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Day 10, 31 Days of Pandas

Rather than start another one of my longer stories today, I thought I’d dive deep deep deep into the archives for one of my …um…quirkier stories. What made me think of this story was a post from Colorado writer Kathy Lynn Harris, who I discovered through The Write Life Magazine. She had written an essay there that made me an instant fan. The story also, just possibly made me spew coffee all over my laptop, since I had the bad sense to drink while reading. Not that I blame her, or anything.

Anyway, a recent re-read of this post made me decide to dig my own tribute to Barbie out of the archives and share it with you here.

Enjoy! This one’s for you, Kathy.

Boopie and the pandas…

a morality tale…

…in five parts…

…which become progressively more disturbing…

…but Boopie and the pandas live happily ever after. Ben does not.

*The names have been changed to protect the guilty.

Be the Bear!
Bob T. Panda

Day 9, 31 days of Pandas

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Well, we have made it to Day 9 of 31 Days of Pandas, and we are at the end of our encore presentation of The Wizard of Wu! Wasn’t that fun? When we left you yesterday, Princess Pinky had just vanquished the Wicked ~~Cat~~ Witch of the West! But what happens when our heroes return to the lair of The Wizard, to claim their prize?

Let’s see, shall we?

Don’t mess with Princess Pinky!

All well that ends well. Now let’s have some cuppycakes!!!

Don’t Go Away!

We will have a NEW story starting tomorrow. Okay, not a new, new story. It is another encore presentation, but isn’t this better than doing spreadsheets or 2016 income forecasts for your office?

See ya tomorrow, okay?

Be the Bear
Bob T Panda

Day 8, 31 Days of Pandas

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Huzzah! We are back again for 31 Days of Pandas, and our encore presentation of The Wizard of Wu! Yesterday, the Wicked ~~Cat~~ Witch of the West sent her henchpandas out to capture Wu and his magical bunny slippers! Will they succeed? Let’s find out!

Evilness is one thing, but there must be snacks!

Well,lookee here! isn’t that….?

Uh oh! Am I going to leave you with only two more episodes to go? Well, yes I am. Bwahahahaha! Will the identity of the wizard be revealed? will wu get home safely? will there be cuppycakes for all?

Tune in tomorrow to see if all has ended happily! although, if you already had The Book of Wu, you would know the answer to these questions. Just saying.

Be the Bear,
Bob T Panda

Day 7, 31 Days of Pandas

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31 Days of Pandas now continues with The Wizard of Wu!

We hope you have been enjoying this concentrated dose of pandy goodness. If you have been enjoying it, I hope you will share our stories with your friends. They might not know they are pandaholics (yet) but I believe that everyone with a sense of humor has the potential to embrace their inner panda.

And now, on with the show! On Saturday, We left Wu and his intrepid companions here:

Good witch Bee, the Bear, to the rescue!

Are you SURE you weren’t in an earlier scene?

But we’ve come such a long way already….Bwahahaha!

although I DID promise there would be NO flying monkeys…

the wicked witch unleashes the flying monkeys

Ride you pandas! Ride!

What could be scarier than the panda kindergarten on tricycles!?!

See you again tomorrow for Day 8 of 31 Days of Pandas and the next installment from our encore presentation of The Wizard of Wu!

Be the Bear,
Bob T Panda

I am Thankful

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I am thankful for pandas, for laughter, for days the sun shines in my window, for misty mornings where everything is gray, and a panda…might…just …walk out of the fog.

Princess Pinky says, she is thankful for cuppycakes and da panda kindygarten and her magical wand!

I am thankful that I still have a roof over my head, enough resources to keep the heat on and food on my table. I am thankful for those who help those who do not.

I am thankful for kindness, for peaceful dealings, especially with those who might not be in agreement with me. I am thankful for the help of friends, in big ways and small.

I am thankful for all of you who read my ‘toons, buy my books, engage in panda chat on Twidder and Fezbook. I haven’t had this much fun since kindergarten.

I am thankful for the mentor program through the Nevada chapter of SCBWI that welcomed a goofy story about pandas into the program, and all the lovely people I met there and hope will be connected to for a long time.

Be kind, be generous, be peaceful, be the bear.
Bob T. Panda

(back to business as usual tomorrow!)

Fabulous Furry Friday

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Wouldn’t you know it…a little while ago I had an idea about what I wanted to post for this week’s Fabulous Furry Friday offering, and now I can’t remember what it was. This happens more often than I wish it would. I don’t know if it indicates impending dementia, or that there is just too much going on in my life and my brain is full so nothing new sticks to the surface. Is that really a thing?

Meanwhile, as I write this, the wind is howling, small branches are hitting the roof, and who knows how long we will have electricity?

Hey! That reminds me….

where happy pandas eat bamboo, oh why, oh why, can’t…Wu?

We’re in for it now, Binky!

Hang on to your hats, kids, it’s gonna be a bumpy ride!

I don’t think we’re in Pandiego any more, Binky….

I’m really hoping this doesn’t happen here. In the meantime, if you had your own copy of The Panda Chronicles Book 4: The Book of Wu, you could read the rest of this story of The Wizard of Wu, even if your power went out. well, if you had a flashlight. You do know where your flashlight is, right?

Baby, it’s cold out there!
Be the Bear, Bob T Panda

A Halloween Carol, The Final Episode

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The spirits of Halloween past, present, and future have all visited Pinky, leaving her a wiser Pinky, if not…um…completely reformed.

Surely you didn’t think that would happen, did you?

And now, A Halloween Carol, part 10, the final chapter….

Surely you didn’t think she would totally reform, did you?

I didn’t know Pinky knew the word “share,” did you?

Don’t forget! Copies of The Panda Chronicles Book 6: We R Endangered are now on sale, along with all the other Panda Chronicle books! Did I mention they make excellent presents?

Be the bear!
Bob T. Panda

Fabulous Furry Friday salutes…

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Halloween and Daylight Losing time!

But first, a word from the serious side of the mirror. Last week another friend passed away suddenly, much too early, too much loved by his friends and family. I didn’t know him well, but he and his wife are dear friends of a dear friend of mine. The several times I met him, I felt as if I was instantly accepted, so warm and caring was his personality. Life is so short, too short for some; too short for those who love them and are loved by them. You want to say that it will be okay, but really, this will never be okay.

It is by going on that we heal ourselves, our bruised hearts. And laughing. Laughing helps, and pandas help with that. I like to imagine that all the people I loved who are gone, meet in the afterlife. For someone who doesn’t subscribe to any religion, it is kind of funny that I imagine a hereafter. These people may not have ever met on this earthly plane, but that doesn’t matter. They are all connected by my knowing them, and this gives me comfort.

I hope it gives you comfort too.

For my departed friends….

And now for some Fabulous Furry Friday encore presentations!

Fabulous Furry Friday KNOWS that this is one of your favorites! Don’t forget to turn your clock back…or is that forward.?..this weekend!

Trick or Trick!!!!!!!

Darn those Meihems!!!!

Peace through pandas…..
Be the Bear

Bob T Panda

A Halloween Carol – Part 8

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That is quite some list Mei Xiang has clutched in her paws, isn’t it? A Halloween Carol is approaching it’s climax, and I still don’t think Pinky has repented her past misdeeds. Is she ready to be president?

Why not vote for Bob?

Was that list in small type, single spaced? And it’s “present” not “presents.”

Not to mention that Pinky is doing some serious eye-rolling in panel 3, plus what a pouty face in panel 2. Is this what you want from your president? Just saying. Hey! Why not vote for Bob?
Be the Bear!
Vote for Bob!
Bob T. Panda

A Halloween Carol Part 4

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Yes! at last! here it is! The next episode of A Halloween Carol, starring that precious peripatetic panda, Princess Pinky, in her most challenging role to date, that of a mean, demanding, panda that… oh yes, that’s true. This is not a terribly demanding role for Pinky.

But meanwhile, she has been wreaking havoc in Washington DC by coloring the White House Pink. OK, sure, they may SAY that it is to celebrate Breast Cancer Awareness month, but we know better, don’t we?

So now, without further ado, here is the next episode of A Halloween Carol (staring you know who!)

Hey! Who said Wu could poof things?

And for those who haven’t yet heard, Book 6 of the Panda Chronicles has arrived! Huzzah! Check it out and order your copy here! And if you already have received your copy, consider writing a review on Amazon, good, bad, or otherwise. Pandas are standing by!

Note the serious black cover!

Be the bear and support the Cake Party! Remember, if there is no cake, it isn’t a party!
Bob T Panda