Written for MLMM Monday Wordle #452.
Our prompt words are: forget, reminder,
busy, time, passing, late, missed, find, out,
store, revolve, and schedule. Thanks, Di!
Here’s where the prompt words took me.
I forget every year, despite each reminder,
That December gets busy; more time would be kinder!
The days keep on passing, I’m running quite late,
And the gifts that I missed put my nerves in a state.
I find that the store is sold out of each treasure,
My careful gift schedule dissolved beyond measure.
So ‘round and around the mall I revolve,
A shopping dilemma I’m desperate to solve!
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This is “19th Nervous Breakdown” by the Rolling Stones
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The Elephant's Trunk 
it only seems to make matters worse…
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Mick couldn’t have said it better! Thanks, Dylan
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Happens every year! Love this!
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Yes, it’s a yearly phenomenon! Thank you, Lisa.
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Apparently this is traditionally the second busiest shopping weekend of the year in the UK, I dreading number one!
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Which is exactly why I do all my shopping online. Apparently, people are still going out; I’m just not one of them!
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That was very good Nancy.
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Thanks very much, Mark. I can definitely relate this year as my wrist has me somewhat out of commission!
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Believe me, I could not wait to get out of the mall today, the crowds were so annoying! They cause me to lose the will to live! Lol!
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No joke, CA. You put your life on the line going out shopping during the holidays. I hope you got everything done today so you don’t have to go out again!
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💜💜💜
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So nerve-racking-ly good, Nancy, … and I wonder, is there a 20th nervous breakdown? 😉….💙
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That is an excellent question, dear Penn! 😂
Thanks so much; I’m glad you got a kick out of this one,
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I always wondered if there is there is still a need to keep working on perfecting ways to make sealing wax, but I guess that any improvements can lead to a more professional and consistent result for various applications.
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Good question, Jim. Funny thing about that sealing wax: I have a friend who thought the lyrics were “ceiling wax”and she couldn’t understand what the song was all about. Duh!
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Back in the day letters were put into envelopes that were sealed with wax and the wax often featured the seal of the person who sent it.
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There are some beautiful sealing wax sets online and I’ve thought about getting one for myself, but I haven’t. It really does add a touch of class.
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I use them Hallmark stickers to decorate my envelopes and cards.
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Clever take on the prompt, and love the song. I do all my shopping online.
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You and me both, Eugi. I can’t remember the last time I went to a mall. I’m glad you enjoyed this one. Thank you.
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You’re welcome, Nancy.
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Nicely done.
Now, everyone, just breathe!
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Here’s where TM definitely comes in handy. Thanks, D.
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Great take Nancy. Thanks for joining in.
Luckily I don’t have a lot of people to buy for and food shopping can be purchased and frozen or put in a cupboard, so the bare minimum nearer the day. Years ago, I used to start buying gifts in September to spread the cost!
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I usually start my shopping in October; it was something I started when I was pregnant our first son and I was too big and too uncomfortable to go shopping. I like getting things done early and not being stressed. Thanks for some great words, Di.
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I loved getting things early and wrapping them up as most times I’d forget what I’d bought certain people so it was a surprise to me too!
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Hahaha! I could definitely relate to that!
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love it 💜💜
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Thanks, Willow. And it’s the last one on shopping.
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🙌clever and love that Stones song 👌
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Me too, Ange. Thanks very much.
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Yes, I’d be a nervous wreck if I did Christmas shopping these days, but thankfully us siblings just have a Christmas get together and enjoy ourselves …
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That’s the way to do it, dear Ivor. I buy very few gifts these days except for our youngest grand. We enjoy spoiling her! 🥰
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Being kind to our is what matters, gifts are over rated, Nancy 😍🌏
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And overpriced!
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That’s for sure …
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