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Calendars and Cards

Today I bought my calendars
And boxes full of cards
To send next year conveying
My best holiday regards.

For after Christmas, things like these
Are sold at half the price,
A little gimmick stores employ
To clear their merchandise.

It’s become, to me, tradition
For as long as I remember,
I’ve bought calendars and cards
The 26th day of December.

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Maurice Rigoler

Date: 12/27/2016 7:55:00 PM

You're a smart and thrifty shopper, Ilene. And if the crowds where you are are just as heavy as they are here, you're also very courageous! As always you write so clearly and in solid english. I also enjoyed your three limericks. I'm thinking of writing about Janus, the Roman god whose face looked behind and ahead – we get our month of JANUary from him. I wish you the best in the coming new year, despite Mr. Trump / M

Deborah Burch

Date: 12/27/2016 9:58:00 AM

So lovely Ilene!!! Big Hugggs. Deb

Chris Green

Date: 12/27/2016 6:58:00 AM

This was cute and some great advice for others to get a good deal and beat the rush. :)

Matthew Anish

Date: 12/26/2016 9:45:00 PM

Very clever! I thank you for your kind words and wish you and yours a happy and a healthy Chanukah festival.