“How are we lookin’?” he asks his foreman, stepping off the porch.
“Sleigh’s loaded and ready, Santa.”
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With a last wink at his wife, Martha, Nick slips out the door, ready for his long commute to work. For whatever reason the winter seems colder this year, the snow a little deeper. Maybe it’s just his take, after all, it hasn’t been the best of years. He’s been lucky, though, his crew stayed safe and virus-free. Plus, they didn’t get caught up in the crazy politics. Either could have shut his shop down. Couldn’t have that, there’s too much at stake.
“How are we lookin’?” he asks his foreman, stepping off the porch. “Sleigh’s loaded and ready, Santa.”
Peggy Gerber
4/12/2020 05:48:18 pm
Very, very clever. Loved it.
Pamela Kennedy
4/12/2020 06:00:25 pm
Let's hope that Santa is able to surprise the children this year...nice story, Jim.
Mary Wallace
4/12/2020 07:46:35 pm
Loved this Jim. Perfect little twist.
Marjan sierhuis
4/12/2020 07:50:25 pm
Loved your story, Jim.
Michael McCarthy
4/12/2020 10:04:48 pm
Love the way the scene was set, I thought we were in for a serious story. Then, what a super twist. And all this in few words.
Sue Clayton
5/12/2020 12:31:43 am
Go Santa. Delivering cheer not fear. Nice one, Jim.
Doug
5/12/2020 02:39:03 am
Cute story Jim. Nicely done.
Mike B
5/12/2020 03:07:52 am
Really enjoyed it Jim!!! Way to bring it
Padmini Krishnan
5/12/2020 03:23:43 am
Didn't expect the surprise ending. Enjoyed this story:)
David
5/12/2020 09:52:23 pm
Always a treat to read one of your stories, Jim.
Candace Arthuria Williams
8/12/2020 05:24:49 pm
Thanks, Jim. Merry Christmas. Comments are closed.
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