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along. “If you decide to come see Santa,
you know where to find me.” But her breathing
tells me she’s already most of the way back
to dreamland. Wonder who’s waiting for her there.
CHARMLESS
It takes forever to find parking,
despite the early hour. The main
drag is cordoned off, leaving
Victorian Avenue car-less except
for the ones soon to be parading.
I park in the Nugget Casino
garage, walk several blocks
to the corner where Montana
and I will announce equestrian
teams, bands, and local dignitaries,
shivering as they wave from
the decks of classic convertibles.
The Shriners will drive funny
little cars and unicycles. Civic
groups will flaunt tractor-pulled
floats. Scout troops will
march
in formation, the university
cheerleaders will cartwheel,
clowns will throw candy. And,
bringing up the rear, Santa and
his missus will arrive in a horse-
pulled sleigh so the kids will
know Christmas is coming and
the malls will be open overtime.
