Monthly Archives: January 2014

MAX IN FRANCE – a bittersweet tale of bear love, longing and devotion

Posted on January 29, 2014 by Patrick W. O'Bryon

Max was a troubled bear. Sure he traveled frequently.  Enjoyed the sights and the companionship of his friends.  But there was more to the bear than met the eye.  His bowtie said it all:  the red-white-blue tricolore of France, a fond but … Continue reading →

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MY CAREER IN THE MILITARY: PART FIVE: No Way to Start the Day

Posted on January 13, 2014 by Patrick W. O'Bryon

(Dear Reader – You may wish to read parts 1-4  in the Archives to the right before jumping into this story.) So there I was, having avoided military service in some clammy tent in Vietnam, or—worse still—as a forward observer … Continue reading →

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