Christmas All The Time

Mind Your Manners, Both Of You 12/21/2024 Sarah snapped the picture and pranced over to Santa’s throne to help the child off of his lap. “You sat so nicely.” “Santa said you have stickers.” She took Sarah’s hand and hopped … Continue readingMind Your Manners, Both Of You

Supposed To Feel My Feelings 12/17/2024 Murray strolled into the kitchen and kissed Mary on the cheek. “It smells marvelous. What is it?” “Elka gave me a recipe to try.” “Your coffee klatch. How did that go?” He poked around … Continue readingSupposed To Feel My Feelings

Tea With Mary 12/17/2024 Leo was finishing a mug of coffee when his mother entered the kitchen. “Good morning, dear.” “Hi, Mom. Gotta get ready for work.” He rinsed out his cup and set in into the drying rack. “You … Continue readingTea With Mary

Full Disclosure 12/16/2024 Leo sat in the car, listening to Christmas music as the lights in the department store faded. That amused him. ‘Maslov’s is too classy to simply switch the lights off. It’s like the house lights at a … Continue readingFull Disclosure

A Matter Of Professionalism 12/16/2024 “I understand.” Dr. Hu took her glasses off and massaged the bridge of her nose. “Sarah, you and I have much to discuss. Please wait for me in my office. I need to have a … Continue readingA Matter Of Professionalism

The Godsister 12/15/2024 “Grace, your turn.” Staś flipped channels on the TV. She stood up and stretched as she went to the front door. Looking through the sidelights, she spotted Sarah. “Hey, it’s Sarah. She’s still all dressed up from … Continue readingThe Godsister

Welcome The Inquirer 12/15/2024 ‘She’s absolutely beaming.’ Grace looked across the center aisle at the Murray family. Emma leaned over to whisper in her ear. “I wonder what has Mary so excited.” “I don’t know. Sarah looks amazing, though. She … Continue readingWelcome The Inquirer

Long Week Without You 12/13/2024 Sarah’s pocket rumbled Hey She smiled. Hey yourself She stood by the department store door, waiting for her bus. Been a long week without you ‘True, and it’s really nice to see you say it.’ … Continue readingLong Week Without You

Mary’s Number 12/10/2024 Sarah pulled her phone out, looked at it and stuffed it back into her pocket. Last night’s dishes were beckoning. ‘Can’t let those sit forever.’ As she stood at the sink, drying a mixing bowl, she spotted … Continue readingMary’s Number

Processing Her Weekend 12/9/2024 Sarah was pacing around the doctor’s office frantically. “And then he said it’s not Christmas until Hans Gruber falls off of Nakatomi Plaza.” Grace wondered how Dr. Hu managed to keep from laughing. The doctor was … Continue readingProcessing Her Weekend