I’ll never forget the
Christmas our parents
told us that, because
***
it had been
a hard year,
financially,
we could only ask for
one present each
***
So, that Christmas
all that I asked for were
scarlet ribbons.
***
Pretty scarlet ribbons for my hair.
***
And come
Christmas morning,
I got them, too.
And they were
as beautiful as you
may imagine.
***
My sister got a
new computer, though,
and, suddenly, I realized
what I fool I had been.
***
Stupid ribbons.
MERRY CHRISTMAS!
IN this undated photo, Our Founder, deep in contemplation, relaxes by a warm fire, smoking a pretend pipe, and wondering, perhaps, what became of his actual pipe.
t r e f o l o g y 
And no scarlet ribbon in sight. Have a wonderful day
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You too, Sadje
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Thanks 🙏🏼
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Thank you, DB
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Great!
I hope your Christmas is filled with joy 💝💝💝
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Thank you, Luisa, and to you, too!
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Smart sister
Swipes actual pipe
Swaps ribbons
Peace on Earth, good will toward the sisters, bro.
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Amen, my brother! Enjoy the day!
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Great! Have a wonderful Christmas 🎄 You are not a fool btw 😊
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Oh I am fool, alright, but thank you Wibi and Merry Christmas!
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I was going to ask if you still had the ribbons and then I noticed you mentioned you did at the bottom. Your sister’s computer would be a door stop by now.
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Ah, yes, but what a door-stop! Of course, I doubt there were home computers back in those days. I think my concept of a computer as a kid were those giant room sized computers that spat out answers on punch cards, and, of course, Avery Schreiber. Anyway, happy holidays, SP!
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:D
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Thank you, MM! Enjoy the day!
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(1) Turning the tables…
Gable: “I hope you enjoy your ribbons, Scarlett!”
Leigh: “Frankly, my dear, I don’t give a damn!”
(2) Revealing moment…
“I stuck my finger in the flames and discovered it was only a warm fire!”
(3) Investigation results…
Police have confirmed that your pipe was stolen by a Hobbit. But they have yet to smoke him out.
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Thank you, David. Merry Christmas!
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Merry Christmas!
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Merry Christmas to you, as well, RD
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Merry Christmas!
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Thank you, Cindy and Merry Christmas to you (and yours)!
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Have a great Christmas…
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Doing just that. You, too, Max
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You’re a riot, tref!
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Thank you, B-money. I hope you had a great holiday
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“B-money”! That’s hilarious. It was a nice day, thanks. :)
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Haha! There’s that one smart-alec kid in every family who really pushes the present requests, isn’t there?
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Very true! Thanks, SS
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Classic Trefology!! Merry Christmas to your entire staff and to your founder!
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Hah! Thanks, Craig! I will let the staff and founder know. God knows they could use a little appreciation.
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🎄🎄🎄
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Thanks, J
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Merry Christmas! A wonderful photo of our founder with imaginary pipe at the fireside warms the heart.
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Haha thanks, Ford
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Missed her chance for a new car, lol !! (or maybe at least a new bike)
Have a great new year!
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Haha! Truer words, Eliza. I hope you have a great new year, too. I have high hopes.
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I can see why the ribbons didn’t work after all. Happy New Year!
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Happy New Year, SH!
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Funny, you never struck me as the Doris Day type.
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It is, btw, my second Doris Day reference. Happy new year, Mitch!
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Nice and cozy ♥
Best wishes for the new year.
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You too. I look forward to seeing what you create next.
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I have made similar choices in my life. I guess you can tie a computer in your hair but a little cumbersome.
Dig the pic tref. Beautiful and comfy. Is that Groucho with you?
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Yes, that’s the Groucho Letters. A present from my mother.
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Very cool! Moms are the best.
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Agreed.
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😂 I love ribbons, but your sister is the smart one in your family, it appears!
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True but my sister did allow me to stand behind her and watch as she played with the computer, and all I had to do was give her the ribbons. So, it worked out alright. Thanks, PM
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True sisterly love. 😉
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Wishing you a wonderful new year and many happy pipe dreams! 😄
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Haha pipe dreams I am never short of. Happy New Year, Betty!
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