This 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...
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Ralphie, the youngest Bear, had been watching Bingo. Finally, he gulped, and went right up to him. "Is it true that you are a Quatharian Warrior Bear?" he challenged.
"Yes, I am," replied Bingo.
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"You don't look like a warrior," Ralphie continued. "You're all soft and squishy."
Ralphie was big for his age and solid.
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Bingo smiled to himself, but remained serious for Ralphie's sake.
"How do you think a warrior is supposed to look?" he asked.
"Well, you know...strong!" proclaimed Ralphie.
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"There are many kinds of strength," replied Bingo. "Warriors are aware about everything going on around them—and inside them. They remain focused and disciplined. And they keep going when times get tough."
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"Most of all, warriors protect the people and Bears around them—they stand up for what is right and don't back down, even if they could get hurt doing it."
"But...how do you know what's right?" Ralphie cleverly asked.
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"That's why warriors develop awareness, discipline and perseverance," answered Bingo. "To figure that out."
"Mmm," said Ralphie. He wandered off, deep in thought. Bingo spoke with so much..., authority, he said to himself.
