16 May 2025

Published May 14, 2025 by rochellewisoff

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Genre: Historical Fiction
Word Count: 100

ANY DAY SPENT WITH YOU IS MY FAVORITE DAY

“Colebourn, you’ve got rocks in your head,” said Harry’s tentmate. “The army’s no place for a bear.”

“The beast was going to shoot her” Harry caressed the cub. “I’m calling her Winnie after Winnipeg.” 

As WWI raged, he realized the best thing he could do was to find her a temporary home.

At London Zoo he buried his face in her fur. “I’m coming back for you.”

When he returned four years later, Winnie had become a children’s favorite. They loved her with treats and cuddles. She returned their affection. Harry bid her a final fond farewell. Winnie was home.

Harry Colebourn and Winnie named after Harry’s hometown of Winnipeg.

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47 comments on “16 May 2025

  • Dear Rochelle,

    How can one not love this particular history lesson? Sadly, the video is “not available in my country” which is ironic since Winnipeg is in Canada 😉

    Shalom and lotsa cuddly love

    Dale

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  • I so enjoyed reading this and watching the video, especially as I live close to the village of Hartfield on the edge of Ashdown Forest where A.A. Milne lived and wrote his Winnie-the-Pooh stories. The Hundred Acre Wood, Winnie’s fictional home is now a tourist attraction where kids love stand on the bridge and play Pooh Sticks!

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    • Dear Lish,

      WP has been such an pain my own husband won’t even try to comment on my stories anymore. 😦

      It does sound like Harry Colebourn was someone worth knowing. Thank you.

      Shalom,

      Rochelle

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    • Dear Clare,

      From what I’ve read, Winnie’s life at the zoo was a good one. She was allowed to roam free and interact with the children. She was one unusual bear. 😉 Thank you.

      Shalom,

      Rochelle

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