Christmas Conundrum
Finding the right gift7 total reviews
Comment from Brenda Strauser
What a nice christmas story. Buying presents for your partner is hard. I always had trouble buying my husband something. Well written. Good luck in the contest.
reply by the author on 19-Dec-2024
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What a nice christmas story. Buying presents for your partner is hard. I always had trouble buying my husband something. Well written. Good luck in the contest.
Comment Written 19-Dec-2024
reply by the author on 19-Dec-2024
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Indeed shopping for a spouse is not easy. Many thanks for your kind words, Brenda.
Rod
Comment from tempeste
Ciao mystery poet, you now have three votes!
I stopped buying gifts decades ago but if I was forced, I think a gift card would be the perfect choice.
The receiver can buy what she/he wishes. Less hustle for me and the person on the receiving side is super happy.
It is an easy way to avoid unwanted gifts that often end up getting recycled.
There is only one hitch though.
I read that scammers are onto them. ( sigh)
reply by the author on 17-Dec-2024
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Ciao mystery poet, you now have three votes!
I stopped buying gifts decades ago but if I was forced, I think a gift card would be the perfect choice.
The receiver can buy what she/he wishes. Less hustle for me and the person on the receiving side is super happy.
It is an easy way to avoid unwanted gifts that often end up getting recycled.
There is only one hitch though.
I read that scammers are onto them. ( sigh)
Comment Written 17-Dec-2024
reply by the author on 17-Dec-2024
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Thank you very much, tempeste, for sharing my story and your vote. Rod
Comment from Debbie D'Arcy
Some excellent alliteration here in your Christmas flash, all helping to give this story appeal and fun. And query solved. A reciprocal gift card for his wife, so they'll be drinking their Christmas beverages at different cafes. Well done and good luck! Debbie
reply by the author on 17-Dec-2024
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Some excellent alliteration here in your Christmas flash, all helping to give this story appeal and fun. And query solved. A reciprocal gift card for his wife, so they'll be drinking their Christmas beverages at different cafes. Well done and good luck! Debbie
Comment Written 16-Dec-2024
reply by the author on 17-Dec-2024
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Thank you very much, Debbie, for sharing and praising my story. Glad you enjoyed it.
Comment from Sugarray77
Hello there. I enjoyed reading your poem and appreciated the sincerity and value you used to describe your theme. As a picky wife, I understand the conundrum your main character faces. Great job on this fun one! Good luck.
Melissa
reply by the author on 16-Dec-2024
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Hello there. I enjoyed reading your poem and appreciated the sincerity and value you used to describe your theme. As a picky wife, I understand the conundrum your main character faces. Great job on this fun one! Good luck.
Melissa
Comment Written 16-Dec-2024
reply by the author on 16-Dec-2024
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Hi, Melissa. Glad you enjoyed my story and appreciate your praise.
Comment from Cecilia A Heiskary
This is a great Christmas Flash story. The story is well organized and flows nicely from start to finish. My family says I'm hard to buy for, but I'm not. I just don't care what they get I will still appreciate it. I'm so easy it's hard for them.
Well done and good luck in the contest
Cecilia
reply by the author on 16-Dec-2024
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This is a great Christmas Flash story. The story is well organized and flows nicely from start to finish. My family says I'm hard to buy for, but I'm not. I just don't care what they get I will still appreciate it. I'm so easy it's hard for them.
Well done and good luck in the contest
Cecilia
Comment Written 16-Dec-2024
reply by the author on 16-Dec-2024
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Thank you, Cecilia, for the warm applause for my story.
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You're Welcome
Comment from Peter Jarvis
"Christmas Conundrum" is a charming and entertaining story that effectively captures the trials and tribulations of holiday shopping. The relatable theme, humorous dialogue, and well-drawn characters make it an enjoyable read. With a bit more detail and emphasis on key moments, the story could be even more engaging.
Congratulations on creating a delightful piece for the Christmas Flash writing prompt!
reply by the author on 16-Dec-2024
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"Christmas Conundrum" is a charming and entertaining story that effectively captures the trials and tribulations of holiday shopping. The relatable theme, humorous dialogue, and well-drawn characters make it an enjoyable read. With a bit more detail and emphasis on key moments, the story could be even more engaging.
Congratulations on creating a delightful piece for the Christmas Flash writing prompt!
Comment Written 16-Dec-2024
reply by the author on 16-Dec-2024
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Thank you very much, Peter. You insightful review of my story is much appreciated.
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Take care and stay safr
Comment from Patrick Bernardy
Hello!
Poor Andy having such a particular wife. I understand the idea of "happy wife, happy life," but doesn't it become somewhat tiresome when not only doesn't she allow Andy to buy her a gift, but then turns around and gets him nothing but a gift card? Yeah, something wrong there! Oh well, what Andy's wife needs to do is read about the rules of Christmas gift giving and chill out a little bit. Andy shouldn't be so stressed out when trying to make his wife happy.
Good flash fiction! You set the story up very well with your limited word count. Good luck in the contest!
Patrick
reply by the author on 16-Dec-2024
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Hello!
Poor Andy having such a particular wife. I understand the idea of "happy wife, happy life," but doesn't it become somewhat tiresome when not only doesn't she allow Andy to buy her a gift, but then turns around and gets him nothing but a gift card? Yeah, something wrong there! Oh well, what Andy's wife needs to do is read about the rules of Christmas gift giving and chill out a little bit. Andy shouldn't be so stressed out when trying to make his wife happy.
Good flash fiction! You set the story up very well with your limited word count. Good luck in the contest!
Patrick
Comment Written 16-Dec-2024
reply by the author on 16-Dec-2024
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Thank you, Patrick, for your kind praise. I used to feel the same way about gift cards you do, but now that what I ask for.