Tag Archives: Christmas

Ani’s Advent Calendar 2018! Just chilling with a story from A. C. Flory

I’m not going to say a word today…’cause I’m just going to curl up with a story… Christmas is a good time for stories… The Christmas Roast A. C. Flory aka Meeks Christmas was supposed to be a time of … Continue reading

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Ani’s Advent Calendar 2018! Accidents, Jennie Fitzkee and Rex the labrador

Mentioning the turkey epsode was a bad idea. It brought back all the memories of my little ‘accidents’ over the years. I pleade ignorance… I was young. How was I to know she wanted the turkey when she just left … Continue reading

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Ani’s Advent Calendar 2018! Talking Turkey with D. Wallace Peach

I always hate this bit. With all the nice things to eat that you two-legses will be making for Christmas, and the whole spirit of sharing, Christmas can be a wonderful time for pets. Trouble is, most of the things … Continue reading

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Ani’s Advent Calendar 2018! Rationing, Roberta Eaton and a child’s Christmas in wartime

Christmas has been around a while. Much longer than me… and even longer than her! I mean, I knew that, ’cause we four-legses have been around for a long time too… and we have the stories from the Long Memory … Continue reading

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Ani’s Advent Calendar 2018! Tennis balls, Amy M. Reade and Orly

I have a bit of a thing for tennis balls. I know you might not have noticed, but it is true. She is pretty good at throwing them for me, and keeps me well supplied, but no matter how many … Continue reading

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Ani’s Advent Calendar 2018! Santa Claws, Alethea Kehas and Millie the Queen Kitten

Back when I was a little pup and sniffing round some really interesting boxes in the cupboard under the stairs, the two-legs told me there were Christmas trimmings. Then she told me all about Christmas… and while I was down … Continue reading

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Guest author: Patty L. Fletcher ~ Wish of the Wee Golden, from A Treasure Chest of Children’s Tales

A Treasure Chest of Children’s Tales An Anthology with a collection of short children’s stories written by Children’s Indie Authors Worldwide.  You will find adventures, learning curves and much more in this fun filled book. You’ll even find two poems … Continue reading

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Down the Snow Stairs

It has been a weekend of inclement weather. When the Siberian winds finally dropped, the snow fell, closing roads and making even the shortest journey hazardous. Snow always takes me back to childhood, even when it is inconvenient or the … Continue reading

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Down home Christmas – Daniel C. Julian #writephoto

Black bird perched on colored lights Strung from the courthouse Smalltown sights Outside the five and dime There’s a man at the payphone wants to talk to God He just can’t find the change Continue reading at Word Florilegium

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The Winter Rose – James #writephoto

Nancy clung to the base of a gas street lamp just across the street from St. Andrews shivering as she listened to the beautiful hymns and organ music late on Christmas Eve. The tiny child’s clothes were too thin to … Continue reading

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