Bear Costumes

Last night, in my neighbors apartment, we wore these bear costumes that came from the thrift store. They’re full-body costumes, like the Disney Characters have, but cheaper. They even have big fuzzy bear bellies. They’re great. My room mate put hers on, and then somewhere from deep inside her bear belly, a muffled phone began ringing, her whole bear belly was vibrating. Someone commented wryly, bears will eat the strangest things. No one could hear the unanswered ring, for the laughter.