the nose bear
September 18, 2007Yesterday I finally found the stuffed animal known as the ‘nose bear’ by its owner, who is now a grownup. I’ve been needing a large bear for photos, but this one had some cosmetic issues.
The beleaguered nose had been pushed in so often that it was deformed. Luckily, there was a hole in the neck, so with the help of a wooden spoon, I managed to perform some much-needed plastic surgery, so to speak.
I parked it in a spare dining chair, and with all the chaos that ensues with busy afternoons, evenings running errands and mornings that take off with a gallop at 6:15 a.m., I forgot about it.
Until its owner came out for breakfast, took one look and tried to poke the nose back in when I had my back turned.
There might be a photo sometime in the future. I could scream.
