Author: Elfmeister General

Good Saint Nick Pastor Greg had put on his Advent vestments and followed the procession of acolytes toward the sanctuary. He stood aside as the acolytes lit the candles behind the altar, bowed and departed. As O Come, O Come, … Continue readingGood Saint Nick

The Resplendent Angel Jeb slept in this morning. Sunday is a day of rest after all. All the more so since, according to his devotional booklet, today is the Sunday of Peace. The sunlight made a halo around his curtains. … Continue readingThe Resplendent Angel

Time To Dress For Church, Lazybones “Are you ready?” Trilby opened her weary eyes. As usual, everything was a blur. Without her glasses on, life was a confusing impressionist tableau. “Marta? What are you talking about? Ready for what?” “Church, … Continue readingTime To Dress For Church, Lazybones

And Don’t Forget His Cookies “Are you alright?” Phyllis asked as she locked the front door and pulled the shade. “Sure, why?” Aundrea was dusting crumbs out of the nook where the muffin tree stood. “You seem nervous today.” “I … Continue readingAnd Don’t Forget His Cookies

Just Finishing The Week Jeb was in his workshop listening to soft Christmas music as he finished sanding a batch of honey drippers. He was in the contemplative state that came naturally when he did work of this kind. “Jeb?” … Continue readingJust Finishing The Week

Well, This Changes Everything “Aaaaugh! Why is this line so slow?” “Calm down, Trilby. It’s going as fast as it’s going.” “But he’s over there.” “Yeah?” “And I’m over here.” “So?” “But he’s over there with HER!” “Well, it is … Continue readingWell, This Changes Everything

Let’s Get Cooking It may well be Cyber Monday for everyone else, but to Aundrea it was the start of a new week in the holiday shopping season. She got in early, took stock and began baking. She had a … Continue readingLet’s Get Cooking

The Quintessential Flannel Shirt Guy There was a distinctively holiday crispness to the air this morning. It wasn’t bitterly cold. You wouldn’t expect it to be, though. It was technically still late Autumn and not even December yet. As a … Continue readingThe Quintessential Flannel Shirt Guy

I’ve Got To Have My Chai The line at the Zavijava was as long as usual, but the baristas were apparently in enough of a holiday mood to keep things moving merrily along. “Are you going to have time to … Continue readingI’ve Got To Have My Chai

Jeb’s Day of Rest Jeb woke up with an unusual lightness in his heart, not that his heart was typically heavy. There was something different about today. Maybe it was because today was the first Sunday of Advent. He had … Continue readingJeb’s Day of Rest