With the stock market gnashing its teeth all week long, the bears have been gleeful. It's time to celebrate the bear, even if my wallet is lighter as a result.
I like these little stuffed bears. They are different from the Smokey the Bear one I had as a toddler. Smokey had a sheriff's hat and denim blue jeans. I loved that little guy. He disappeared, though, one day, and my mother refused to tell me what happened. I don't know if I ever really forgave her for that.
Anyway, the bears below come from the
Lil' Bear Shoppe. Barney ($29.98), Axel ($24.98) and Souffle ($16.95) are 15 to 17 inches in height.
