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. . . Then Someone spoke. It was littleSally Ann, in her pretty blue bonnetthat she got from the margarinecompany for sending in three boxtops. And in her hair were scarletribbons, scarlet ribbons for her hair,woven from the breadman’s twist-ties.

“Please, Santa,” said Sally Ann.“Please, Santa,” she said, “you forgotthese.” And she tipped the few cop-pers from her kettle into his lootsack.

“I’ll send you a receipt,” said SantaPrez. But he lied. For that was thethird thing he was good at. And ashe lied, he scooped the penny fromthe Old Man’s hat, and he kicked thefaggots off the sidewalk, and he di-rected the lodge-seekers to the Holi-day Inn, because he knew it was full.

Oh he was a scraping, scroogey, cov-etous old sinner, was Smirk, and hardand cold as flint. The cold within himfroze his heart and nipped his human-itarian impulses and shriveled hismagnanimity. No warmth couldwarm him, no words could move him,no laughter heal him.

But, enough flattery. He had finishedthe job. He had extracted all the Cheerfrom Christmas, the Joy from dishsoap, and the last Glad from garbagebags.

He had pulled the plug on happiness.

And after he had visited all the otherhow towns, he looked upon his Cre-ation, and he saw that it was realgood.

And silent night came down on HowTown, and the sleep of heavenlypeace . . .

Originally published in The Annals ofGoshenVolume 1, December 2004

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AQUARIUS JAN 20 - FEB 18

PISCES FEB 19 - MAR 20

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Use gadgets and electronic devices to make life easier today, Aquarius. Why take the timeto chop food by hand when you can use the food processor? Realize that there is mostlikely an easier way to tackle any task. If something seems too hard, ask for advice how todo the job more quickly and efficiently. Information exchange will play a big role in your day.

Be careful of the information that comes your way today, Pisces. People may make un-warranted claims and false accusations. The day has a dreamy, innovative quality to itthat asks you to venture out on a limb. If all your chores are taken care of, feel free togo exploring - mentally or physically. Just make sure that you take things with a grain ofsalt when conversing with others.

Maintain an air of detachment, Aries. Feel free to delve into your fantasy world and letyour emotions carry you to another realm. Today is one of those days when you mightcome up with a new invention that could become the next must-have item for everykitchen in the country. Let your imagination take you away. Share your lighthearted moodwith others.

You may find that things are much lighter than they were the past couple days, Taurus. Thisis a good time to let your physical body take a rest and let your mind and fantasy worldtake over. Take a hot bath and soak for a while. Relax your brain and detach from your du-ties and obligations. Tread lightly and don't worry so much about what you need to do to-morrow. Concentrate on today.

A large weight should lift from your shoulders today, Gemini. The air has started to clearand the winds of communication have started blowing again. Listen closely to the buzz inthe air. You can learn a lot by tuning into other people's fantasies. Make sure you keep anopen mind and open heart. Discuss your latest achievements. You will have something im-portant to learn.

People may be abrasive today, Cancer, but you will find after careful assessment thatthey don't mean any harm. More than likely they aren't fully informed. They're acting onmisinformation. There's likely to be a cloudy haze in the air. Everyone will have an opin-ion on the best way to go about tackling an issue. Rely on your own cunning to cut tothe core of the problem.

Don't criticize the situation until you've come up with a better solution, Leo. Be creative. Youcan accomplish much if you approach the situation confidently. Pessimism won't help finda solution. Relax and let your intuition guide you. Feel free to speak with confidence andstrength. Perhaps the most fanciful-sounding answers will be the most ingenious solutions.

Your thoughts may have a dreamy quality today, Virgo. You will find that things are less sta-ble than they have been for the past few days. Don't get discouraged by pessimistic people.Offer your own creative solutions. You have a great deal of wisdom to share with otherswhether you realize it or not. Don't sell yourself short. Have confidence in your thoughtsand ideas.

Your emotions are soaring, Libra, and you should feel free to indulge in your greatest fan-tasies. Take a break from reality for a while. Let your inner child play. You should enjoy agreater self-confidence that you can use effectively to influence other people. Beware ofanyone who asks you to make a solid commitment today. They may not exactly have yourwell-being in mind.

Reward yourself with two desserts today, Scorpio. Take a bubble bath. Share your fantasieswith others and express yourself fully. Don't feel like you have to say yes to every favor thatis asked of you. Save some of that nurturing energy for yourself. Feel free to help others inneed, but don't do it at the expense of your emotional and physical bank account.

The weightiness of the past few days seems to be lifting. You will find a slight breeze buildingthat will help fuel your fire, Sagittarius. By building a solid foundation, you've created a re-liable launching pad from which to take off. Communicate what you've learned with others.Allow your opinion to be heard. A great deal of useful information will be exchanged.

Now that you have a solid grip on your situation, unexpected things may come along thatchange the rules again, Capricorn. It may feel like the chair you just got comfortable in hassuddenly been pulled out from under you. Don't get angry. Just realize that this is probablya sign that you need to move on. Keep things new and exciting. Share your thoughts andideas with others.

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"I think God got mixed up," said little Johnny. "Why do you think that?" inquired his mother. "Because it's the other way around, my nose runs and myfeet smell."-------------------------------------------------------------------------I tried to change my password to "14days"... It was rejected as "too weak"! -------------------------------------------------------------------------A friend of mine was telling me that his girlfriend asked himif he would like to spend the weekend watching footballgames, eating chicken wings, and drinking beer. This excited my friend because he thought he had found theperfect mate, so he responded with a "YES!" with great en-thusiasm.

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