After politely saying hello to everyone, Roger Yoga went over to the corner to practice Sirsasana (the headstand pose).
Roger was very calm, said wise things, and gave good advice. All the Bears thought he was great.
He didn't like pizza, though! That wasn't healthy, he said. He only ate yogurt and vegetables.
His presence, though, sparked some debate about the limited bar food menu. (And not for the first time, either.)
Should they add pizza while they playedpinochle, or stick with pickles and pretzels?
On one hand, everyone had their favorite food. However, more things on the menu meant they might need a kitchen, and somebody would have to cook. Even if they took turns, not everyone was a chef.
Meanwhile, Roger came over to Madame Zima. "My ears are cold," he said. "Could you please help me tie my shawl around my head?"
"Of course," she answered.
Suddenly, everyone heard the cry.
"I want a pizza!" bellowed Biker Raj.
Biker was back! they all noted with surprise. What were they going to do now?
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Tales from the Buckhorn: A Teddy Bear Community in New Mexico
Short StoryThis is a collection of brief stories, in a six-panel comic strip format, about a group of Teddy Bears who drink sarsaparilla, play pinochle and get into adventures at the Buckhorn Saloon (modeled after the Buckhorn Saloon in Pinos Altos, New Mexico...