BlogFestivus 2012 :: Day 1 of 9 – The Note

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BlogFestivus 2012: a seasonal short story writing challenge.

Once again, I am taking part in Blogdramedy‘s writing challenge. Her requirements were minimal, which meant it was a good fit for me. First, we are required to write nine stories for the next nine days (Dec. 11th – Dec. 19th). Second, we were only required to come up with 243 words per story. Third and final, we must write about the nine reindeer who are founding members of the Reindeer of the Icelandic Antler Club, which includes Rudolph.

I hope you enjoy my first installment, and may you return for the eight remaining installments to come.

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Project 366: Day 344 Christmas Cacti

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There was a time when I would take the boys to the grocery store with me and they would ask if we could buy a plant. Actually, most every time I take the boys to the grocery store they continue to ask if we can buy a plant. One word (of many words) people would not use to describe me is ‘gardener’. So, the fact that the three plants the boys brought home with them over a year and a half ago are not only alive but also thriving is…a Christmas miracle.

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