My Smokey is in bad shape because I had older brothers who used to tease me by throwing him out the second story window and doing other terrible things.But his sweet face is still a charmer. Mine sleeps on my bed during the day. He used to rest in the corner, but a few years ago, my sweet husband made the bed and put Smokey resting on some pillows. He is even in my will. One of my favorite sayings from my childhood (I got him when I was 4) is “Kiss Smokey Bear, go MUWAH”. LOVE SMOKEY!   Photo and story by Terrie Eshleman