It has been a few years since I have participated in this 100 word writing challenge but I really wanted to write a new Christmas Story. This one is not as uplifting as one might hope but it is what my fingers typed, and there really is not a lot I can do about that. To read more of my Christmas Stories click here. I promise they are all not as dreary.
I stand in the kitchen staring out the glass doors for so long that my eyes blur. The house is quiet, as it has been for the last few years. I don’t mind the quiet.
I don’t miss the shouts, or the arguing but I do miss the laughter. Laughter, I believe, is what makes a house a home, especially at Christmas.
“I should decorate a little”, I think. “Maybe make some cookies”, and then I wonder, “will lights and the scent of cookies baking really make it less lonely?”
“Lonely?”
Did I just think that?
I meant quiet.
This week’s photo: © Rochelle Wisoff-Fields
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The Day After 
Welcome back, Dawn. I think the experience you describe is one many experience at this time of year. Well-said about the laughter.
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Thank you.
And thank you.
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You’re welcome x 2
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Dear Dawn,
Hey! Welcome Back!!! At the very least the smell of baking cookies could make it a warmer Christmas. Poignant story.
Shalom,
Rochelle
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Thank you Rochelle.
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Welcome back, Dawn. Hey, at least you’ll have COOKIES! And cookies are GOOD! 🙂 (signed, Cookie Monster)
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LOL…yes they are!
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nom nom nom
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Good to “see” you, Dawn :). I don’t think your story is dreary. I think it reflects the reality of the holiday season for those who no longer have close family, or maybe never did. We can choose our happiness, and this character seems to be trying to do just that.
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Well thank you.
I love your perspective!
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How lovely to find you on the squares again, Dawn. You’ve been missed. And I loved your christmas offering.
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Thank you Sandra. I do appreciate that.
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For some, holidays such as Christmas make the lonely feel even lonelier. Many however make the most of it as your final few words suggest.
Good to read your words again, Dawn!
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Thank you Keith.
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christmas is for sharing. i guess some folks would enjoy those cookies if she cares to look around the neighborhood.
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Good idea!
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This wrangled up many emotions. Loneliness, sadness, hope. Well done.
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Thank you Alicia.
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So nice to see you around again, Dawn! I really like that Christmas story, it’s a reality for many people, I think, especially as they get older. I hope the MC has a friend or two, or maybe gets into some volunteer work and finds people to be around.
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Thanks so much!
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Good to see you back. I so love the smell of baking,
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Thank you Michael, me too.
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Nicely done. Not too dark. 🙂
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Thank you
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