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Bob’s 1st Day By: Maxine M. The weather report had said, ‘Snow over night, travelers may experience delay’ So Bob had gotten up early…he was starting a new job today In fact, his first “real” job since graduating from college last May He was to meet the company C.E.O. at 10:00 and he wanted to impress So he took extra time with his appearance and dress Excitedly fixing his hair to look its very best…couldn’t settle for less Pulling into the street, he found the road slick…this 4-wheel drive is great An elderly neighbor was struggling with her car by the driveway gate Maybe he should help, but today he must not be late Along the snow packed road, some drivers were stranded by the roadside But Bob couldn’t miss his meeting, so there wasn’t an offer of a ride Someone with time will stop to help…the reasoning he applied Finally Bob arrived at the office, safe and sound…no need now to worry & fret A man was shove
What's YOUR Reason? By: Maxine M. There's decorated trees, colored lights, cookies baking and the dreaded fruitcake being passed around Parents hiding requested toys, children dreaming of hearing a reindeer sound Teenagers have their "list", shoppers wondering where the best "deals" can be found There's parties to attend...home and even the city dressed in red and green Santa Claus and snowmen, everywhere can be seen Cards addressed and sent, gifts are wrapped, phone calls made in between The smell of pine, sounds of carols being sung Happy Holidays!!, Season's Greetings...roll off nearly every tongue Bells are ringing, mistletoe is in place, stockings on the mantel are hung Some are waiting for snow with great anticipation With youthful enthusiasm, wanting their "school break" vacation "We're going to Grandma's!!" childen de