I finished, exhausted, and collapsed into her loving, supportive arms.

Good evening everyone! Finally managed to get back here – apologies for the absence! And I've spent some time figuring out the new interface while submitting a story. It had me stumped for a while, but I just kept telling myself, "They know they have to make it simple enough for bears, they KNOW they do…" and kept plugging. Eventually, I figured out how it worked by trial and error.

Speaking of which: Where does red mean go, and green mean stop?

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Hi my friends.

I have been off my rocker for a few days but started feeling better last night. I am falling so far behind on my reading. Please accept my apology.

I love my father, but he believed in so many of the right-wing conspiracies like Covid-19 was a hoax. So he did not get the vaccine. Last week he got sick. He would not go to the doctor because he did not think it was serious. My sister and her husband, who live with my father, made him go to the hospital on Sunday night with labored breathing and a fever. When they arrived My sister and her husband had their temperatures taken to get in the hospital and found out they both had fevers too. All three were tested and were positive for Covid-19. Last night my father died of Covid-19. My sister and her husband both had their vaccines. My sister still has a slight fever and a sore throat and her husband no longer has any symptoms. Next week I will be going to Charlotte, NC with my family for his funeral.

I am heartbroken and upset. I can not help but think my father threw his life away because of the lies he listened to and believed.

Until I return from the funeral, I will not be writing much, but I will try to read some. I am sure that reading your stories will help keep me sane for the next two weeks.

Death is a part of life, just like birth, happiness, love, and tragedy.

Till later. Be safe, happy, and continue being the great people you are.

Laughter is healing, so remember; chameleons who can not change color are suffering from reptile dysfunction.

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James, you are so right. What was that sign maker thinking. Must have been from Mars or Pluto. Here is one more appropriate for the wonderful people that live in the north:

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For my dear friends from Canada:

Actually, I think that sign should say, "One day Canada will take over the world, and then WE'LL apolgize for the necessity!"

You, know, Canadians being so polite and all…

Good morning everyone! A lovely day here in the Great White North! How's everyone doing?

I have a full day ahead, but wanted to stop in and say howdy.

Howdy!

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Psst. The bear is getting older. Pass it on.
to JamesPBear!!!

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hi peeps
Tam in the Elmo Cookie jar is gluten free cookies
There is a Polar Bear that lurks in the Coffee house that is on a gluten free diet too .

*Peeking in the cookie jars * we are in good shape
* Giving the adorable critters fresh water and treats*
Stay safe everyone.

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ugh. didn't think I'd finish. just submitted my comp.

chocolate milk, please.

i've decided to protest everything capital.

sorry, gotta go. another busy day. will start reading the rest of the stories later tonight.

good day to y'all (now officially accepted as a word)

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Good morning. I visited Stonehenge just a couple years ago but there was neither Verity nor dancing happening. Must have gone on an off day.

I see a mysterious polar bear has wandered into the competition. Hope he drops by to introduce himself though he seems vaguely familiar, eh.

Coffee is on and kettle is boiling. I'm settling in for a rather quintessential Southern Ontario Summer day (high of 30C, humid, chance of evening showers).