October kept folks fairly busy around Honey Hill Country.
There were apples to gather, pumpkins to consider, roads to wander, and squirrels conducting business according to rules known only to themselves.
Somewhere in the middle of all that, Myrtle Mae baked a cake.
That last part deserves your attention.
There is a lot we can learn from the little things we do every day.
For Día de Muertos, the Mexican tradition observed on November 1 and 2 to remember and celebrate loved ones who have passed, Little Red Bear joins a family in honoring the memories they hold dear.
Join Little Red Bear each Sunday for a simple, colorful moment celebrating kindness, friendship, safety, responsibility, healthy habits, appreciation of nature, and the everyday pleasures of living.
Sometimes thoughtful, sometimes funny, and always gentle and welcoming, Basic Bear Stuff is about showing by example rather than preaching a lesson.
Basic Bear Stuff is made for all ages, and especially for sharing with children and grandchildren. Sometimes a little picture, a gentle laugh, or a simple everyday moment can open the door to a wonderful conversation.
One little bear. One simple moment. Something for all of us.
Welcome to Basic Bear Stuff!
Till next time then —
A note about the artwork — Each Basic Bear Stuff illustration is created from my original concepts and creative direction, with the assistance of AI, for the world of Little Red Bear and Honey Hill Country.
There is a lot we can learn from the little things we do every day. Like a special “Basic Bear Stuff” for a coming holiday!
Join Little Red Bear each Sunday for a simple, colorful moment celebrating kindness, friendship, safety, responsibility, healthy habits, appreciation of nature, and the everyday pleasures of living.
Sometimes thoughtful, sometimes funny, and always gentle and welcoming, Basic Bear Stuff is about showing by example rather than preaching a lesson.
Basic Bear Stuff is made for all ages, and especially for sharing with children and grandchildren. Sometimes a little picture, a gentle laugh, or a simple everyday moment can open the door to a wonderful conversation.
One little bear. One simple moment. Something for all of us.
Welcome to Basic Bear Stuff!
Till next time then —
A note about the artwork — Each Basic Bear Stuff illustration is created from my original concepts and creative direction, with the assistance of AI, for the world of Little Red Bear and Honey Hill Country.
There is a lot we can learn from the little things we do every day. Like a special “Basic Bear Stuff” for a coming holiday!
Join Little Red Bear each Sunday for a simple, colorful moment celebrating kindness, friendship, safety, responsibility, healthy habits, appreciation of nature, and the everyday pleasures of living.
Sometimes thoughtful, sometimes funny, and always gentle and welcoming, Basic Bear Stuff is about showing by example rather than preaching a lesson.
Basic Bear Stuff is made for all ages, and especially for sharing with children and grandchildren. Sometimes a little picture, a gentle laugh, or a simple everyday moment can open the door to a wonderful conversation.
One little bear. One simple moment. Something for all of us.
Welcome to Basic Bear Stuff!
Till next time then —
A note about the artwork — Each Basic Bear Stuff illustration is created from my original concepts and creative direction, with the assistance of AI, for the world of Little Red Bear and Honey Hill Country.
Autumn has come to Honey Hill Country, and the October issue of Hearth & Holler is ready for your visit.
For those joining us for the first time, Hearth & Holler — A Monthly Visit to Honey Hill Country is an illustrated magazine set in the fictional Missouri Ozarks home of Little Red Bear in 1904. Through the eyes of our neighbors — people and woodland critters alike — we explore the countryside, local traditions, working lives, and everyday kindnesses that make this place feel like home.
This month, we’ll saddle up with Willow Meadows for a ride through the Autumn hills, visit Old Copper Creek Mill, and discover why Hickory Pinenut keeps returning to the pumpkin patch. There is spiced apple cider cake to share, supper high above the St. Louis World’s Fair, and a slightly spooky porch story from the Bookers — with Evelyn nearby to keep things from getting entirely out of hand.
You’ll also find colorful gardens, a talkative scarecrow, costumed little bunnies, glowing pumpkins, and a quiet walk in the rain.
Each article has its own page, so you can wander through the issue at your leisure. Read in order, follow whatever catches your eye, or return another day to pick up where you left off.
Put the kettle on, make yourself comfortable, and come spend a little October with us.
We’re glad you’re here.
I invite you to pour yourself a cup of something good, settle in, and spend a little while with us in Honey Hill Country.
Thank you for visiting and spending part of your day with us!
Till next time then —
A note about images — The illustrations in this issue of Hearth & Holler were created from my concepts and creative direction with the assistance of AI.
There is a lot we can learn from the little things we do every day.
Join Little Red Bear each Sunday for a simple, colorful moment celebrating kindness, friendship, safety, responsibility, healthy habits, appreciation of nature, and the everyday pleasures of living.
Sometimes thoughtful, sometimes funny, and always gentle and welcoming, Basic Bear Stuff is about showing by example rather than preaching a lesson.
Basic Bear Stuff is made for all ages, and especially for sharing with children and grandchildren. Sometimes a little picture, a gentle laugh, or a simple everyday moment can open the door to a wonderful conversation.
One little bear. One simple moment. Something for all of us.
Welcome to Basic Bear Stuff!
Till next time then —
A note about the artwork — Each Basic Bear Stuff illustration is created from my original concepts and creative direction, with the assistance of AI, for the world of Little Red Bear and Honey Hill Country.
