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Porch Swing Chat: Teddy Bears Rule

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Teddy Bears Rule:
The Epitome of Stuffed Animal Softness
Maybe you had one. Or two. Or a toy chest full of them.
Hopefully you enjoyed a teddy bear firsthand as a child growing up in the big wide world.
Maybe your companion was a baby blanket, doll or stuffed animal of another breed, instead.
Whatever you loved was a frequent part of your day (or night).
While teddy bear history itself is fascinating, let’s simply take a moment to ponder the tenderness they afford to kids everywhere.
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