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Charity Case, by Jim Bartlett

2/12/2019

 
“Would you look at the nose on that new guy!”

“Gotta be a wino. I can’t believe the old man brought him to the workshop. He must be on another one of those charity kicks and picked him up at the soup kitchen.”

“I bet he stinks to high—“

“Shhh...here comes Nick.”

The “old man,” obviously off in thought, slowly walks over to the new guy and places an arm around his shoulder. “Everyone, please gather ‘round. I’d like to introduce our newest reindeer, Rudolph. There’s a bit of fog, so I’m gonna have him lead the sleigh tonight.”

Mike B
2/12/2019 04:55:24 am

Loved it Jim!!!
Merry Christmas!!!

Jim link
2/12/2019 05:05:38 am

Thanks much, Mike! And a Merry Christmas right back at you and your wonderful family!
Jim

mike mccarthy
2/12/2019 03:22:45 pm

excellent Jim, just perfect for this time of year

JIm link
2/12/2019 03:49:05 pm

Thanks much, Mike! Hope this is a wonderful time of year for you and your family.

Maria
2/12/2019 07:42:39 pm

Hilarious! Thanks!

Jim link
2/12/2019 10:34:04 pm

Thanks Maria! Appreciate the read and more so you taking a moment to comment!!
Take care
Jim

Doug B
2/12/2019 09:54:15 pm

Looks like a winner to me. Once again a job nicely done. Merry Christmas and Happy Hannukah.

Jim link
2/12/2019 10:35:28 pm

Thanks Doug - and a Merry Christmas and Happy Hanukkah to you as well!
Jim

marjan sierhuis
2/12/2019 10:09:37 pm

Thank you Jim for treating us to another lovely story.

Jim link
2/12/2019 10:37:15 pm

Thanks Marjan! Happy Holidays to you, and thanks for the nice comments!
Jim

Yola
4/12/2019 10:34:02 am

A witty one. I didn't see the end coming.

Jim link
4/12/2019 03:51:43 pm

Thanks Yola! I'm glad to hear that you enjoyed it, and got caught off guard with the ending!
Happy Holidays
Jim


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