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One More From the Archives, Before Getting Back to Work

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Um…you call this work?

So, I have been on a top secret mission to Iceland and Scotland, but alas, there are no pandas remaining in Scotland, although I did see a cow or two that looked like they might be distant relations. I was attending an art retreat, about an hour outside of Edinburgh. It was fabulous! As soon as I get organized (ha ha ha ha ha!) and scan the drawings I did in my sketch books, I will share them, most likely over on Substack, where I am Friendly to Bears. (because of course I am.)

So, it was Tai Shan’s bear-day this week, and he turned 21! But I was not making panda satire back when he was a cubby so I only have a couple references of him in the ‘toons.

This is one of my favorites:

oops.
Oh Princess Pinky, mom has a trick or two up her paw, I think…
Beware, the power of the paw!
Pinky answers difficult questions from the press in her own way.
Could Mama Mei Xiang really be contemplating letting Pinky loose on the pandy kindy?
Never say “No” to a Pinky!

I knew there was a reference somewhere about Tai giving Pinky her magical wand!

Anyway, back to work next week with some new ‘toons for your enjoyment!

Be the bear, Everyone!
Bob T waiting for “IT” to happen Panda

The Exciting Conclusion of Being Endangered is Such a Curse…and a few other favorites!

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Pinky is in SO Much trouble!

Everyone knows the party isn’t over till you can sit down and re-hash it!

And that’s how Six and Sebben got their names! I’m not entirely sure that the attempting poofing didn’t have some long term effects…

All’s well that ends well, right? RIGHT????
Bears will be bears

Wasn’t that fun? Here’s a few other favorites from the archives…

But some pandas go both ways!
It’s so hard to be cool when you still live with your mom.

Mr Wu wellness cubbie exam with the green ball is one of my all time favorites!

what will the panda kindergarten do next?

Well, I hope you enjoyed this extended dive into the archives! I’m pretty much done with the work for my upcoming paint show, and returning from a much needed trip, so I expect there will be new ‘toons shortly!

Be the Bear
Bob T I hope Mittens didn’t burn down the country in my absence Panda

Enter Six and Sebben…Being Endangered is such a Curse

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Remember when Six and Sebben had their Naming Day Party?

But first… One of my favorite ‘toons! (Bubba: not MINE!!!)

Bubba flunks “cake”
Will there be cuppycakes?
Wem call our liddle tale, “Being Endangered is Such a Curse!”
Ruh Roh…
Commence propeller spin…now!
Don’t pout, Pinky!
Pinky: Why do I always have to do all the hard stuff?

well! I wonder what happens next? ‘Toon in next time and find out!

Be the Bear
Bob T hey where is my invitation Panda

More From the Archives!

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As I finish up my work for my upcoming show, I find I need to lean on the archives a little bit more. Of course that means you get a BUNCH of ‘toons instead of just one, so not all bad!

Let’s see what bubbles to the surface…

Back in the before times…

What happens at the debate, states at the debate…
Uh oh. Is Bubba about to rat someone out?

sigh…if only…

Whoever could it be, to see Pinky in her lair?
Oh Bubba! What were you thinking?
Just what kind of deal is Pinky making?

Didn’t anyone tell Pinky if you have to cheat, you’re not winning? Hmm…

Um…I had some fluff in my eyes….
What goes around, comes around…

Can you blame him? Who doesn’t love ice cream?

I hope you enjoyed this dive into the archives!

Be the Bear!
Bob T pass the ice cream Panda

Mr Wu Is Feeling Neglected

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Sorry, it’s been another crazy busy week, but I’m making progress on exhibition stuff, and hopefully I’ll have a bit more relaxed week next week. Hahahahahahahahaha!

Since we are coming up on Mr. Wu’s birthday season next month, I thought I’d share one of the Mr. Wu Stories, with more coming in the next couple of weeks. I can’t believe he’s going to turn 14 this July!!!! That does not seem possible.

Here is one of Mr Wu’s early encounter with the Panda Kindergarten…

Whatever could be in the box the panda kindergarten is delivering to Mr. Wu?
Will the panda kindergarten get it put together before Bai Yun gets home?
“Up in the Air, Junior Pandas…”
Nothing like a snappy graphic to um…solve a problem!
May Day! May Day!
Mr wu’s cousin, da Sooperpanna
Bet ya didn’t see this coming…or maybe you did.
I just had to include something with that provocative “rear panda view” you know!

Well, I hope you enjoyed Mr Wu’s big adventure!

More to come next week!

Be the Bear
Bob T Wu Bear’s biggest fan Panda

Rabbit Rabbit

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Another archive dive today because I went outside, had fun, and took a nap this weekend. Hopefully I will finish what I started on for today, on Thursday! Still deep in the getting ready for my show trenches, but it will be done in the not too distant future!

All My Pandas……
Excuse me, Mr. Watterson, but….
I love a good art forgery, don’t you?
Oh dear, the Mei-hem twinkies have made Pinky mad. Uh oh.
He who laughs last, laughs…um…last.

Bill Watterson remains one of the guiding lights for cartoonists of this era. I thought it would be fun to share this whole story line from the archives. Calvin and Hobbes was a force to be reckoned with, and still is to this day.

I’m sure I will get something new done…eventually. Meanwhile, paintings are happening!

Be the Bear
Bob T I’d rather be goofing off Panda

BTW, I have finally unearthed my work station in the felty studio and probably late summer or early fall start making some more things.

It’s the Last Thursday in May, So Here is Another Dive Into the May Archives

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Cuteness abounds!

Sad how much things don’t change when it comes to Mittens. They just get worse.

I sure hope Mittens can’t read my thoughts!
Come back soon!

I think this was when they went on their first vacation to Alaska after moving in to the Panda House.

Oddly enough, even in 2026, Mittens STILL hasn’t accepted the results of the 2020 election.

The Shadow Docket, which is still being abused, still kinda scary!

Well, that’s our round up from the archives for this week. And remember, all the bad stuff that’s happening? We told you so! Sigh…maybe things will be better next week!

Be the Bear
Bob T why can’t Mittens just go away? Panda

We Are Living In a 1960’s Situation Comedy But It Isn’t Funny

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Sigh…another edition of ZooNooZ ripped from the headlines…kinda.

Kind of makes you wish we weren’t living in an alternative reality, or that we WERE living in one, where all the people who could do something about it, WANTED to live in a functional country, instead of inside a clown car of malignant incompetents.

Be the Bear
Bo T Don’t call him Flipper Panda

Hooray Hooray The Month of May

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More May Mishegas

Once again we take a trip through the archives to see what we were doing in previous years this month!

“I’ll have one of these, and one of these, and one of these, and one of…”

I bet it was Frank and Mikey, who we hadn’t met yet in May of 2018.

And then one more from the animal justice league!

If you go out in the woods today, you’re in for a big surprise!

And wouldn’t ya know…a ‘toon from May 2019 has relevance even today in 2026…

Ping!

I have REALLY got to quit predicting the future…

Who could have done this????

In May of 2020, we were deep into the scariest part of the Covid pandemic…

Wait…we get paid?
Nooz Flash: “president” Mittens has tested negative for having any compassion at all.
Did Pinky put this on Daddee’s Panda Express card?
Cole slaw, anyone?

It’s amazing what you can get from Acme, isn’t it?

Pinky: now where did I leave Daddee’s Panda Express card…

These ‘toons brought to you in preparation for more from Pinky’s twins, Four and Five, and why they are the way they are.

I hope these ‘toons from the archives have brought even a momentary smile to your faces. Remember: Mittens and his minions WANT you to feel bad, forget joy, feel hopeless! Be like Pinky! (MX: well, not exactly like Pinky…) and don’t give up in advance. Remember, it makes them mad when you laugh at them.

Be the Bear
Bob T looking on the pandy side Panda

More From The Animal Justice League!

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Elephants do NOT forget!

In case you forgot the first part of this story, Mehitabel and Bob were reporting on an “incident” where some trophy hunters got…um..smooshed by some elephants. I guess what goes around, comes around! This is from a couple weeks ago.

Here’s the first ‘toon:

Is the GOP losing their mascot? Elephants say yes!

Things continue to get worse in the Mittens regime. All we can do is…um…everything you can think of to keep democracy viable. Vote! Write letters! Call your reps! March! And make art, laugh, and don’t forget!

Be the Bear
Bob T don’t believe the lies Panda