A Bear in Hand, is Far Less Trouble Than A Republican in the Bush

Albert has his problems, and he does create a few for me as well. It's not always easy living with a bear who comes and goes as he pleases. Not to mention the noise he sometimes make while sleeping under my bed. But all in all, he's not bad company, and his heart is in the right place. He's not trying to screw over his fellow bears, or any humans for that matter. And he's not destroying the environment and wiping out other living creatures, all for the sake of making a buck. Another big point in his favor, is that he doesn't twist and spin the truth into half-truths and lies, for his own purposes. I'm not sure he would even know how to not tell the truth.
Well, the same can't be said for certain Republican politicians and pundits, well represented by those low-life propaganda-spouting Fox News egg-suckers. And that's all I have to say about that. (For the moment, anyway). The sad part is, there are actually people out there who not only listen to them, but actually seem to believe their b---s---. Ok. Enough.
It's July 3rd, 2012, the day before July 4th. I have no big plans for tomorrow. In fact, if things go the way I want them to, Eddie and I will spend the day at home. I can't speak for Albert, who at this moment is asleep in his customary place. He woke me when came in early this morning as the sun came up. Unfortunately for me, I was unable to fall back asleep due to his snoring, which is quite loud, even for a bear I think. 'Course, I really couldn't say for sure, since I haven't spent much time around sleeping bears, other than Albert. In fact, Albert is the only bear I've ever spent any time around at all.
Anyroad (you may substitute anyway, or anyhow, if you like), I made use of the early morning awakening, and went jogging. It was a very nice morning to be out and about. But it was an even nicer morning once I climbed into the shower, and then had a cup of tea. Absolutely wonderful.
And so, to prepare for what I hope to be a relaxing holiday, I must take care of few not particularly pleasant tasks, such as doing my laundry, and going to the supermarket. Into every life, some chores must fall. Often, on a daily basis. 
I hope you all are doing well in the continuing struggle of living, and I do hope you have at least one someone  to share those struggles with. A man I know, who runs a publishing company in the UK, always ends his emails with Take Care of Each Other. Not a bad sign off.