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Teddy Bears | Charlene Irwin

Hello, arctophiles! What is that, you say? It is someone who collects teddy bears! The word “arctophily,” the practice of collecting teddy bears, comes from the Greek “arktos” (bear), and “philos” (loving). It’s a perfect word to describe how we arctophiles feel about our soft, cute, and cuddly friends. Even if you aren’t a lifelong … Continue reading Teddy Bears

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Cashiers Valley Group of AA
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