Today is the day celebrating A.A. Milne's creation of that "funny little, silly little bear" and all who live in Hundred Acre Woods. Like many children, I was introduced to that world as a youngster, but even as an adult have t-shirts with Pooh and pals on. My favorite has always been Piglet, because I can relate to being short & wimpy. The word 'blustery' always instantly brings to mind Pooh hanging onto a balloon on a windy day. I even have the philosophy book "The Tao of Pooh" and it's sequel.

    Disney corrupted the story somewhat in it's modern cartoons, eliminating Kanga & her baby, Roo, in favor of a non-authentic male character. Why does Disney prefer a world without mothers? It's very strange.

   Anyways, I've always liked the idea of a cozy woodland inhabited by stuffed animals come to life. It's soothing and makes the perfect escape, no matter what age one is.