In a previous December, we were discussion what stamps we were going to put on our nails, and somebody — I’m sorry, but I honestly can’t remember who — picked up an Autumn-themed plate featuring acorns and deer and such and suggested:
Solstice, the Regular-Nosed Reindeer
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A WRITING PROMPT FROM ME TO YOU: A deer.
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Dan Antion
January 4, 2023 at 10:00amI come here without expectations and they are met 🙂
Marian Allen
January 4, 2023 at 10:23amLOL
Dan Antion
January 4, 2023 at 10:37amI hope you know I meant that as a compliment. When I reread it (after pushing post, of course) I thought it might send the wrong message.
Marian Allen
January 4, 2023 at 10:40am😀 It did sound pretty passive/aggressive, but I know you better than that by now. As my strangely Bible-read #4 Daughter once said when I misjudged her, “Balaam’s Ass, Mom.”
Dan Antion
January 4, 2023 at 12:47pmI’ll watch myself in the future.
Marian Allen
January 5, 2023 at 10:30amBalaam’s Ass refers to me. I was Balaam in my daughter’s case, and it taught me a lesson I’ve never forgotten. You know the story? It’s obscure, but now it’s one of my favorites. 🙂
Dan Antion
January 5, 2023 at 12:57pmI do know the story. I’ve been reminded of it at times for what seems like similar reasons. I think it’s a good story for people to consider.