillow.
This nana is mine,
all mine.
I love nanas, so much.
And I love Emmitt and Melissa .
I thank them both.

Look at this surprise that came in the mail, addressed to me.
I won this whole box of goodies from The Slimmer Pugs.
They had a contest, on their bloggy, and I won.
There were so many surprises in this box.
Gourmet Cookies for me, (low calorie) and treats made from cheese.
And a fun toy that I just love, because I can toss it into the air, and chew on it,
and play catch me if you can.
There was even a pressie in this box for my moms.
It is really special.
The special something is a little pug collectible figurine , from artist Jim Shore Heartwood Creek.
The little pugs figurines name is Sarge.
Sarge is now sitting up on the TV entertainment center, with 2 other little puggies that moms collected.
My moms treasure that little puggie.
And of course I treasure my gifts.
We thank all our friends at Slimmer Pugs , what generous big hearts they have.

Another of my surprises was this Award, from Sharon @ Sharon's Paws Create.
She told me , that I was like sunshine.
Those words made my heart sing.
Sharon is an artist, and she puts sunshine in many peoples hearts.
I know I am late in posting about this,,,,
but it seems like it was only yesterday.

Do you know who this is? This is Melissa (Emmitts mom)
It was early summer.
My moms and I traveled to Seattle to attend the pug fest.
I had some bloggy friends that I wanted to meet,,,,, for the very first time.
Melissa and Melanie were two of those special friends.
They could not beleive their eyes, when I snuck up on them unexpectedly.
But, they knew who I was,,,,,, immediately. ,,,,, the Tweedles.
Of course I was so happy,,
I was very squirmy,
and Melissa held on tight.
I showed off all my tricks ,,,,
like " HIGH 5", and sing....... sing ,,,, sing.
I am a little show off.

I am looking at this portrait, because it reminds me of someone special.
My sweet Diane, created this for me, and mailed it to my house.
I had never met Diane, until I went to Seattle to the pug fest.
And so we met, in that beautiful city. She smoothered me with kisses.
I made her giggle.
I fell in love with Diane and her sister Gail...
And yes, I had a reunion with beautiful Kong- Gails puggy.
I had met Kong for the first time, on a snowy blizzardy Blue Moon in December.

When the autumn chill arrives next month, I will show you a sweater that my friend Midge and Ames Soto Blossom made for me.
It came all the way from England.

I wanted to tell you about another special person who has helped me,,, all winter and all summer. That person is Mimi at Loving for a Living. She is the one who makes my bloggy a fun place for you all to come visit with the butterflys and ribbons. And special words. She placed" the worlds "on, so I can see when you come. I thank her soo much. What a big heart she has,,,, and I have never met her either. But across the miles,... she reached out and asked if she could help me.. I thank you Mimi.
It seems like only yesterday that all these treasures appeared before my eyes. I like to remember these beautiful days,,,,,

Nitey nite
love
tweedles

'If I Broke Your Heart"

2010-08-15T19:59:00.000-07:00

I thought that I wanted to be like all the other girls,,,,
You know,,,, The SunFlower Sisters.,,,,,,
They are all so smart and popular and have boy friends.
They go to slumber partys.
Some of them have sock monkey beds.
I always thought I wanted to be like them.

And so when Toby Moses Man asked me to be his girl friend,,,,,,
I was so excited,,,,, because I was going to be popular like the other girls!
But,,,,,I made a mistake.
A big mistake.
I made a hasty decision with out thinking.
I did not think of all my friends, that have been in my heart forever.
I was so wrong.
I wanted to be like everyone else.
I was so wrong.

The truth about myself,,,, is that I am four years old.
But my four years old, is very young.
I am young, like a naked baby bird, with no feathers.
I cannot fly.
I am too young to have a boy friend.
I just know how to play in the forest.
I want to play with all my friends and send bubbles in the sky, and special cards.
I want to love everyone.
I want everyone to love each other.
I was not thinking clearly,,,,, when I was trying to be like everyone else.
I did not think at all.

But then,,,,,,, I heard the wind blowing in the tallest trees.
I started listening ,,,,,,
I heard the voice of the forest as it said "Tweedles ,,,,,we need you".
I instantly remembered my calling,,,,
" I am keeper of the Forest and the Sea, and all the creatures that live in them."
I made a mistake in trying to be someone, that I am not.

I just sent a bubble to Toby Moses Man,
explaining to him that he can be a special friend to me, like all my other friends.
I cannot be his "girl friend".
Toby Man being the gentleman that he is,,,,
sent me a bubble saying "It's all good, we will be friends."
Toby Man, may need some cheering up,,,,,,,,

I must stay true to myself. I must stay focused on my calling.
I must now go into the forest and look for moon beams.
I must go spend some time with Mother Earth.
If I broke anyone's heart,,,,, I am sorrys.

Please send the Power of the Paws to Lily- Toby Man sister. She was in ER today.
Nitey Nite
love
tweedles

"Dear Diary"

2010-08-14T10:09:00.000-07:00

I don't know how to tell you this.

update....08/15/10
Dear Diary update..........
I have made a huge mistake.
I am not being fair to Toby Moses , because I am not ready for this commitment.
I just sent an email to Toby to tell him.,,,,, sometimes its important to say when I have made a mistake.
I am afraid I am breaking his heart and some of my other friends hearts.
I am depressed. I need to go into the forest to think
Dear Diary....... 08/13/10
Today a boy named Toby Moses asked me if I would be his girlfriend.
He asked me,,,,,, the Tweedles,,,,,,
Jeepers.... What's a Tweedles to do?
That question made my head spin in circles.
So many things are going through my mind............
I can't think!

I knew I needed to ask my moms if it was okay.....
so I did,,,,,
and they said,,,,,
"There will be RULES, RULES, RULES!!!"
I don't understand why.
Who needs RULES?
Moms said it was okay if we sent bubbles to each other in the sky.
Soooooo,, I told Toby Moses that I would be his girl, and that we could send bubbles to each other. That's what special friends do.
Of course, I will still be friends with all my friends that I have made all around the world.
That will never stop.
Toby Moses will understand, I am sure.

This is Toby Moses . He is a big boy,,,,,
Isn't he cute?
Toby Moses told me this about himself, (his words) " Oh gosh...('member from Snow White and The Seven Dwarfs...mes be a mix between bashful and sleepy)."
ps
Toby Moses, also has a sock monkey bed.
He calls himself Toby Man.

Nitey nite my friends
love
tweedles

"The Oldest Tree In The Forest"

2010-08-07T19:21:00.000-07:00

I feel a rhythm
I feel it in my toes,,,
Do you feel it too?
This is my forest.
This is where I sink my toes
into the mossy green earth.
This is where I run
and chase butterflys
This is where I listen
to my forest sing.
Yes,,, I feel the rhythm in my toes.

This is Methusula,,,,,
She can almost touch the stars.
She is the tallest tree in the forest.
She stands so proudly
She casts shadows
as the evening
comes rolling in.
Her strong branches
are like shelters
to all the trees around her.
She is the oldest tree in the forest.
Do you feel the rhythm?

Sometimes, all the trees talk.,,,,,,
but Methusula is the best stoty teller of all.
I love to listen to the stories.
This is a story that started like this,,,,,
"Once upon a time,,,,
A raging storm came barrelling out of the sky!
The winds blew
The winds howled
and sometimes
the wind would make us fall.
The winters were so very cold,
we shivered !
Sometimes our branches
became cracked and withered.
and sometimes our branches
tumbled to the ground.
In the long hot summer,
we would sing for the rains to come.
We needed the rains
to quench our thirst,
We needed the rain
to wash our dusty needles.
Little birds that perched on our branches,
well,,,,
they needed water too.

I sat quietly listening to Methusula.
I was pondering,
when all of a sudden Methusula asked me to come and place my paws on her trunk.
I reached my paws ,,,
as high as I could
and I placed my hands on the soft moss ,,,
I felt her heart beating,,,,,
I felt the rhythm,,,,
I felt the beat, beat, beat.
Methusula said softly.,,,,
"You see, I am old, and I am leaning.
My roots are tangled yet they are very strong.
Someday, I will fall, but my time has not yet come.
My heart will beat as long as the rhythm lives in the forest.
You must also keep the rhythm in your heart,,, "

My forest is old, but it will never be forgotten.
I will protect my forest.....by keeping the rhythm beating.
I will keep Methusula standing,,,, she will never fall.
I will find a way.
Sometimes when my mind feels jumbled,
I walk the bunny trails in this forest.
Sometimes I find treasures right before my eyes.
I never know what I may find, until I search.
This is my forest, this is where I find the rhythm that beats in my heart.
Nitey nite my friends
love
tweedles

"Send In The Balloons"

2010-08-01T10:51:00.000-07:00

Today is a special day for two of my friends.
Send in the balloons!
Today is Birthday Day!
Ice cream and cake and meatloaf, balloons and bubbles, and friends.
What else could we ask for?

Send in the balloons, send in the birthday wishes.
Lets party!

Emmitt Life is art ... Art is Life is 14 years old today.
The party for Emmitts is at his house and we are all invited.
I am floating to Emmitts house in my magic bubble.
I am going to land right on the top of his birthday cake.
The sky is full of bubbles right now,,,,, go look!
Emmitt inspires me to be happy with words of wisdom.
He told me that he is not afraid of getting older.
Emmitt told me that whatever tomorrow may bring- it's all good.
Emmitt smiles at every new day.
Emmitt lives in the moment.

All of these bears are dancing to celebrate Emmitts birthday.
Can you hear the bears singing and dancing?
These bears are from the Mother Bear project..
They all came to celebrate Emmitts birthday.
Happy Birthday sweet Emmitt.

This sweet girl is Brigitte,
Wilma the Pug is the name of her bloggy.

Brigette is 10 years old today.
She is vacationing with her family at the Cod.
I love this photo of her running through the fields.
Brigitte is the leader of our Sunflower Sister Club.
The Sunflower Club was the bestest thing for all us girls,
girls who like to have fun!

Happy Birthday's Brigitte!

My bubble landed and as you can see, I am sitting snuggly inside.
I will be there soon everybody! Let's have some fun!
love
tweedles

"My Happy Clown"

2010-07-25T14:03:00.000-07:00

I see you,,,
Do you see me?
I hear you,,,
Do you hear me?
Your smile makes me giggle,,,
Your a Happy Clown
with laughing eyes
Your my imaginary friend.

Your always here
I am never alone....
I never need to search,,,
Sometimes your hiding in the breeze
and you tickle my ears
Sometimes you play peek a boo
from the billowy clouds
And sometimes your a shadow
in the grass
You make me laugh
Your my imaginary friend
Your my Happy Clown

Sometime we play "catch a tiger by the tail"
Sometimes we play,,,,,,
I see you, do you see me?
I hear you,,,,,
Do you hear me?

Sometimes we race
Sometimes we sleep
But no matter what
you always make me smile
Your a Happy Clown to me
your,,,,
my imaginary friend.
Nitey Nite my friends
love
tweedles

"Your A Big Froggy Now"

2010-07-18T20:38:00.000-07:00

The bowl began to rock,
And then the bowl began to tilt.
And then it tipped,
and then it rolled,
and they all tumbled out.
The tad poles were hopping
and jumping,
and croaking.

Someone told me,,,
that tad poles grow up, and turn into FROGS!
But, I knew my tad poles
would always be my little tad poles
forever and ever
but,,,,,, I was so wrong.

Look at this tad pole that grew into a giant frog.
My bedroom is full of croaking frogs!
What's a Tweedles to do?

The croaking is getting louder and louder.
And I must do something --- fast!
I must do something, before my moms find out .
I can't let my moms know, that there are frogs in my bed.
That would never do!

And so to the pond,,,
we tiptoed through the grass.
Big frogs and little frogs
all in a row
we hopped and walked and tiptoed.

"Look at this nice pond water, I said to Splash, the biggest frog of all.
There is a giant lilly pad just for you.

Splash croaked , croaked , and croaked until his voice was hoarse.

and then with a big jump
he leaped onto the lilly pad.

Splash, teetered and twirrled
and then sat and stared at me.
I listened to the croaks as he said over and over.

Come jump

Come jump

Come jump

And so, with a flying hop
I jumped as far as I could,,,,

and I landed right on the giant lilly pad,
right next to Splash.

"I know your afraid, I said to Splash-

You got used to the little tad pole bowl."

"Once I was afraid, it was when I was a tiny baby, long, long ago.

I had a home where I lived with my brothers and sisters.
It was a safe little home
And then one day
my forever moms came
and took me to my forever home.
My moms sang to me everyday,
and now I am not afraid anymore."

Your a big frog now.
This pond is your forever home.
Now its time for you to go jump and splash and croak
with all your friends.
I will come see you everyday-
We will be forever friends.

Nitety nite my friends
love
tweedles

"Spots on the Ground"

2010-07-10T19:16:00.000-07:00

The moon had begun her long, long journey
of creeping across the darkest night sky.
My friend Owlbert, was hooting from the tree tops.
Sometimes I could hear Owlbert hoot "tomorrow, tomorrow, tomorrow.
I was thinking and wondering,
I was tossing and turning.

I tried to sleep,,,,, but mostly I was thinking about,,,,,
TOMORROW,,,, the word Owlbert hooooooted.

Soon the sun rays were shining through the window.
I found star dust on my pillow as I opened my eyes.
Magical star dust.
It was morning. It was time to rise and shine.
I ran downstairs.
I ran to see, if mama was fixing my breakfast.
Mama was standing in the window, looking outside.
She was looking up onto the mountain, where the forest trees stood.
She had binoculars and could not stop looking.
She kept saying "Look Tweedles"
And so mama picked me up in her arms, so I could see.
Standing in the meadow,
surrounded by the forest trees was a deer,( a Doe.)
Swet was pouring down the deers face.
Her ears twisted around and around as she listened, and watched for danger.
Her tummy and back were twitching, and twisting and knarled looking.
Then we saw something in her tummy move.
I think she might have a tummy ache.
"Oh my gosh" I thought. "I hate tummy aches."
I wanted to go help. But mama said no.
"What's a Tweedles to do"?
The air was filled with birds singing.
The forest was humming softly, and quietly.
We watched for hours,
and then we could not see her anymore.
Maybe she layed down to take a nap.

Through out the day,
I thought
and thought
and wondered.
I thought about the little deer.
Soon the evening birds began to chirp their night songs.
Frogs began to croak.
The evening dew was beginning to settle on the grass.
The forest began to sing.
"Why is the forest singing"? I wondered.
I looked outside gazing at the night shadows
and right there before my eyes - was the deer, and,,,,,,,,,,,
a baby with white spots.
Both of my moms and I, watched as the mama deer walked proudly across the yard showing off her fawn.
The little fawn pranced, and then it ran and hopped- playing games with its own shadow.
We watched them disappear, as they climbed the trail up into the forest.
I have a feeling the forest will sing all night.
Every star in the sky will shine brite and all the trees will sing.

Mama deer left her baby in our yard, for us to baby set.
She left it here for me to play with- I just know it!

This is mama deer and her baby.

I am looking in these flowers for the baby deer.
I am looking for spots on the ground.

These flowers are "forget me not's".
I will never forget the magic that happened on my mountain.
Nitey nite my friends
love
tweedles

"The SunFlower Club Edition- Sequoia and Tuni"

2010-07-07T19:09:00.000-07:00

Hi everyone
My friend Wilma http://wilmathepug.blogspot.com/ started a Girls Club.
A club for all of us who like to have fun.
I like to have fun, so I joined.
The club is called the Sunflower Club,, (see our banner)

The club is a way for us girls (and Salinger) to have fun
(Girls just wanna have fun) la la la.
and,,,, it is also a way for us to think of others.

Sometimes we get caught on the wheel, of our own merry go round.
Sometimes we are busy catching dragon flys in jars,,,,,,
and then sometimes we jump off the merry go round and STOP
,,,, like we are doing today.
Today I stop and give Tribute to Sequoia and Tuni.
http://sequoia-apugslife.blogspot.com/
Let me begin,,,,,,,,,,,,
Sequoia and Tuni , and their mommy and daddy are on a big journey.
They are moving from Virginia Beach , and going clear across the United States- to the West.
Their destination is Whidbey Island in Washington, where they will have a new home.
Their daddy is one of America's Hero's.
Their daddy is in the U.S Navy.
Both Sequoia and Tuni, are daddys girls.
Of course they are mama's girls too.
But sometimes, there is that specials little something, with daddys and their little girls.
Right now, their little car is somewhere on the map- between here and there.
We all are sending special bubbles to guide them on their way for a safe trip.
Fly bubbles- fly to my friends and keep them safe.

This is our cute little friend Sequoia. She is 3.9 years old.
One of Sequoia's favorite things in the whole world is night time snuggling with her dad.
Sequoia's nick names: (Meatball, Prancey Toes and Froggy.)
(ps Anakin and Sequoia are sweet on each other)
On Sundays, Sequoia has "Sunday's with Sequoia, on her bloggy.

This is sweet little Tuni.
I love this little nick name (Tuni Woons), Stinky, Boo Boo, Tuni woonies..
Tuni is charming 12 years old.
Everyone loves the Tuni tongue (skratchy dry kisses from little Tuni.)
Isn't she a doll?
Tuni has a special love too- he is Winston from Canada!
On Tuesday- Tuni has "Tuni Talk on her bloggie"

Before I say goodbye to my first edition for the SunFlower Club write up,
I wanted to tell you that some of our friends have got the sickies.
Some of them just don't feels so good.

I want to fill the sky
with bubbles.
Bubbles of love
floating here
and floating there
to make all our friends
feel betters..
I am sending my magic bubbles to Pearl, Sequoia, Stubby, Gunther, Foo, and Sasha.
And I will also send bubbles to anyones name I forgot and need a bubble love too.
One more thing,,, a new friend who's name is Barbara at
http://ifididnthaveasenseofhumor.blogspot.com/ visited me, and she reminded me that sometimes humans need touches of bubbles too, so I am sending more bubbles for all my human friends. I am glad she reminded me.
Nitey nite my friends
love
Tweedles

"Bubble's In The Sky"

2010-07-01T17:46:00.000-07:00

I knew my Sea friends were here.
But, I could not see them.
The ocean's voice was so very quiet.
Never, had I ever heard this quiestness.
The ocean hummed softly.
I closed my eyes and I made a wish ..
"swim to the western seas"
"swim to the western seas,
please come my friends,
I am here". "I am here".
And then the bubbles
,,,,,,came sailing,,,,,,
they floated all around me,
they kissed my nose,
they landed on my toes.

and then ,,,,,,,I watched the bubbles drift,,,,drift ,,,, drift

The bubbles drifted to the East ,
The bubbles drifted to the West,
The bubbles drifted to the North and to the South.
And then the bubbles floated
up
up
up
to the mountain tops.
The bubbles swirled and swirled.
I sat and watched,,,, in awe.
I watched so long, that I was dizzy.
But where are my Sea friends, I asked myself?

The magic bubbles floated around me.
The magic bubbles followed me,
to the ocean tides below.
My heart was full of hope.
I would not give up.
I had " hope"
I knew my friends were here.
Somewhere,,,,, but where? I wondered.
"I must find them" , I said to myself.
These magic bubbles will help me.
I knew this for sure.
"Magic bubbles help everyone", I whispered.
I ran fast from the racing tides.
Soon, I was wading in the tide pools,
and then I saw,,,,,Star, my starfish friend.
Star was resting from her long, long journey,
the journey from across the sea.
I sat very quietly with Star,
as she closed her eyes and rested.
I told her how worried I was about her.
Star's sleepy eyes looked up at me,
She told me how she swam to the West
and found a safe, safe place to live.
She told me that she had "hope" in her heart,
hope for the oceans to heal.
I told Star, that I had "hope" too.

And then I looked to the sky,,
and I saw the sea birds fly ,,,, so high.
They flew so high.
And then I ran ,,,, as fast as I could go
to search,,,,,, for Puff and Murphy.
I waited and I waited.

The sun was closing her eyes to sleep.
She was slipping into the deep, deep ocean.
And then the moon,
began to rise.
The moon rose high into the sky.
Over the moutain tops, the moon rose.
Moon beams shone on the racing tides
the moon bleams glistened
like candles glowing
on a dark night.
I sat by the roaring ocean tide
and waited
and then,,,,
I saw a bubble ,,,,, floating in the sea.
A voice came from the bubble,,,,
I knew this voice so well. Do you know who it was?

And the voice said,,,,
"close your eyes Tweedles, and come to me."
I closed my eyes, and I wished on every star in the sky.
All of a sudden, I was with PUFF!!!
Puff my Seahorse friend. My forever friend.
"Oh Puff", I cried,,,," I have been so worried."
"The last time that I saw you- you were so sick."
And at that moment the bubble lifted into the sky.
The bubble floated over the Sea,
The bubble swirled to the mountain top.
The bubble floated above the clouds.
As our magic bubble landed on the sea, Puff told me that all the sea creatures, had "hope."
Hope that the sea would sing again, soon.
Our bubble floated down, down into the water.
All of the sea creatures were so happy.
They swam around us in circles.
Our bubble twirled in circles, like a spinning top.
Big eyes, and little eyes looked inside the bubble at us.
I saw "hope " in their eyes.
And then Puff asked me,,,,,,,," Our sea is asking me,,,"
"Who will sing lulabyes to us when we are sad and lost"?
And with a whisper,,,, as our bubble floated in the sea, my voice hummed-
" Well, I will sing for you Puff , and all of your friends in this big world, will sing."
"We will all sing lulabyes to you, and all our sea friends.
Forever and ever."
Forever, is a long time, I said to puff.
That is how long all your friends will keep helping you.
"Forever and ever."
Forever, never stops," I said to Puff.
It was soon time for Puff to leave, but with a twinkle in his eye, Puff said,,,,,,
"We will never give up hope."
Puff's bubble, drifted off into the night. It drifted alone.
Puff had more sea creatures to help guide to the safety, of the "magic bubbles."
The magic bubbles that had swirled around my very head, were helping all the creatures in the sea. The magic bubbles were now a safe place for all the sea creatures.
The night and the ocean was now lit by the shining moon beams.
Tears were in my eyes, and they trickled across my nose.
And then suddenly another magic bubble rolled up onto the sand.
As I looked inside the bubble , I saw that it was Murphy and his mama.
More and more bubbles came sailing across the racing tides.
The Manatees and Whales, and Crabs and Octopus and Glow Fish, and Dolphins.
All of the sea creatures were in magic bubbles.
Big bubbles, little bubbles, bubbles the colors of the rainbow.
All our sea friends,
too many to name them all
- came floating across the water in their bubbles.
The magic bubbles rolled onto the sand and circled around me.
Little words were written on the inside of the sea creatures bubbles.

I strained my eyes to read
the words,,,,,,,
"Thank you for your help"
"Never Give Up Hope---Let there be magic bubbles forever."

As the bubbles drifted back out to ocean
I heard the sea sing,,,, and I hummed along.
Nitey Nite my friends
love
tweedles

"Keeping Promises"

2010-06-23T20:03:00.000-07:00

It is time to leave my green, green forest .
It is time to keep my promises..
Yes, promises that I made,,,,,
those promises I must keep.

When the sun is in the sky on Saturday morning,
my moms and I, are leaving for the Big Ocean.
I made important promises to all of my sea friends,
that I would go,,,, run fast,,,,, and get help .
Our friends needed our help, to wipe the oil from their eyes.
Our friends needed our help to wipe the oil from their wings.
Our friends needed help to clean the Sea's water-
so they could swim, and find their familys.
Our friends needed help to stop the sadness at the Sea,,,,,,,,,
And then you all came running,,,,, you came to help our sea friends.

and now,,,,, I must go back again.,,,
I must find our sea friends, Puff and Star, and Murphy and the whales and dolphins and glowfish, and sea birds, and all the other little fishies in the sea.
I am bringing my magic bubble,,,,, just maybe , just maybe, it will help.

Maybe it will help ,,,,, our Earth....

Without the Earth, there would be no Sun.
no sun to warm our hearts with smiles.
Without the Earth, there would be no Moon
no moon beams to shine on the ocean waters,,,
and light the way for lost sea friends.
Without the Earth, there would be no Forest,,
no trees and mountains
no homes for our forest friends to live.
Without the Earth, there would be no Sea
no place for our sea friends to swim and live.

Come with me my friends,,,
Nitey nite
love
tweedles

"The Cranky Crows"

2010-06-15T20:39:00.000-07:00

The cranky crows were chattering in the sleeping trees.

The crows were sqwaking and mumbling and grunting .
Their loud chatters, sent shivers to my toes.
"Why are you so craky"? I said to the crows?

In an instant the cranky crows leaped from the sleeping trees.
Clumsily, they tumbled down through the branches.
I watched the crows roll to the edge of the flower blossom pool.

This is our "wish pool", the cranky crows said.
"Everyday we come to the "wish pool" and we make wishes. "
"Our wishes never come true. "

I sqwatted and listened to the crows , as they told me their story.
"You see Tweedles , there are some other crows that make fun of us."
"The other crows tease us and make fun of our flying.
They make fun of our voices.
Will you help us make a wish, so that we can soar through the sky, like Eagles?
"Never again will the other crows tease us,,,,,,,
if only we could soar like the Eagles."

I sat for a moment,,,,,
thinking,,,,,,
My thoughts seemed to be stuck.
As, I opened my mouth, words fell from my lips like raindrops.

"You must believe that you can fly like Eagles.
And then it will happen, my friends.
You must believe.
But first, Mother Nature must make the seasons change.
The seasons will change, and then you will be ready.
When the leaves come on the sleeping trees, you will be ready to soar like the Eagles.
"There is no need to be cranky-just be patient." I softly said the to crows.

The crows peered at me unblinkingly. Then the crows looked at each other.
As the crows flew off, I heard KAW, KAW , KAW.
Wings above my head fluttered past me, and tickeled my ears.
The fluttering stopped as the crows landed in the sleeping trees.
I listened for a moment before I went on my way.
All I could hear was sweet chattering.
Sweet mumbling and chattering came from the sleeping trees.
Nitey nite my friends
love
tweedles

"The Puddy Kats and Me"

2010-06-07T21:00:00.000-07:00

A light is always shining from the windows, of the old farm home.
And the stars in the sky,
are pointing in the direction of my home.
One by one the Puddy Kats have come.
One by one, they eat until their tummys are full.
One by one they decided to stay.
One by one they have said these words......
"I am home now"

This is my brother Hank.
Hank the Hankster.
Doesn't his face look like a cougar?
Hank came as a tiny baby, dumped in the woods to fend for himself.
Some bad irresponsible people did that to little Hank.
Hank would hide in the stickerey blackberrys bushes.
He hid in bunny rabbit holes.
He huddled in the pouring rain.
He wanted to trust us, but he just couldn't.
He was afriad.

As time ticked on, and the days turned into weeks,...
one day a miracle happened.
Hank let us touch him.
Hank let us hold him.
Hank let us scratch his ears and tummy.
One day he purrrred.
It took time.
Sometimes we just need a litte time to adjust.
Now Hank calls this "home."

This is Callie.
Callie Coo is what we call her.
Callie was old as the oldest trees in the forest.
Someone dumped her out in the pouring rain.
Another irresponsible person dumped Callie.
For days, Callie was trying to make decisions.
Decisions to trust.
She was very hungry.
Should she take the chance?
How hungry was she? She must decide.

And one day, Callie made the decision.
She wanted scratchys behind the ears and she wanted food.
But, what did she want most?
Did she want to be petted or should she eat first?
My mama's hands persuaded her, that she wanted the scratchys.
Mama's hand are gentle, who could resist?
Callie had to go to the doctor, and then she got nasty medicines.
Medicines to make her well.
Callie was still old, but she is well.
Callie and Hank are best friends.
Callie and Hank sleep together in a little box,
a little box that looks like a hen box,
where chickens sleep.

This is Lulu.
We call her Little Lulu.
One night in the darkest of night someone dropped Lulu out on the road.
The stars led Lulu to my home.
Oh,,, so hungry she was.
We made friends and then Lulu had to go to the doctor to get an operation and shots.
She wasn't too happy . She growwwwled.

Lulu has feline leukemia.
Lulu has been to the doctor many times, but she is fine.
Sometimes she has to go to the hospital, and stay until she gets better.
She always gets better.
Lulu is very loving and she likes to sit next to me on moms lap.
Lulu sleeps in a nice bed on top of the freezer in our laundry room.
She feels like a queen.
In the morning when I go outside for my morning trip to visit mother nature,
Lulu grabs my legs, and trys to chase me.

This is Burt.
Burts Bee's is his name.
Burt came to us a frightened teenager.
His ears were chewed up.
We made friends, and yes, he call this old house "home".
Sometimes Burt thinks he rules the roost and trys to boss the other Kats.
Burt also got an operation and shots.

Burt does not have a tail.
I don't know where the tail is.
I looked and looked.
I cannot find his tail, but it's all good.
Burt does not need a tail.
Burt follows me everywhere and trys to get me into trouble.
But and me,,,, well, we take walks in the forest together.
Sometimes Burt trys to get me to cross the creek.
But, I have not done that yet.
Sometimes he wants me to climb the tree.
I tried, but I am not a good tree climber.
At night Burt crawls up onto the roof top.
He looks in the bedroom windows, and he yeowls.
Then mom hurrys outside to bring him in,,,,, then I can sleep.
Burt calls this "home"
The little house on the hill is where they come one by one.

It makes me very sad that someone is heartless and dumps these kitties.
Sometime the bad people drop dogs too.
It's not right for any animal to be dumped and have their hearts broken.
I helped make these Kats happy.
And tonight when I go to sleep , I will listen to them purrrrrrrrr
They purrrrr the words "I am home now"
Nitey Nite my friends
love
tweedles

"The Sea is Crying"

2010-06-02T19:53:00.000-07:00

The words smelled like the mighty oceans mist.
The words tasted salty on my lips.
I cupped my hands to my ears, and I listened.
I listened very carefully,,,
to the familiar voice,
as it drifted ,,
across the mountains
and over the tallest forest trees.
The voice was so familliar and yet so sad.
The words, repeadily echoed over and over.
"Tweedles Help Us, "
"Come to us, we need you."
"Tweedles Help Us".
As fast as a star can fall from the sky,
at that very moment, I knew.
Yes, I understood what I must do.
I knew who was calling and what I must do.
I must go.
I must go NOW.

"PUFF! "
My Magic Sea Horse,
My forever friend who lived at the big ocean,
needed me.
Puff was calling my name, he needed me.
I ran over the mountains
and through the rivers.
I ran as fast, as my paws could run.
The rains were pouring down on me, but it didn't matter.
I must run and help Puff.
As I neared the racing ocean tides, there on the sand before me- lay Puff.
Puff should never be out of the water, but there he lay.
I snuggled next to Puff and lay my head on his chest.
I heard his heart beating.
I whispered in his ears.
Tears began to trickle from my eyes, as I cuddled closer.
A slight whisper came from Puff's lips, as he started to speak.
His voice was very faint.
Puffs lips quivered as he whispered,,,,,,
"The Sea is crying. "
"Something terrible has happened to the Worlds Sea.
Oil is everywhere.
Oil is leaking bad.
All of the sea creatures have no water to drink, and no food.
All of our friends, Star -the star fish, and Murphy your little turtle friend,
and all the Glow Fish, and Dolphins, and Whales and Manatees, and Crabs,,,and birdies,,,
There are too many to name them all, but they need help, Tweedles.
They need help now.
They have oil in their eyes, and oil on their wings.
I was trying to help them, but oil got in my eyes, and I could not see."

As my tears splashed into the eyes of Puff, he blinked.
In an instant, Puff looked at me.
"I can see , I can see"!
"Your tears helped me" Puff said.
Words flowed from Puffs lips, like bubbles in the sky.

The sea birds, have oil on their wings.
We must help them.
What can we do?
Do you think our tears will help them too?

The sea cannot sleep.
It is fighting for its life.
The Sea is crying.
I cannot sleep, I cannot rest.
I cannot sleep knowing my Sea friends are hurting.
Their eyes hurt.
Their wings can't fly .
Their families are lost.
Oh my gosh,,,,,,,
They cannot find their families!!!!

This is your Sea, and mine.
There is a raging storm and I cannot sleep.

As I wiped the oil out of Puffs eyes, his sad eyes looked at me.
and he asked for one more favor.
"Tweedles," Puff said." Will you help me back out into the Sea?
"I must go now, and help our friends, Tweedles.
"I must guide them to safety."
As I gently rolled Puff out into the roaring tides, Puff looked back at me.
"Send for help Tweedles, send for help".
And then,,,,,
Puff disappeared into the sea.
My heart sank.
My smiles frowned.
I turned around and started my long journey home.
I traveled over the mountains and through the rivers.
When I got home I snuggled into bed to rest ,,,,
But, I did not sleep.

I am going to think of ways to help our Sea friends.
Will you help me?
I will ask Mother Earth to help too.
Will you help me?
Nitey Nite my friends
love
tweedles

"Brave Heart"

2010-05-29T14:31:00.000-07:00

Today I put on my Brave Heart Face .
I know myface does not look toooo happy.
But, this is face that shows how I feel RIGHT NOW.
This is my Brave Heart Face.
Today, was the day that those NASTY stapples came out of me.
What is there to be afraid of ?
I asked myself over and over.
Over and over.
As long as Mr Lion is with me, I can do anything.
I will not be afraid.

It took awhile to convince my tail, that there was nothing to fear.
My tail was scared stiff as a board,
when the doctor came in through the door.
I wasn't listening to ANY of the the sweet words, that she was saying to me.
I heard nothing!
All I could see before my eyes- were those tools, that she held in her hand.
I held paws with Mr Lion, and I took a deep breath.
"I will not be afraid" I said over and over 'I will not be afraid".
In a just a magical moment,
as fast as I could count to FOUR,
the stapples were removed
and gone forever.

I am so thankful Mr Lion was with me.
"Are you okay Mr Lion," I asked?
The doctor told me how brave I was,
and then she kissed my head.
Oh, I am all better now,
yes, I am all better.
I got lots of treats on the way home.
Yup, I was a Brave Heart.

AND THEN,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
During this week, I got a suprise in the mail.

Look what my friends Bella, Tiger, Guero, Coco Chanel, Brinks, and Lucky @http://kissa-bull.blogspot.com/ sent to me.

It was a belated Birthday card, and a little Cup Cake. They always tell me that I am the sweetest Cupcake EVER. The little card had doggy paws , and little flower stickers and a St Francis sticker in it, to protect me. The card was filled with slobbery sugary kisses from all the pibbles. I feel so special. Thank you my pibble friends.

And then, I was honored to get this pawsome Award from some of my friends.
at Kira the Beautiful http://themagicsleighdogs.blogspot.com/ and The Fiesty Three!
Thank you so much my friends for thing of me- and sharing.

The rules say to pass this Award on ,and to share 7 things about myself.
1. I have 4 KAT brothers and sisters
2. I have 2 moms.
3. I have my own forest
4. I have many forest friends
5. My drinking water comes from the root of a tree.
6. My house is 100 years old
7. I rule the roost.

I would like to share this Award with YOU. I know many of you already have it.
So, will you come and take this Award, if you do not already have it?
Nitey Nite, my sweet friends
Tonight, I will dream about how fun it was running naked through the trees with no harness.
love.
Tweedles

"Tweedles and the Tad Poles"

2010-05-22T19:49:00.000-07:00

Hi my friends
I wanted to show you that I am feeling so much better.
I had a visit at the doctors today.
I took Mr Lion with me, my favorite old stuffie( so I would not be too afraid.)
I thought my stapples would get to come out,
but,,,,
I am not healed yet.
We will wait another 7 days, and then the doctor will take them out.
Some of you asked for the name of the ugly lump monster, that got locked into the dungeon.
This was his name XANTHROGRANULOMA.
Who could ever say that word?
I cannot wear my harness until my 4 stapples come out.
4 stapples (just like how old I am)
and,,,,, I love being naked.
Thank you all my sweet friends for your sweetest words
and the Power of the Paws.
Your words helped me and my moms.

And now I feel that time has been wasting,
Days have come and gone .
so today I made up for it.

The story below will tell you all about it.

Giant rain drops were falling from the sky
I heard the sound of splashing in ponds
Splisshy Splasshy
Splisshy Splasshy
I had to go see what was happening at the ponds.
I had my faithful red bucket- just in case.

I saw leaping frogs
and croaking toads
Splisshy splashy-
all around me.
Happy frogs jumping
from lilly pad to lilly pad.

And then I saw them -
gliding
hiding
in the grass-
little Tad Poles.
Someday they will grow legs, but not yet.
Someday they will have bulging eyes-
like me- but not yet.
Someday they will become frogs, but not yet.
Their time has not come, not yet.

I knew exactlty what I was going to do!

Look !
Look at what I have!
I have my own fishie bowl, with Tad Poles.
I will take them inside my house , so I can watch them grow.
It will be so fun to watch them grow into froggies .

Tonight I will think about my happy Tad Poles.
Nitey nite
love
tweedles

"EYES" Feeling Fine

2010-05-19T18:22:00.000-07:00

I want to tell you right now.
I am feeling fine.
And
I am going to be fine.
Because the doctor just called.
And the doctor told my moms
that the monster
is in the dungeon
and he can't come out again.

I have been feeling a little "ducky"
But,,,,,,
it won't be long
until I am back to my normal self.

Next week I will go get my staples out.

And then I will run and chase butterflys.
I will run as fast and as free as the wind.
And I will jump
in mud puddles
and splash
and get dirty
Because
that is what Tweedles does.

I want to thank YOU,
my friends
who sent "the power of the paws"to me.
And all the sweetest words from your lips.
And I thank you for sitting beside me
and holding my paws.
I am going to keep the powers of the paws
going all around the world,
going for all the other doggys and kitties and fishies,
who are sick
or hurting
or lost
or hungry
or cold.
I am sending my paw wishes to Anakin who needs some help
because he is in the hospitals again.
And Mona- I never met her- but I care about her. I know we all do.

Lets join paws together.
Nitey nite my friend
love
tweedles

"The monster had to go"

2010-05-15T15:35:00.000-07:00

Sometimes there are words
that you never want to hear.
Sometimes there are words
that you never want to say.

Sometimes it feels like the sky is falling.
Sometimes there are black clouds in the sky.
Sometimes hearts tremble.
Sometimes all you want is your blanky and stuffies and mommies.

Sometimes monsters have to go away.
Sometimes the door has to be locked.
Sometimes, we all feel wordless.
But tomorrow the sun will shine again.
This monster had to go away.
We don't know what kind of monster it is for 10 days to come and go.
But the door is locked,
Will you help me watch to make sure the monster stays away?

Mommy says you all know about the power of the paws.
I believe in the power of the paws. Do you?
If I don't have words for awhile, I hope you understand.
Will you come sit shoulder to shoulder with me?
Will you hold my paws?
And,,,, don't worry.
love
tweedles