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SANTA'S STAFFING CRISIS

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The reindeer folded their hooves in protest demanding no more rooftop dashes, no hauling toys in winter’s blustery blast. Picket signs read: No More Sleigh! Dasher, his loyal and faithful reindeer servant, even burned his harness! What should Santa do? A desperate Santa, opened ZipRecruiter with a click~ Urgent: Sleigh Team, No Flight Experience Okay. The squirrels showed up with acorn résumés, gnawing the reins and forgetting the route. Team Squirrel was speedy, but slightly unkempt, cheek pouches bulging with ill-gotten tempt. They zigzagged the skyline, dropping acorns like coal. Even Santa’s sleigh wobbled left, then right~ At dawn, the squirrels parked crooked on a power line, cheeks stuffed with stolen candy canes, utterly divine.
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Gauthier Avatar
December 15, 2025 at 7:03 PM
Lucky Santa and lucky kids ~ the squirrel brigade saved the day!
Hind Avatar
December 9, 2025 at 3:52 PM
So sweet, Sara!! Awww, lol
Etgen-Baker Avatar
December 11, 2025 at 6:24 PM
thanks, Paige. :-)
Goldsmith Avatar
December 9, 2025 at 12:13 PM
What a fun write/story you have here with a great picture. Love It... "Good Luck" if for a contest. Have a fun day writing away..........
Etgen-Baker Avatar
December 11, 2025 at 6:25 PM
thanks, Paula. Appreciate your kind support.
DiMino Avatar
December 9, 2025 at 8:13 AM
From bad to worse...sometimes Santa just can't win. But we did, with your delightful story. Well done! Great imagination.
Etgen-Baker Avatar
December 11, 2025 at 6:26 PM
awww, thanks, Joe...yes, Santa was having a tough holiday. perhaps a spa day would help. Glad you found this poem delightful. Merry Christmas
Rodrigues Avatar
December 9, 2025 at 6:35 AM
LOL! Such cute stories. You have found your “nutty” niche ;)
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