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I had to rewrite my entry to be more suitable for the contest.

A friend gave a Xmas potluck, I couldn't boil just water. Took two pies for a buck. Mother said I'm not her daughter! 12-17-2020 Contest:Chastushka Sponsor:Andrea Diectrich

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Paul Callus

Date: 12/29/2020 12:40:00 PM

This is quite creative, Alexis; in fact it took me a couple of reads before my face beamed up :) Congratulations on a merited win. ~ Wishing you all the very best for a New Year filled with serenity, tenacity, and good health, my friend. // paul

Jan Allison

Date: 12/27/2020 3:48:00 PM

you made me smile my friend, many congrats on your win:-) hugs jan xx

Eve Roper

Date: 12/27/2020 10:26:00 AM

Congratulations on your win, Alexis. Happy New Year. Hugs Eve

Paula Goldsmith

Date: 12/26/2020 10:56:00 AM

Congratulations on your win. So you took, "Took two pies for a buck." What a deal you got. Enjoy your win with blessings....................

John Watt

Date: 12/25/2020 5:10:00 PM

Good one, Alexis! Never easy living up to the expectations of parents... congrats on your win, my friend and merry Christmas ~ John

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 12/24/2020 5:33:00 PM

I had to stop and think about that one for a second (the last line) and then realized it was using reported speech!! VERY cute one. Congrats in my contest, Alexis!

Alexis Y.
Date: 12/24/2020 5:47:00 PM