Holidays stories, books, poems, and more

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I know this is a little late, but what the hell! In honor of my favorite holiday and my Irish culture, here is a story about New Year's Eve in Ireland in the year 1787! Read More
The little boy was able to fulfill his dream. Read More
A little boy brings joy to his neighbors. Read More

Tags: holidays

Because of a love problem, a 19-year-old girl goes on holiday in Greece. She didn't expect at all what was in store for her.... Read More
Two very different sisters reluctantly go away on a family holiday to Cornwall, but events don't unfold the way either of them expect... Read More

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It's Christmas time. Johannes has to spend his holidays in a marvellous tropical location. His friend Maria decides to look after his miscivious kittens Gingy and Alfred. Once Johannes leaves, the kittens start to attack Carmencita, Maria's cat, steal the food and mess up the house. One night the deceased… Read More

Poem / Other

December 11, 2022

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Cover image from Pixabay.com. Read More
A gunman distraught during the holidays over the loss of his son releases his anguish upon on a busy shopping center. Read More
Seven years ago, Adam Clayton and his two brothers traveled from Ohio and discovered silver outside Carson City, Nevada. With his share, Adam purchased a horse ranch and built White Fir Lodge upon the land. Together with his lovely wife, Victoria, he has built a privileged life for them within… Read More
WEB OF TRADITIONS spans across subjects that keep our family together, love, dedication, support, peaceful tranquility is the goal. Read More

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Dino dreads Thanksgiving with his family, but a special guest saves the day. Read More

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I dedicate this poem to my late parents. Read More
Kind of a holiday song without a tune, this effort extols the excitement and angular virtues of irregularly-shaped and wrapped gifts, holding us in anticipatory thrall until the moment they may be unwrapped and our curiosity settled. A light, but hopefully fun poetic piece. Read More
Dedicated to Agnes M. Johnson (1948-2013) who passed away on March 6, 2013 Read More

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This travel story is true. It is not fantasy. Read More
Forget the fluffy, traditional stuff. What do you really know about Christmas? Read More

Book / Horror

September 24, 2021

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In the Canadian town of Bedford during the Christmas season in 1974, Jess and her friends are staying at the sorority house, unaware that a killer is on the loose. Is it Peter, Jess's angry musician boyfriend? Or another person intent on murder? The novel of the Bob Clark classic... Read More
Part 4 of the series of poems that deal with experiencing the summer holidays. Read More

Poem / Poetry

January 11, 2021

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Brexit brings new rules Read More
With congress, it's business, just business! Read More
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