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Teddy Bears . . . can you trust them?
Have you ever wondered what your teddy bear is like? Just look
in the mirror. They are the best and worst part of you. Living just
outside our peripheral vision, these cuddly creatures observe us
in our most private moments. You are never alone when a teddy bear
is in the room. Born from the contact and love of humans, teddies
learn life by simply watching. Emulation and the influence of the
one that brought them to life is what makes a teddy bear who he
or she is. So, if the question is: can you trust your teddy bear?
Then you would only need to ask if you can trust yourself. You might
not like the answer.
(Below is a picture
from Secret Teddy Society: Breaking The Code / chapter fourteen:
Trouble With Zombie Bears, drawn by my daughter)
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Is a teddy bear afraid of the dark? Does a teddy bear get jealous
of another teddy bear? Are they funny? Can they cry? Do they dream?
The answer is yes.
They are a product of you.
The question remains: can you trust them?
You can answer that question if you ask it of yourself.
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Teddy bears are
born from love and are the essence of truth and loyalty, but that
doesn't mean that they stay that way.
They are greatly influenced by their peers and loved ones, just like
our children. They become their surroundings. Watch what you do and
say in front of them. |
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People act differently from one situation to another. This can
confuse and create a conflict in a teddy bear. Due to the imitating
nature of a teddy, they merely react and copy such irrational behavior.
Therefore creating a general response to a similar situation rather
than thinking for themselves.
When an act of extreme human behavior is witnessed by a teddy,
sometimes . . . sometimes a change can occur that causes more than
an emotional crisis.
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Early drawings of Bobby Bear and Waldo playing on the swing set.
Turns out that Waldo gets a little queezy when he goes too high.
Don't say anything, he'll just deny it.
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This isn't fair - my daughter drew this
wonderful scene and it makes mine look like ... I don't want to say
it.
She's become quite the artist. I guess I'll stick to writing. |
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This scene came from watching a little too much of the cooking
channel.
Teddy bears don't cook . . . do they?
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I know, I know, but it was just too cute
not to take the shot. Embarrassing (sing-song) |
Have
you ever watched a teddy bear pillow fight? It's hilarious.
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My daughter drew this cute scene of Waldo and Bobby
Bear having fun before bedtime. That's Cookie in the background hoping
to join in on the fun. |
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As Bobbie draws more of the bears, she gets even better.
Here's a scene from the book, Breaking The Code. Waldo builds a time
machine to help him find something he lost. Absolutely, adorable. |
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The only thing I ask for from my daughter when Christmas
or birthdays roll around is a drawing of the bears. Here's a Christmas
card she did featuring Waldo, Bobby Bear and Cookie. How to build
a snowbear or snowcat. It's all about building fun. |
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PHOTOBOOTH:
The silliest photos can sometimes make the best photos. Here's
proof of a great photo from acting silly. Two teddy bears and a
cat just being themselves.
Best friends can be whatever they want to be without feeling stupid.
Why is it that we stop allowing ourselves to be silly or sponateously
wacky when we grow up?
Another drawing from my daughter that shows not only a side of
teddy bears and an adorable kitty but a side of my daughter as well.
Best friends might not always be what you want them to be, but
best friends are always there when you need them to be.
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Here's another Christmas card from my daughter for 2014. As usual, it's
crazy cute.
Waldo is making out his Christmas list for Santa Claus. Apparently,
he thought he was a good teddy bear this year.
Bobby Bear wants Secret Teddy Society to be at the top of the list
of the best teddy bear books ever written. It would mean more people
would love their teddy bears like it was in the beginning.
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Above, Bobbie Bear and Waldo are ready for the best Christmas ever for 2015. Bobbie Bear knows he's been a good bear this year, but Waldo is hoping Santa will overlook a few things and keep him off the Naughty list. |
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4th of July is always fun with teddy bears. |
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I always get the best Father's Day card from my daughter. She has captured the moment perfectly. Waldo isn't the best at showing affection but I know it's there. |
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Teddy bears cooking, writing, playing and acting silly. There is
more to teddy bears than we know. What's funny about it is that
they are just like us.
Be careful how you act around your teddy bear. They are always
watching. |
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That's Waldo on the cover of the new book Secret Teddy
Society: Breaking The Code. He gets excited because he thinks this
teddy bear book is all about him. Well, maybe it is but that doesn't
mean it should go to his head. Now he struts around like he owns the
place. Crazy bear. |
Don't judge a book by it's cover.
This teddy bear book is not like the others. It will have you looking
at your teddy differently. |