Many people put fake, plastic instruments on their Christmas trees. I like real ones. I received this Ocarina in a basket of world instruments as a Christmas gift. It adds gorgeous color to the tree and when the spirit moves, I can grab it and play along with my favorite carol. Or, in all honesty, make horribleContinue reading “#FD2017 Final Days Of 2017 Day 16: Joy To The World!”
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Pink Flamingos: Final Days Of 2017 Day 17
I received these at a white elephant gift exchange. I think every tree needs some thoughtful pink flamingos. #vss very short story The reindeer became skittish as they got closer to Florida. A crew of pink flamingos were vying for their jobs and were always trying to show off for Santa. Trying not to kickContinue reading “Pink Flamingos: Final Days Of 2017 Day 17”
Final Days Of 2017 Day 16: Aloha Santa
In the mood for a Hawaiian Christmas? This Santa is. My sweetie and I agree he would know the words to Mele Kalikimaka, so we’re not sure what he’s looking at in this book. If you’d like to listen to the song here’s some Bing Crosby. #vss very short story Santa let his elf takeContinue reading “Final Days Of 2017 Day 16: Aloha Santa”
Stages Of Change – #FD2017 Final Days Of 2017 Day 14
#vss very short story “Now Chris Kringle, what happened to your neck?” asked Mrs. Claus when her husband came in after his package deliveries wearing a thick brace. Santa moaned and stiffly bent into his chair. “I thought it would be fun to let Tigger lead my sleigh last night.” Today’s Poetry Prompt and PoemContinue reading “Stages Of Change – #FD2017 Final Days Of 2017 Day 14”
Feeling Groovy – #FD2017 Final Days Of 2017 Day 13
Today, I took pictures of funny ornaments on my Mother’s Christmas tree. Many of them were mine, or ones I had played with as a child. This rosy-cheeked dandy was totally getting his groove on. #vss very short story Harry put on his bow-tie and his best top hat. He grabbed his dancing cane, readyContinue reading “Feeling Groovy – #FD2017 Final Days Of 2017 Day 13”
#FD2017 Final Days Of 2017 Day 10: Arrivals and Departures
In Sweden, where I lived for a year at 13, they have a sweet tradition for the Christmas tree. They weave little heart-shaped paper baskets and put them on the tree. Tomten comes and fills the baskets in the days between Santa Lucia and Christmas. This little bag seemed like a good little twist onContinue reading “#FD2017 Final Days Of 2017 Day 10: Arrivals and Departures”
Final Days Of 2017 Day 9: Chapter Endings To Keep Readers Turning Pages
#vss very short story Paisley’s Christmas wish had come true. Shoes, just her size, growing in the trees. Her boyfriend died when a particularly sharp pump was allowed to over-ripen on the branch and fell into his head. But shoes! Today’s Poetry Prompt and Poem MoSt (Modesto-Stanislaus Poetry Center) 10th Annual New Year’s Poetry Challenge hasContinue reading “Final Days Of 2017 Day 9: Chapter Endings To Keep Readers Turning Pages”
#FD2017 Final Days Of 2017 Day 8: Time For The Axe
I went through a stage where I was very excited about making hard-covers for my paperback books. I must have made this one around this time of year because it definitely isn’t reflective of the book it covered, The Hobbit by J.R.R. Tolkien. The covers fell off of the books and I got rid ofContinue reading “#FD2017 Final Days Of 2017 Day 8: Time For The Axe”
#FD2017 Final Days Of 2017 Day 7: A House Full Of Water
#vss very short story Barbara trusted the angel on the porch. When her stomach glowed turquoise, it meant the holy spirit had impregnated her, again. This morning, she had expected it. The strange lights in the sky last night and the strange, uncomfortable dream were almost exactly the same as last time. She only hopedContinue reading “#FD2017 Final Days Of 2017 Day 7: A House Full Of Water”
Butterflies For Christmas #FD2017 Day 6
Yesterday morning there was a full frost and my neighbor went water-skiing in a puffy winter jacket. This gold-glitter butterfly is the representative of a similar dichotomy. Butterflies are usually the symbol of Spring, renewal and Easter, but here we are at Christmas ornament. This ornament reminds me of deep-fried rosette cookies. My mom boughtContinue reading “Butterflies For Christmas #FD2017 Day 6”
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