Death Bear is a superhero of the mourning process.  He comes silently, like cancer, to take away the stubborn little things that memories cling to.  Also, he’s a bear.  (Although, I heard a rumor that he is really Darth Vader, trying to atone for his past misdeeds, starting over in an awkward but sincere fashion.  Who can be sure?  I don’t know, but I’d love to ask him.)

Death Bear is just one of New York City’s many bears worth visiting.  I’ll be there this April 15-19, doing “promotion”, seeing friends, researching a biographical project and riding my bicycle like the bicycle-obsessed freak I am.  My plan is to remain cheerful.  We’ll see what happens.

However, Brooklynites don’t have to wait until April, because Death Bear is making house calls this weekend!  Text him at 347-742-2293 for an appointment.  Act now, before you cheer up!