Gonna Try It-Not On A Diet (136)

Food and drink colored in green-

Will highlight the St. Patrick Day scene.

-2014-

Three For A St. Patrick’s Day Parade (2014)

 

1. Bagpipes.

2. Green attire.

3. Celebration.

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A day to wish-

For the luck of the Irish.

Three To Spotlight Before End Of Year (2014)

1. Recipes.
2. Decorations.
3. Toys.
========================
Children play-
As the parents pay.

I Hear That Train Whistle (2014)

A train fascinates both the grown up and the little ones.
There is nothing more exciting than to stop, for a train,
and hear a grandchild, in the backseat admire it.

.

The louder the whistle, the better. Not only does it warn
those crossing the train tracks, but it also entertains the
children.

.

The one thing that I miss is the caboose. Every time I see
a train, that is about to finish up its’ passing, I have an urge
to wave. Nowadays, there is no one to wave to. I would
imagine that a bit of downsizing took care of that one.

.

Trains carry all sorts of things. We’re not always sure what
is on board, when asked by the little backseaters. I know that
they have an important function, and transport all types of needed
stuff.

.

It’s always fun to go somewhere that collects trains. A setup
delights both young and old. I just love the little stations and
trees that are added to make it realistic.

.

We all know that Santa rides in a sleigh, on Christmas Eve, but
I also like to see him running a train engine around the Christmas
tree. Surely the reindeer and elves like to ride too. It’s just a nice
addition to the Christmas tree.

.

“Round and round they go-
As the world of delight and curiosity, continue to grow.”

 

Modern Mother Goose-On The Loose # 853 (Santa Claus’ Driving Suggestions)

SANTA CLAUS IS GETTING READY AT THE NORTH POLE-

SO THAT THE WONDERS OF CHRISTMAS EVE CAN UNFOLD!

* * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *

AND WHILE HE PREPARES TO GET OUT ON THE ROAD-

THERE ARE A FEW THINGS THAT HE WANTS TO SAY TO EASE UP HIS LOAD!

* * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *

“DON’T EVEN FATHOM THE THOUGHT TO DRINK AND DRIVE-

SO THAT ALL OF MY STOPS WILL INCLUDE PATRONS THAT ARE SAFE AND ALIVE!”

* * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *

“EVERYONE ON THIS HOLIDAY SHOULD HAVE LOTS OF FUN-

AND BELIEVE IT OR NOT IT CAN BE UNSELFISHLY DONE!”

* * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *

“IF ONE FEELS THE DESIRE TO PARTY AND DRINK-

THEN ALL ONE HAS TO DO IS JUST SIT FOR A MOMENT AND THINK!”

* * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *

“BE SURE TO HAVE A SAFE WAY HOME FOR ALL CONCERNED-

THE LESSON NOT TO, HAS BEEN DONE AND MANY HAVE BEEN BURNED!”

* * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *

“AND STOP AT THOSE RED LIGHTS IS WHAT I’D ALSO LIKE TO SAY-

FOR WHATEVER REASON YOU’RE IN SUCH A HURRY, THAT ONE RED LIGHT ISN’T WORTH THE PAIN CAUSED BY THE SCURRY!”

* * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *

“I HAVE MANY STOPS TO MAKE AND I PLAN THEM WELL AHEAD-

I JUST DON’T JUMP IN MY SLEIGH, AND HURRY DOWN THE ROAD DIRECTLY FROM MY BED!”

* * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *

” AS FAR AS ROAD RAGE THERE IS NO SOUND REASON-

TO GET ALL BENT OUT OF SHAPE DURING THIS MERRY HOLIDAY SEASON!”

* * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *

“RELAX, BREATHE DEEP, AND SIMMER DOWN-

FOR THERE IS MUCH TO SEE WITH ALL THE HOLIDAY SIGHTS AND SOUNDS!”

* * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *

“I’VE ENJOYED ALL YOUR LETTERS, E-MAILS, AND A FEW PHONE CALLS-

ALONG WITH MY EARLY VISITS WITH YOU AT THE NEIGBORHOOD MALLS!”

* * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *

“BUT PLEASE WHEN YOU HAVE TO MAKE A PHONE CALL OR TEXT FROM YOUR CELL-

DON’T MAKE IT WHILE DRIVING FOR I WISH YOU STAY WELL!”

” * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *

“TOO MANY ACCIDENTS HAVE HAPPENED WITH PEOPLE USING CELL PHONES WHILE ON THE HIGHWAY-

THOSE CONVERSATIONS SHOULD BE HANDLED AT ANOTHER PLACE OR ANOTHER TIME IS WHAT I’D HAVE TO SAY!”

* * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *

“WHATEVER YOU ARE TALKING ABOUT CAN WAIT SO THAT YOU CAN KEEP YOUR EYES ON WHAT IS UP AHEAD-

I HOPE THAT YOU HAVE BEEN LISTENING TO WHAT YOUR CONCERNED SANTA CLAUS HAS SAID!”

* * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *

“IT’S ALSO SILLY TO WATCH TV WHILE DRIVING IN THE CAR-

WAIT UNTIL YOU GET HOME IN A COMFORTABLE ENVIRONMENT WITH NO OTHER THOUGHT AT HAND TO ADMIRE THAT SHINING STAR!”

* * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *

“AND LAST BUT NOT LEAST, I SAY TO YOU TO DO WHAT I DO BEFORE I HEAD ON OUT-

I ALWAYS BUCKLE UP FIRST BEFORE HEADING OUT ON MY ROUTE!”

* * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *

“WITH ALL BUCKLED IN, THE RIDE IN MY SLEIGH, OR IN YOUR CAR WILL BE AS IT SHOULD-

FOR SAFETY’S SAKE AS MUCH AS YOU COULD.”

* * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *

“HO! HO! HO! NOW THAT I’M FINISHED PREACHING ON THE SUBECT OF YOUR SAFETY FOR THE HOLIDAY-

ALL YOU HAVE TO DO IS GET READY FOR ME, FOR I WILL BE SHORTLY ON MY WAY!”

* * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *

“A MERRY CHRISTMAS AND A HAPPY NEW YEAR INTO THE YEAR 2013-

MAY WE ALL COUNT OUR BLESSINGS THAT WILL BE ACCIDENT FREE TO BE READILY SEEN.”

(REDONE FROM 2002)

Modern Mother Goose-On The Loose # 853 (Santa Claus’ Driving Suggestions)

SANTA CLAUS IS GETTING READY AT THE NORTH POLE-

SO THAT THE WONDERS OF CHRISTMAS EVE CAN UNFOLD!

* * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *

AND WHILE HE PREPARES TO GET OUT ON THE ROAD-

THERE ARE A FEW THINGS THAT HE WANTS TO SAY TO EASE UP HIS LOAD!

* * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *

“DON’T EVEN FATHOM THE THOUGHT TO DRINK AND DRIVE-

SO THAT ALL OF MY STOPS WILL INCLUDE PATRONS THAT ARE SAFE AND ALIVE!”

* * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *

“EVERYONE ON THIS HOLIDAY SHOULD HAVE LOTS OF FUN-

AND BELIEVE IT OR NOT IT CAN BE UNSELFISHLY DONE!”

* * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *

“IF ONE FEELS THE DESIRE TO PARTY AND DRINK-

THEN ALL ONE HAS TO DO IS JUST SIT FOR A MOMENT AND THINK!”

* * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *

“BE SURE TO HAVE A SAFE WAY HOME FOR ALL CONCERNED-

THE LESSON NOT TO, HAS BEEN DONE AND MANY HAVE BEEN BURNED!”

* * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *

“AND STOP AT THOSE RED LIGHTS IS WHAT I’D ALSO LIKE TO SAY-

FOR WHATEVER REASON YOU’RE IN SUCH A HURRY, THAT ONE RED LIGHT ISN’T WORTH THE PAIN CAUSED BY THE SCURRY!”

* * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *

“I HAVE MANY STOPS TO MAKE AND I PLAN THEM WELL AHEAD-

I JUST DON’T JUMP IN MY SLEIGH, AND HURRY DOWN THE ROAD DIRECTLY FROM MY BED!”

* * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *

” AS FAR AS ROAD RAGE THERE IS NO SOUND REASON-

TO GET ALL BENT OUT OF SHAPE DURING THIS MERRY HOLIDAY SEASON!”

* * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *

“RELAX, BREATHE DEEP, AND SIMMER DOWN-

FOR THERE IS MUCH TO SEE WITH ALL THE HOLIDAY SIGHTS AND SOUNDS!”

* * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *

“I’VE ENJOYED ALL YOUR LETTERS, E-MAILS, AND A FEW PHONE CALLS-

ALONG WITH MY EARLY VISITS WITH YOU AT THE NEIGBORHOOD MALLS!”

* * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *

“BUT PLEASE WHEN YOU HAVE TO MAKE A PHONE CALL OR TEXT FROM YOUR CELL-

DON’T MAKE IT WHILE DRIVING FOR I WISH YOU STAY WELL!”

” * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *

“TOO MANY ACCIDENTS HAVE HAPPENED WITH PEOPLE USING CELL PHONES WHILE ON THE HIGHWAY-

THOSE CONVERSATIONS SHOULD BE HANDLED AT ANOTHER PLACE OR ANOTHER TIME IS WHAT I’D HAVE TO SAY!”

* * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *

“WHATEVER YOU ARE TALKING ABOUT CAN WAIT SO THAT YOU CAN KEEP YOUR EYES ON WHAT IS UP AHEAD-

I HOPE THAT YOU HAVE BEEN LISTENING TO WHAT YOUR CONCERNED SANTA CLAUS HAS SAID!”

* * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *

“IT’S ALSO SILLY TO WATCH TV WHILE DRIVING IN THE CAR-

WAIT UNTIL YOU GET HOME IN A COMFORTABLE ENVIRONMENT WITH NO OTHER THOUGHT AT HAND TO ADMIRE THAT SHINING STAR!”

* * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *

“AND LAST BUT NOT LEAST, I SAY TO YOU TO DO WHAT I DO BEFORE I HEAD ON OUT-

I ALWAYS BUCKLE UP FIRST BEFORE HEADING OUT ON MY ROUTE!”

* * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *

“WITH ALL BUCKLED IN, THE RIDE IN MY SLEIGH, OR IN YOUR CAR WILL BE AS IT SHOULD-

FOR SAFETY’S SAKE AS MUCH AS YOU COULD.”

* * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *

“HO! HO! HO! NOW THAT I’M FINISHED PREACHING ON THE SUBECT OF YOUR SAFETY FOR THE HOLIDAY-

ALL YOU HAVE TO DO IS GET READY FOR ME, FOR I WILL BE SHORTLY ON MY WAY!”

* * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *

“A MERRY CHRISTMAS AND A HAPPY NEW YEAR INTO THE YEAR 2013-

MAY WE ALL COUNT OUR BLESSINGS THAT WILL BE ACCIDENT FREE TO BE READILY SEEN.”

(REDONE FROM 2002)

Modern Mother Goose-On The Loose # 853 (Santa Claus’ Driving Suggestions)

SANTA CLAUS IS GETTING READY AT THE NORTH POLE-

SO THAT THE WONDERS OF CHRISTMAS EVE CAN UNFOLD!

* * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *

AND WHILE HE PREPARES TO GET OUT ON THE ROAD-

THERE ARE A FEW THINGS THAT HE WANTS TO SAY TO EASE UP HIS LOAD!

* * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *

“DON’T EVEN FATHOM THE THOUGHT TO DRINK AND DRIVE-

SO THAT ALL OF MY STOPS WILL INCLUDE PATRONS THAT ARE SAFE AND ALIVE!”

* * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *

“EVERYONE ON THIS HOLIDAY SHOULD HAVE LOTS OF FUN-

AND BELIEVE IT OR NOT IT CAN BE UNSELFISHLY DONE!”

* * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *

“IF ONE FEELS THE DESIRE TO PARTY AND DRINK-

THEN ALL ONE HAS TO DO IS JUST SIT FOR A MOMENT AND THINK!”

* * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *

“BE SURE TO HAVE A SAFE WAY HOME FOR ALL CONCERNED-

THE LESSON NOT TO, HAS BEEN DONE AND MANY HAVE BEEN BURNED!”

* * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *

“AND STOP AT THOSE RED LIGHTS IS WHAT I’D ALSO LIKE TO SAY-

FOR WHATEVER REASON YOU’RE IN SUCH A HURRY, THAT ONE RED LIGHT ISN’T WORTH THE PAIN CAUSED BY THE SCURRY!”

* * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *

“I HAVE MANY STOPS TO MAKE AND I PLAN THEM WELL AHEAD-

I JUST DON’T JUMP IN MY SLEIGH, AND HURRY DOWN THE ROAD DIRECTLY FROM MY BED!”

* * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *

” AS FAR AS ROAD RAGE THERE IS NO SOUND REASON-

TO GET ALL BENT OUT OF SHAPE DURING THIS MERRY HOLIDAY SEASON!”

* * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *

“RELAX, BREATHE DEEP, AND SIMMER DOWN-

FOR THERE IS MUCH TO SEE WITH ALL THE HOLIDAY SIGHTS AND SOUNDS!”

* * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *

“I’VE ENJOYED ALL YOUR LETTERS, E-MAILS, AND A FEW PHONE CALLS-

ALONG WITH MY EARLY VISITS WITH YOU AT THE NEIGBORHOOD MALLS!”

* * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *

“BUT PLEASE WHEN YOU HAVE TO MAKE A PHONE CALL OR TEXT FROM YOUR CELL-

DON’T MAKE IT WHILE DRIVING FOR I WISH YOU STAY WELL!”

” * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *

“TOO MANY ACCIDENTS HAVE HAPPENED WITH PEOPLE USING CELL PHONES WHILE ON THE HIGHWAY-

THOSE CONVERSATIONS SHOULD BE HANDLED AT ANOTHER PLACE OR ANOTHER TIME IS WHAT I’D HAVE TO SAY!”

* * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *

“WHATEVER YOU ARE TALKING ABOUT CAN WAIT SO THAT YOU CAN KEEP YOUR EYES ON WHAT IS UP AHEAD-

I HOPE THAT YOU HAVE BEEN LISTENING TO WHAT YOUR CONCERNED SANTA CLAUS HAS SAID!”

* * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *

“IT’S ALSO SILLY TO WATCH TV WHILE DRIVING IN THE CAR-

WAIT UNTIL YOU GET HOME IN A COMFORTABLE ENVIRONMENT WITH NO OTHER THOUGHT AT HAND TO ADMIRE THAT SHINING STAR!”

* * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *

“AND LAST BUT NOT LEAST, I SAY TO YOU TO DO WHAT I DO BEFORE I HEAD ON OUT-

I ALWAYS BUCKLE UP FIRST BEFORE HEADING OUT ON MY ROUTE!”

* * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *

“WITH ALL BUCKLED IN, THE RIDE IN MY SLEIGH, OR IN YOUR CAR WILL BE AS IT SHOULD-

FOR SAFETY’S SAKE AS MUCH AS YOU COULD.”

* * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *

“HO! HO! HO! NOW THAT I’M FINISHED PREACHING ON THE SUBECT OF YOUR SAFETY FOR THE HOLIDAY-

ALL YOU HAVE TO DO IS GET READY FOR ME, FOR I WILL BE SHORTLY ON MY WAY!”

* * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *

“A MERRY CHRISTMAS AND A HAPPY NEW YEAR INTO THE YEAR 2013-

MAY WE ALL COUNT OUR BLESSINGS THAT WILL BE ACCIDENT FREE TO BE READILY SEEN.”

(REDONE FROM 2002)

Modern Mother Goose-On The Loose # 853 (Santa Claus’ Driving Suggestions)

SANTA CLAUS IS GETTING READY AT THE NORTH POLE-

SO THAT THE WONDERS OF CHRISTMAS EVE CAN UNFOLD!

* * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *

AND WHILE HE PREPARES TO GET OUT ON THE ROAD-

THERE ARE A FEW THINGS THAT HE WANTS TO SAY TO EASE UP HIS LOAD!

* * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *

“DON’T EVEN FATHOM THE THOUGHT TO DRINK AND DRIVE-

SO THAT ALL OF MY STOPS WILL INCLUDE PATRONS THAT ARE SAFE AND ALIVE!”

* * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *

“EVERYONE ON THIS HOLIDAY SHOULD HAVE LOTS OF FUN-

AND BELIEVE IT OR NOT IT CAN BE UNSELFISHLY DONE!”

* * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *

“IF ONE FEELS THE DESIRE TO PARTY AND DRINK-

THEN ALL ONE HAS TO DO IS JUST SIT FOR A MOMENT AND THINK!”

* * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *

“BE SURE TO HAVE A SAFE WAY HOME FOR ALL CONCERNED-

THE LESSON NOT TO, HAS BEEN DONE AND MANY HAVE BEEN BURNED!”

* * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *

“AND STOP AT THOSE RED LIGHTS IS WHAT I’D ALSO LIKE TO SAY-

FOR WHATEVER REASON YOU’RE IN SUCH A HURRY, THAT ONE RED LIGHT ISN’T WORTH THE PAIN CAUSED BY THE SCURRY!”

* * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *

“I HAVE MANY STOPS TO MAKE AND I PLAN THEM WELL AHEAD-

I JUST DON’T JUMP IN MY SLEIGH, AND HURRY DOWN THE ROAD DIRECTLY FROM MY BED!”

* * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *

” AS FAR AS ROAD RAGE THERE IS NO SOUND REASON-

TO GET ALL BENT OUT OF SHAPE DURING THIS MERRY HOLIDAY SEASON!”

* * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *

“RELAX, BREATHE DEEP, AND SIMMER DOWN-

FOR THERE IS MUCH TO SEE WITH ALL THE HOLIDAY SIGHTS AND SOUNDS!”

* * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *

“I’VE ENJOYED ALL YOUR LETTERS, E-MAILS, AND A FEW PHONE CALLS-

ALONG WITH MY EARLY VISITS WITH YOU AT THE NEIGBORHOOD MALLS!”

* * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *

“BUT PLEASE WHEN YOU HAVE TO MAKE A PHONE CALL OR TEXT FROM YOUR CELL-

DON’T MAKE IT WHILE DRIVING FOR I WISH YOU STAY WELL!”

” * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *

“TOO MANY ACCIDENTS HAVE HAPPENED WITH PEOPLE USING CELL PHONES WHILE ON THE HIGHWAY-

THOSE CONVERSATIONS SHOULD BE HANDLED AT ANOTHER PLACE OR ANOTHER TIME IS WHAT I’D HAVE TO SAY!”

* * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *

“WHATEVER YOU ARE TALKING ABOUT CAN WAIT SO THAT YOU CAN KEEP YOUR EYES ON WHAT IS UP AHEAD-

I HOPE THAT YOU HAVE BEEN LISTENING TO WHAT YOUR CONCERNED SANTA CLAUS HAS SAID!”

* * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *

“IT’S ALSO SILLY TO WATCH TV WHILE DRIVING IN THE CAR-

WAIT UNTIL YOU GET HOME IN A COMFORTABLE ENVIRONMENT WITH NO OTHER THOUGHT AT HAND TO ADMIRE THAT SHINING STAR!”

* * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *

“AND LAST BUT NOT LEAST, I SAY TO YOU TO DO WHAT I DO BEFORE I HEAD ON OUT-

I ALWAYS BUCKLE UP FIRST BEFORE HEADING OUT ON MY ROUTE!”

* * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *

“WITH ALL BUCKLED IN, THE RIDE IN MY SLEIGH, OR IN YOUR CAR WILL BE AS IT SHOULD-

FOR SAFETY’S SAKE AS MUCH AS YOU COULD.”

* * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *

“HO! HO! HO! NOW THAT I’M FINISHED PREACHING ON THE SUBECT OF YOUR SAFETY FOR THE HOLIDAY-

ALL YOU HAVE TO DO IS GET READY FOR ME, FOR I WILL BE SHORTLY ON MY WAY!”

* * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *

“A MERRY CHRISTMAS AND A HAPPY NEW YEAR INTO THE YEAR 2013-

MAY WE ALL COUNT OUR BLESSINGS THAT WILL BE ACCIDENT FREE TO BE READILY SEEN.”

(REDONE FROM 2002)

Modern Mother Goose-On The Loose # 853 (Santa Claus’ Driving Suggestions)

SANTA CLAUS IS GETTING READY AT THE NORTH POLE-

SO THAT THE WONDERS OF CHRISTMAS EVE CAN UNFOLD!

* * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *

AND WHILE HE PREPARES TO GET OUT ON THE ROAD-

THERE ARE A FEW THINGS THAT HE WANTS TO SAY TO EASE UP HIS LOAD!

* * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *

“DON’T EVEN FATHOM THE THOUGHT TO DRINK AND DRIVE-

SO THAT ALL OF MY STOPS WILL INCLUDE PATRONS THAT ARE SAFE AND ALIVE!”

* * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *

“EVERYONE ON THIS HOLIDAY SHOULD HAVE LOTS OF FUN-

AND BELIEVE IT OR NOT IT CAN BE UNSELFISHLY DONE!”

* * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *

“IF ONE FEELS THE DESIRE TO PARTY AND DRINK-

THEN ALL ONE HAS TO DO IS JUST SIT FOR A MOMENT AND THINK!”

* * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *

“BE SURE TO HAVE A SAFE WAY HOME FOR ALL CONCERNED-

THE LESSON NOT TO, HAS BEEN DONE AND MANY HAVE BEEN BURNED!”

* * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *

“AND STOP AT THOSE RED LIGHTS IS WHAT I’D ALSO LIKE TO SAY-

FOR WHATEVER REASON YOU’RE IN SUCH A HURRY, THAT ONE RED LIGHT ISN’T WORTH THE PAIN CAUSED BY THE SCURRY!”

* * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *

“I HAVE MANY STOPS TO MAKE AND I PLAN THEM WELL AHEAD-

I JUST DON’T JUMP IN MY SLEIGH, AND HURRY DOWN THE ROAD DIRECTLY FROM MY BED!”

* * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *

” AS FAR AS ROAD RAGE THERE IS NO SOUND REASON-

TO GET ALL BENT OUT OF SHAPE DURING THIS MERRY HOLIDAY SEASON!”

* * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *

“RELAX, BREATHE DEEP, AND SIMMER DOWN-

FOR THERE IS MUCH TO SEE WITH ALL THE HOLIDAY SIGHTS AND SOUNDS!”

* * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *

“I’VE ENJOYED ALL YOUR LETTERS, E-MAILS, AND A FEW PHONE CALLS-

ALONG WITH MY EARLY VISITS WITH YOU AT THE NEIGBORHOOD MALLS!”

* * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *

“BUT PLEASE WHEN YOU HAVE TO MAKE A PHONE CALL OR TEXT FROM YOUR CELL-

DON’T MAKE IT WHILE DRIVING FOR I WISH YOU STAY WELL!”

” * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *

“TOO MANY ACCIDENTS HAVE HAPPENED WITH PEOPLE USING CELL PHONES WHILE ON THE HIGHWAY-

THOSE CONVERSATIONS SHOULD BE HANDLED AT ANOTHER PLACE OR ANOTHER TIME IS WHAT I’D HAVE TO SAY!”

* * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *

“WHATEVER YOU ARE TALKING ABOUT CAN WAIT SO THAT YOU CAN KEEP YOUR EYES ON WHAT IS UP AHEAD-

I HOPE THAT YOU HAVE BEEN LISTENING TO WHAT YOUR CONCERNED SANTA CLAUS HAS SAID!”

* * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *

“IT’S ALSO SILLY TO WATCH TV WHILE DRIVING IN THE CAR-

WAIT UNTIL YOU GET HOME IN A COMFORTABLE ENVIRONMENT WITH NO OTHER THOUGHT AT HAND TO ADMIRE THAT SHINING STAR!”

* * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *

“AND LAST BUT NOT LEAST, I SAY TO YOU TO DO WHAT I DO BEFORE I HEAD ON OUT-

I ALWAYS BUCKLE UP FIRST BEFORE HEADING OUT ON MY ROUTE!”

* * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *

“WITH ALL BUCKLED IN, THE RIDE IN MY SLEIGH, OR IN YOUR CAR WILL BE AS IT SHOULD-

FOR SAFETY’S SAKE AS MUCH AS YOU COULD.”

* * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *

“HO! HO! HO! NOW THAT I’M FINISHED PREACHING ON THE SUBECT OF YOUR SAFETY FOR THE HOLIDAY-

ALL YOU HAVE TO DO IS GET READY FOR ME, FOR I WILL BE SHORTLY ON MY WAY!”

* * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *

“A MERRY CHRISTMAS AND A HAPPY NEW YEAR INTO THE YEAR 2013-

MAY WE ALL COUNT OUR BLESSINGS THAT WILL BE ACCIDENT FREE TO BE READILY SEEN.”

(REDONE FROM 2002)

Modern Mother Goose-On The Loose # 853 (Santa Claus’ Driving Suggestions)

SANTA CLAUS IS GETTING READY AT THE NORTH POLE-

SO THAT THE WONDERS OF CHRISTMAS EVE CAN UNFOLD!

* * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *

AND WHILE HE PREPARES TO GET OUT ON THE ROAD-

THERE ARE A FEW THINGS THAT HE WANTS TO SAY TO EASE UP HIS LOAD!

* * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *

“DON’T EVEN FATHOM THE THOUGHT TO DRINK AND DRIVE-

SO THAT ALL OF MY STOPS WILL INCLUDE PATRONS THAT ARE SAFE AND ALIVE!”

* * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *

“EVERYONE ON THIS HOLIDAY SHOULD HAVE LOTS OF FUN-

AND BELIEVE IT OR NOT IT CAN BE UNSELFISHLY DONE!”

* * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *

“IF ONE FEELS THE DESIRE TO PARTY AND DRINK-

THEN ALL ONE HAS TO DO IS JUST SIT FOR A MOMENT AND THINK!”

* * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *

“BE SURE TO HAVE A SAFE WAY HOME FOR ALL CONCERNED-

THE LESSON NOT TO, HAS BEEN DONE AND MANY HAVE BEEN BURNED!”

* * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *

“AND STOP AT THOSE RED LIGHTS IS WHAT I’D ALSO LIKE TO SAY-

FOR WHATEVER REASON YOU’RE IN SUCH A HURRY, THAT ONE RED LIGHT ISN’T WORTH THE PAIN CAUSED BY THE SCURRY!”

* * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *

“I HAVE MANY STOPS TO MAKE AND I PLAN THEM WELL AHEAD-

I JUST DON’T JUMP IN MY SLEIGH, AND HURRY DOWN THE ROAD DIRECTLY FROM MY BED!”

* * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *

” AS FAR AS ROAD RAGE THERE IS NO SOUND REASON-

TO GET ALL BENT OUT OF SHAPE DURING THIS MERRY HOLIDAY SEASON!”

* * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *

“RELAX, BREATHE DEEP, AND SIMMER DOWN-

FOR THERE IS MUCH TO SEE WITH ALL THE HOLIDAY SIGHTS AND SOUNDS!”

* * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *

“I’VE ENJOYED ALL YOUR LETTERS, E-MAILS, AND A FEW PHONE CALLS-

ALONG WITH MY EARLY VISITS WITH YOU AT THE NEIGBORHOOD MALLS!”

* * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *

“BUT PLEASE WHEN YOU HAVE TO MAKE A PHONE CALL OR TEXT FROM YOUR CELL-

DON’T MAKE IT WHILE DRIVING FOR I WISH YOU STAY WELL!”

” * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *

“TOO MANY ACCIDENTS HAVE HAPPENED WITH PEOPLE USING CELL PHONES WHILE ON THE HIGHWAY-

THOSE CONVERSATIONS SHOULD BE HANDLED AT ANOTHER PLACE OR ANOTHER TIME IS WHAT I’D HAVE TO SAY!”

* * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *

“WHATEVER YOU ARE TALKING ABOUT CAN WAIT SO THAT YOU CAN KEEP YOUR EYES ON WHAT IS UP AHEAD-

I HOPE THAT YOU HAVE BEEN LISTENING TO WHAT YOUR CONCERNED SANTA CLAUS HAS SAID!”

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“IT’S ALSO SILLY TO WATCH TV WHILE DRIVING IN THE CAR-

WAIT UNTIL YOU GET HOME IN A COMFORTABLE ENVIRONMENT WITH NO OTHER THOUGHT AT HAND TO ADMIRE THAT SHINING STAR!”

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“AND LAST BUT NOT LEAST, I SAY TO YOU TO DO WHAT I DO BEFORE I HEAD ON OUT-

I ALWAYS BUCKLE UP FIRST BEFORE HEADING OUT ON MY ROUTE!”

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“WITH ALL BUCKLED IN, THE RIDE IN MY SLEIGH, OR IN YOUR CAR WILL BE AS IT SHOULD-

FOR SAFETY’S SAKE AS MUCH AS YOU COULD.”

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“HO! HO! HO! NOW THAT I’M FINISHED PREACHING ON THE SUBECT OF YOUR SAFETY FOR THE HOLIDAY-

ALL YOU HAVE TO DO IS GET READY FOR ME, FOR I WILL BE SHORTLY ON MY WAY!”

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“A MERRY CHRISTMAS AND A HAPPY NEW YEAR INTO THE YEAR 2013-

MAY WE ALL COUNT OUR BLESSINGS THAT WILL BE ACCIDENT FREE TO BE READILY SEEN.”

(REDONE FROM 2002)