Almost Christmas

Hi Fantasy, how are you today?

Not too bad, and you?

Same here.  What do you think people want to think about today?

I don't know.  Maybe a site?  A blog?

Hmm, maybe.  It's almost Christmas.  What are your ideas about that holiday?

I'm not sure.  I just don't feel that Christmasy today.

Yeah, me too.  Don't know why, but maybe if we think about how other people might celebrate the season, we might feel better.

Maybe, but I think we should create something.  What if we combined some customs to create a custom of our own?  I think it would be fun.

Not a bad idea!  Well, let's see what resources we can come up with, and maybe next week, we can come up with a story that is unique.  Can you do that for me?  It doesn't need to be a lot of sites, just one or two.

Ok!  :)  I'll be right back!

Ok, while Fantasy is gone, I'll have to think of different countries that I want.  Let's see...of course Canada & the United States...

I'm back!  =)

That was quick Fantasy.  You must have hit a gold mine.

I found a wonderful place called Santa's Net and it has a LOT of research from around the world and some of them very old.  I think that's so cool!  I'll get one more for you.

She zooms away before I can stop her.

She doesn't have to do that, but oh well.  She wants to.  I'll work on the drawing.  It won't be much, but she'll be delighted with what I give her for Christmas next week.

I'm back.  Whew, this one took a little longer, but I think it'll do.  It's just from wikipedia.  Say, you worked on the drawing, eh?

Yes I did.  What do you think?

Well, it's going too slow.  I think people might want to know who's talking to them.  Can we make it go faster?  

Maybe.  You'll like your Christmas present - just like this week, you'll have to work early, but I think you'll like what you get.  

Really?  Cool!

Thanks for your help Fantasy, and as for all you blog readers out there, if you decide that this isn't for you, I wish you a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.

Me too! 

Lonesome

Hmmm, you know Fantasy, I've been on some other blogs now, and I've been hoping some people would join us.  It's Christmas time, yet I feel lonesome here.

I know.  Kinda dull, isn't it?

Yeah.  I was hoping we'd get more people.  Well, I guess I had better get searching.  Any ideas about what to write about?

Well, since we are lonely, and it's Christmas time, how about a piece about someone who's lonely at Christmas time?

Ok.  I'll give it a try, but I'll give it a positive twist.

Sounds good.

She stands there on the corner whitened
She shivers while she stands there
Hoping to meet a friend
On which she can spend

"Send an hour with me"
She asked her friend on the phone
"Sure I'll come." Her promise was empty
 So she stands with her gift in hand

Hands weren't there for her that Christmas
Nor the one after that
So people called her the Lonesome Lass
When she came around

Around the neighborhood she walked
Trying to make a friend
At first with everyone she talked
Until she didn't have any more words

Words weren't what she needed, but they came
Came with some actions
Some people took her in that Christmas
And she wasn't the same

Same lass, oh no
She lit up like a Christmas tree
She finally had a true friend
People thought it was a mystery

Mystery of how the lonesome lass became joyful
All the year long
Those who saw her found His pull
And called her Joy

Oh, that's nice.  What are you going to call it?

Lonesome Lass - then they can figure out the mystery too.

Oh, that's too cool!  :)

Thanks Fantasy, and thanks for your ideas.

You're welcome.  Oh, and by the way, why the extra circle?  I don't have that.

Don't worry Fantasy.  You'll have lots of lines for now, but it'll all work out in the end.