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On the Wings of Ice
Early in the morning, in the middle of the night, I rose from my nice warm bed to pee and to check the fire. Trying not to wake my wife, Belinda, I slipped into my robe and slippers and padded down the hall to the bathroom. With my trusty rat terrier, Zipper, prancing beside me, I stoked the fire in the den and then headed to the kitchen to pour a glass of water. As I stood over the farmhouse sink, staring out the bay window I saw a sight that had me questioning my sanity.
By Mother Combsabout a year ago in Fiction
Last Minute Shopping With Mother
The bustling city was adorned with twinkling lights and festive decorations, creating an atmosphere of holiday cheer and excitement. Amid the joyous chaos, Molly was dragged from one busy store to another by her haggard mother during a last-minute Christmas shopping spree. Molly’s eyes sparkled with anticipation as they walked the crowded sidewalks, while she took in all the holiday sights. They strolled past shop windows adorned with snowmen, reindeer, and shimmering ornaments. The scent of roasted chestnuts filled the air, carols were played on speakers all over town, and a Santa rang a bell on the corner in front of some stores.
By Mother Combsabout a year ago in Fiction
PB&J
PB&J, an acronym for peanut butter and jelly, is a simple snack or lunch popular in Canada and the United States. With a wide range of bread styles that can be used for the sandwich, plus the many different types of jams and jellies that can be used, there’s a flavor for almost everyone. A quick sandwich that moms can make for their kids’ lunches or that dads can make for a midnight snack, supplementing their diets. It seems like this sandwich has been around forever for those of us who can and do eat them. But how long has it been around?
By Mother Combsabout a year ago in Feast
History of the Candy Cane
The origin of the candy cane has a long history steeped in tradition and folklore. Legend has it that it was created in Germany by a mid-17th-century choirmaster and the candy spread worldwide. It is often believed that the Germans designed the hook on the candy cane to hang it from the Christmas tree, instead of representing the shepherd’s crook. Peppermint flavoring was not added until the 18th century. It was not until the turn of the 20th century that the red and white stripes were added. The mass production of the candy cane we know today began in the 1920’s. The candy cane has come a long way since it was first designed.
By Mother Combsabout a year ago in Feast
Rudolph's Retribution. Content Warning.
It was the year Christmas didn’t happen. Everything began normal for the North Pole residents, who woke up Christmas Eve morning oblivious that by nightfall, Christmas would be canceled for countless boys and girls worldwide. They went about their business never suspecting that evil was in their midst.
By Mother Combsabout a year ago in Fiction
