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Furnished with the bear necessities, my home frequently raises the eyebrows of visitors. In place of the usual bric-a-brac or statement pieces found in most living rooms, my family room showcases a Christmas village, vintage toys, and a hug of teddy bears. This unique decor did not come about by design.
As a child growing up on The Commons, I had just one teddy bear â a black and yellow plush bruin that my father won for me during a Bingo game at Picton fair. It was not until I reached the advanced age of 30 that I acquired Average Bear, an undistinguished teddy I purchased out of pity at a craft fair. Next came Smarterthan to keep him company. I had no intention of expanding my bear family but my husband, Alan, never thought to ask.
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