sunday bear: percy bysshe shelley

March 18, 2012October 2, 2017 ~ jama ~ 10 Comments

*“Ophelia” by Kathy Mullin (German distressed wavy mohair, antique baby dress, 1989)*

And Spring arose on the garden fair,
Like the Spirit of Love felt everywhere;
And each flower and herb on Earth’s dark breast
rose from the dreams of its wintry rest.

~ Percy Bysshe Shelley, “The Sensitive Plant.”

♥ This week’s Sunday Bear Hug is brought to you by the sensitive and dreamy Mr. Cornelius, who’ll be out today cavorting with the daffodils and having tea with the robins. Happy Week, Friends!

(((HUGS))((HUGS))((HUGS))((HUGS))((HUGS))

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sunday bear: mary oliver

March 11, 2012October 2, 2017 ~ jama ~ 14 Comments

*“Mary Ann and her kitty Jellylorum,” by Mary Holstad (beige mohair, shoebutton eyes, vintage low-waist frock, 1987)*

Why I Wake Early

by Mary Oliver

Hello, sun in my face.
Hello, you who made the morning
and spread it over the fields
and into the faces of the tulips
and the nodding morning glories,
and into the windows of, even, the
miserable and the crotchety –
best preacher that ever was,
dear star, that just happens
to be where you are in the universe
to keep us from ever-darkness,
to ease us with warm touching,
to hold us in the great hands of light –
good morning, good morning, good morning.
Watch, now, how I start the day.

♥ This week’s Sunday Bear Hug is brought to you by Mr. Cornelius, who wishes you the brightest and most glorious of mornings, hoping you’ll carry this light with you throughout the week.

(((((((((((((((((HUG)))))))))))))))))))

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sunday bear: khalil gibran

March 4, 2012October 2, 2017 ~ jama ~ 10 Comments

*“Becky” by Hillary Hulen (yellow distressed mohair, antique embroidered bib, 1989)*

In the sweetness of friendship let there be laughter and sharing of pleasures. For in the dew of little things the heart finds its morning and is refreshed.

(Khalil Gibran)

♥ Your Sunday Bear Hug is brought to you by Mr. Cornelius, who would be happy to wish you a very Good Morning, but he’s not up yet. Pass the cinnamon rolls and talk amongst yourselves.

((((((((((((((((((((((((HUGHUGHUGHUG))))))))))))))))))))))

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sunday bear: shirley temple

February 26, 2012October 2, 2017 ~ jama ~ 8 Comments

*“Bearly Temple” by North American Bear (1988)*

I stopped believing in Santa Claus when I was six. Mother took me to a department store and he asked for my autograph.

(Shirley Temple)

♥ Today’s cinematic Sunday Bear Hug is brought to you by Cornelius, who wishes you a Happy Oscar Sunday and wants to know if you think he’s handsomer than George Clooney.

The resemblance is mind boggling . . .

((((HUG))))(((((((((((((((HUG))))))))))))))((((((((((((((HUG)))))))))))))))((((HUG))))

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sunday bear: theodore roosevelt

February 19, 2012October 2, 2017 ~ jama ~ 7 Comments

*“Colonel Teddy” by Woods and Woods (mahogany plush, wire-rimmed glasses, Rough Rider khaki jacket, 1987)*

Nobody cares how much you know, until they know how much you care.

Believe you can and you’re halfway there.

Great thoughts speak only to the thoughtful mind, but great actions speak to all mankind.

(President Theodore Roosevelt)

♥ Your Sunday Bear Hug is brought to you by Mr. Cornelius, who loves Teddy Roosevelt so much he had to share three quotes instead of just one. In honor of President’s Day, he will speak softly and carry a big cookie.

((((((HUG)))))))(((((((HUG)))))))(((((((HUG))))))

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