Another flash by Diane, “Waiting in Line for a Picture with Santa, Late on Christmas Eve”

2020 has been a great year for Diane D. Gillette! Check out her most recent publication at The Journal of Compressed Creative Arts, “Waiting in Line for a Picture with Santa, Late on Christmas Eve”.

A damp warmth spreads under my hand as Lila’s diaper gives out. The dark stain conquers the red and green striped tights of the elf outfit my mother-in-law Geraldine gifted us: a contract for peace mere months after Lila’s arrival into this world. One I’ve ignored for too long.
— “Waiting in line for a Picture with Santa, Late on Christmas Eve”
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