Tag Archives: Mehitabel

It is Close to the National Zoo’s Birthday Trifecta!

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The three youngest kids at the National Zoo were born on the 21st, 22nd, and 23rd of August! So it only seemed right that the encore presentations this month are all about them! (Pinky: I thought they were all going to be about ME?)

Well, Pinky, I think you can rest assured that even when the ‘toons are not “about” you, they are still ABOUT you, if you know what I mean! (Bubba: oh boy, do wee ebber!)

So let’s see what was happening in August during the applicative years….

Pinky tests her powers….
If you think that maybe elephants never forget, they have nothing on pandas.
Mei should not be getting all excited like this in her condition!
Mei puts her paw down…
And this hacking into my title imagery has got to stop!

I couldn’t resist sharing Bubba’s least favorite ‘toon (and one of Pinky’s favorites!)

Bubba flunks “cake”
Complete with a flashback to the Meihem’s party just a few weeks ago…

It is a sad state of affairs, wherein we realize that even Pinky would have been a better president than Mittens…

Aren’t you already in enough trouble, Pinky?
“Just run along and put these brochures where people will see them!”
You knew Mommee was going to get angry, didn’t you?

Wasn’t that a fun trip down memory lane? Bubba was so cute serving drinks! We’ll be back with a new ‘toon next Tuesday, and some more encore presentations featuring our favorite panda ‘toons from days gone by!

Till next time!
Be the Bear!
Bob T if we close our eyes will “he” just go away? Panda

OMG it’s Mr Wu’s Birthday Eve!!!

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Okay, it is also Princess Pinky Jr.’s birthday, but Wu Bear had it first, so let’s just palm off the day AFTER on PPJ. Let’s pop in partway on our story when young Wu Self joins the circus…

episode 5
episode 6
episode 7
episode 8
episode 10
episode 11
episode 13
episode 13
episode 14
episode 15

I guess we might as well see the epilogue!

…and it all ends with Mr Wu’s Birthday party! Huzzah!

Can you believe the Great Wu Self is turning 14? Happy Birthday Wu Bear!

Be the Bear!
Bob T I miss the Wu Self Panda

It’s Panda Birthday Season!

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I think on Thursday it is the Meihem’s 13th birthday, and then Pinky’s newest twins, Four and Five have birthdays coming up later this week. (I think?) On the 29th it will be Mr. Wu’s 14th birthday! How can this be? I remember when he was a baby!

“Wu calls his dance, ‘Ode to a Weaf’ “

Just in case you were feeling sympathetic toward Minch McTurtle…

Two headed, two faced…why is he still here?

I am still getting my disoriented self back in the correct time zone so please forgive this disjointed post.

Here is something for the Meihems!

Mr Wu speaks out!
If you think that maybe elephants never forget, they have nothing on pandas.
Is this any way to treat our Nation’s most adorable icon?

Where we have Meihems, Pinky is sure to be involved. Or is that Meihem always follows Pinky?

I hope this holds you till I am able to hit the panda desk again!

Be the Bear!
Bob T still easing back into Pacific time Panda

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