Christmas & Advent
As he watched the fish, Radim got to thinking that it looked a bit like his uncle Carl. "He has whiskers like you and bulging eyes," Radim informed the carp. "I think I'll call you Carl."
Carl gave no sign as to whether he liked his new name or not.
Another island and another bay...
Our hands stiffen from the cold. Santa doles out presents,
chuckles when his stomach is poked, and listens
One girl asks for a baby brother. A boy wants a teddy bear
for his sister, who is home with the flu.