DISCUSSION THREAD -- December 2021 -- 75 Word Writing Challenge

[Perpetual Man]

In a break from the recent norm I have a rough draft of the December 75 worder but....

it's really a little rude (very unusual for me). If I can't rejig it slightly, I fear it might have to go to a moderator to be given the all clear or a no, no, no.

And possibly blushes.

And hopefully a laugh..

 

[Bowler1]

it's really a little rude - And possibly blushes.

OMG!!!! What has Perp done to Christmas???

 

[Perpetual Man]

OMG!!!! What has Perp done to Christmas???

Of course, if the Mods say no, you'll never know...

 

[Parson]

I've been away from my computer a few days. My 14 year old granddaughter claimed it to play marathon roblox, She's now at home (or so I believe) so I'm trying to catch up. Remember patience is a virtue.

@G.T. .... Oh Christmas Tree .... G.T. points out that being a centerpiece of Christmas decoration carries a big sacrifice.
@Luiglin .... “Yule mine own inspiration”.... Luiglin reminds writers everywhere that everyone of us needs a Christmas muse, or a boar's head.
@Cat's Cradle .... Silent .... The Cat has given us 75 words of truth, a sigh, and a nod of "That's the truth brother."
@Provincial .... A Flying Visit .... Provincial helps us to see the results of a truly uplifting Christmas Carol.
@mosaix .... Star-Child .... Mosaix brings the fact that history repeats itself to bear.
@JS Wiig .... Songbird .... JS Wiig reminded me of a favorite Christmas song, "The Gift." The song almost always puts a tear in my eye.
@Bowler1 .... A Christmas Carol PII – Bigger and Better than Before .... Bowler points out that every good story deserves a memorable sequel.
@M. Robert Gibson .... The Twelve Lays of Christmas .... M. Robert gets to commercial heart of Christmas in a cacophony of carols.
@Astro Pen .... Traditional Arrangement .... Astro Pen lets us hear the truth from the mouths of children.
@reiver33 .... Nothing Personal .... Reiver33 writes a story that doesn't think or strike twice.

 

[Parson]

Song mentioned above.

The Gift

 

[Provincial]

Song mentioned above.

The Gift

I hadn’t heard this song before. I wept buckets.

 

[Cat's Cradle]

Thank you for the review, @Parson. I was worried that you might not be doing them this month, but happy to see you back, CC

 

[Bowler1]

Of course, if the Mods say no, you'll never know...

NNnnooooooo, that's even worse....

Thank you Parson, spot on as ever.

 

[Parson]

@BT Jones .... Cold Comfort .... BT points out the mechanized Christmas greeting leave something to be desired.
@AnRoinnUltra .... Home for Christmas .... AnRoinnultra reminds us that it's hard to impress someone who has seen it all.
@Mon0Zer0 .... The First Carol In Space .... Mon0Zer0 understands the difficulty in singing the song of peace on earth.
@Phyrebrat .... Come December Five-and-Twenty; Fumes! Fumes! Fumes! .... Phyrebrat tells of a bleak midwinter wind indeed.
@DF17 .... Carol of the Broken .... DF17 tells of those who can truly sing the true Christmas Carols

 

[Starbeast]

I'm still looking out the window, waiting for the Muse to arrive. I have a few ideas floating like potato chips in space, and thinking about how to utilize them as stories. Perhaps I'll munch on some chips. That might cause more idea light bulbs to flicker on.

@The Judge Great theme choice. Also thanks for the open genre.

 

[Parson]

@Guttersnipe .... Little Miss Kringle .... Guttersnipe tells a sweet Christmas story where the spirit of Christmas is seen in the jolly old elf of Christmas.

 

[Bowler1]

I'm still looking out the window, waiting for the Muse to arrive. I have a few ideas floating like potato chips in space, and thinking about how to utilize them as stories. Perhaps I'll munch on some chips. That might cause more idea light bulbs to flicker on.

Careful, chips floating in space will be frozen chips (or crisps, as we call them in the UK) and could chip a tooth.

 

[Parson]

@chrispenycate .... Adeste fidelis, frozen wonderland .... Chris lets us know that there's more going on when you go a caroling then what might first be assumed.

 

[Victoria Silverwolf]

G.T.: A charming look at one not always fully appreciated.

Luiglin: An amusing version of a past that never was.

Cat's Cradle: A heartwarming account of memory and loss.

Provincial: A subtle tale of a strange miracle.

mosaix: A futuristic variation of a familiar story.

JS Wiig: A moving fable of courage and resolution.

Bowler1: A wry look at an old classic and new not-so-classics.

M. Robert Gibson: A clever mélange of multiple melodies.

Astro Pen: A realistic portrait of modern times.

reiver33: An intense re-imagining of childhood myths.

BT Jones: A stark science fiction character study.

AnRoinnUltra: An intriguing example of magic realism.

Mon0Zer0: A mystical version of an historic event.

Phyrebrat: A powerful indictment of human folly.

DF17: A touching hymn of the meek.

Guttersnipe: A delightful fantasy for the innocent.

chrispenycate: An introspective meditation on the season.

nixie: An inspiring metaphor for kindness.

dgackst: A suspenseful tale of the unexpected.

 

[Parson]

@nixie .... Hungry, Cold and Homeless .... Nixie shows us the real miracle of Christmas which is hearts that have been changed by and to self-giving love.
@dgackst .... Untitled or "Do I look like a Caroler?" .... Djackst reminds us that even at Christmas some shakedowns are less musical than others.
@Victoria Silverwolf .... Hostile Takeover .... Victoria tells us the rest of the story of a Christmas Carol.

 

[Parson]

@worldofmutes .... Frankenstein’s Christmas .... W.O.M. gives us a story of the ubiquity of Christmas love and a book suggestion.

 

[Victoria Silverwolf]

worldofmutes: A droll account of an unusual holiday greeting.

 

[worldofmutes]

@Victoria Silverwolf Hostile Takeover A very amusing twist on the Scrooge as a mafia don.

 

[worldofmutes]

g.t Oh Christmas Tree On the ephemeral life of a Christmas tree.

Luiglin “Yule mine own inspiration” A kingly feast with macaroni, my favorite dish.

Cat’s Cradle Silent a glimpse at both the solemn and the jovial spirit of Christmas

Provincial A Flying Visit Reaching vast heights with the resonance of Christmas cheer.

mosaix Star-Child The miracle of birth and the serendipity of Christmas anomalies.

JS wiig Songbird Finding beauty in the ordinary. An ordinary bird with an extraordinary voice.

Bowler 1 A Christmas Carol PII The most efficient and wistful twist on the Christmas classic.

M. Robert Gibson The Twelve Lays of Christmas A history of Christmas’s past that has reached across whole kingdoms and centuries.

Astro Pen Traditional Arrangement An intriguing interpretation of a holiday tradition.

Reiver33 Nothing Personal Santa Claus and his curious charm is attacked again, but something about the man is perennial.

BT Jones Cold Comfort The little joys you get when the work is done and the lights turn down.

AnRoinnUltra Home For Christmas An anecdote with a good punchline. Haha!

Mon0zer0 The First Carol in Space On the cheerful ubiquity of Christmas even in the most hardened hearts.

PhyreBat Come December 5-and-Twenty The weather outside is shiny and warm. The joys of having a white christmas is foreshadowed by unnatural weather patterns.

DF17 Carol of the Broken A poetic reminder about what we’re celebrating.

Guttersnipe Little Miss Kringle a wistful piece about a tale I do not know.

Chrispenycate Adeste fidelis, frozen wonderland An unconventionally written rhythm of seasonal longing.

nixie Hungry, Cold, and Homeless On the generous spirit of Mrs. Christmas.

dgackst A brief and cynical interpretation of a holiday tradition, as Scrooge himself would be proud of.

 

[Parson]

@Ambrose .... An Occurrence at Christmas .... Ambrose reminds us that in the poetic post party haze your memory is fuzzier than your gaze.

@Artoriarius .... Oh, Three Wise Guys, Eh? .... Artoriarius takes a well known story and gives it a most likely twist. Leaving me to muse that it just might have been that way.