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I hope everyone had a wonderful Christmas or a celebration of the season. This Christmas was very different for me, I tried some new things and looked at the same things with a different frame of mind, an open mind. Some might say, empty mind.
Anyhow December 2012 was like no other. My only regret is that I did not find the time to write on more of the prompts and include writing into more days of the month.

And, now it's time for me to move on, but I will be back next year, one more year older and wiser.
See you in December of 2013.
Good luck in the January Challenge.

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"30-Day Blogging Challenge ON HIATUS" Blog Prompt: for December 21,2012

by sunnystarr Tell what you like most about Christmas....

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Hello there.
A very merry Christmas to you.
Thanks for dropping by. I've learned a lot over the past 20 odd days. The Christmas season is a very busy time of year. Brother Nature told me that I would have time to write a blog, perhaps he has finally lost his mind. Speaking of Brother Nature I should share a little news that I know he would be too modest to mention. Joel, aka Brother Nature had one of the stories he wrote published. 1969 Christmas Play, which is a non fiction story about a school Christmas play and it's production. Was published in the winter issue of "Shadows Express Magazine" http://www.shadowexpress.com/
A story about Christmas published just before Christmas, and it's a "First." Isn't that what Christmas is all about? Spreading "Good News!"

One of my favorite parts of Christmas is decorating. All the hustle and bustle in preparation for the coming event. It is also a spiritual experience, we can reflect on how Joseph and Mary, and their families and everyone really, prepared for the arrival of Christ our Lord.

Another part of Christmas I love is that it's a time where there is a spirit of love, giving, and good cheer present. There are so many parts of Christmas that I have always enjoyed.

It's a good thing New Years Day is right around the corner, I feel another weight loss resolution is in order.

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Check this out - I'm an Elf, right?

Some people would say, "Elves don't exist."

But I exist, even if it's only in the mind of some depraved lunatic.
Even so, I exist in the minds of anyone that reads my writing.

That reminds me, I never did thank Brother Nature for setting me up with this blogging group. Some of you may know Brother Nature, he's been on WDC
nearly two years now. I have to be honest, because as everyone knows, it's only those tea bag producing Elves, that are lying little son's of bi....uhm sorry bout that.

Where was I ?
Oh yeah, Brother Nature's writing.

Bro's writing has improved light years from what it was when he first signed up on WDC. That doesn't mean his writing is any good, it's only saying how bad it was initially.

Bro's writing is nowhere near "Refined," but he is on the journey, rambling right along, turning out the occasional gem, and making friends along the way.

As for me, I guess I can say I learned everything I know about writing from Brother Nature.

Let's have a Christmas Carol

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Hello there
                                     
We used to say, I still do ...

Wishing stars, are a big part of Elfin culture, that's not quite the same as "Fallen Stars." A good example of "Fallen Stars" from an Elves's standpoint, would be the, "Seven Dwarfs." Like really...What have they done since, Snow White? Dopey carried the other six.

Ummn It might be, "Falling Stars" we're talking about.

Falling stars would be a concern. Our sun is the closest star to our planet. Could you imagine, if it fell?

Wishing is good. I think a lot of the things that I acquire, might have been things I wished for at one time, but then forgot about it.
Ha ha another wish just came through.

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Being an elf is not such an easy task, especially around Christmas time.
It would be nice if Brother Nature could have helped me out with a better prompt, but, What can ya do?
Elffin ain't easy.
Now that I'm retired, I have plenty of time for myself, or so it would seem.
The key to having time for yourself is to make every minute your own time.
The way to do this is to: only do the things you love doing.
It also works if you love whatever it is you do.

Most of the years I worked for Santa inc. I worked on the "Naughty & Nice" list. I was in charge of the "Lump of Coal" inventory.
I hated it! I wanted to work in the "Toy Construction Shop"
When I finally got the opportunity to work in the "Toy Dept." It really made a difference in my whole life.
I enjoyed EVERY part of my day.
I still have a bit of pull over in the "Naughty & Nice" Dept. I'm going to go over there right now, and put Brother Nature's name on the, "Naughty List" for
writing such a lame prompt.

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Yes, it would be nice to rest and relax and reflect on a Sunday in December. Imagining myself with a fine set of wings. The strong, broad wings of an eagle. I would fly high above the earth, free to go anywhere under the sun. I would have the gills of a fish and I could dive, from high in the sky, deep down into the ocean. I evolve cat like reflexes and fight crime until I'm exhausted. Imagine yourself having the ability to snooze like an old hound dog. close your eyes and relax, and sleep...sleeeeep.

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Hi Everybody.
Sorry I'm late getting this blog entry in. I've just settled into a new living arrangement, and only recently learned of this group.

My name is Gordy, and I'm recently retired from my job as chief toy designer at the north pole toy shop. Now that I have a little extra time I've decided to try writing a Christmas blog.

I've spent several human generations working to bring the joy of Christmas to all the people of earth. I know about all the Christmas traditions you humans have, but I've always sensed there was more to it than Santa Claus let on.
As for Traditions for us elves, we have some different traditions, some of them are secrets, so secret, that I don't even know what they are. That way, I can't be tempted to tell anyone about them.

The biggest tradition in elf life is when we leave our hidden homeland to join the human cause. It is customary for all eligible elves to assemble in full elfin costume while the names and assignments of each elf is called out.
An elf can either be a cookie manufacturer, a teabag producer, or work in the Christmas Industry, for Santa Inc. I was selected to work for Santa Inc. During the selection ceremony there are several secret events that I can't tell anyone about. It does rain cookies at some point, and you didn't hear that from me.

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