Christmas morning was magical as a child—the brightly lit tree, the gayly wrapped packages. Now my tree is small—the gifts are my memories. Some I rip open; others I save for later; still others prove too difficult. Yet once again, the magical gift of gratitude shines the brightest.

A prolific writer, Carol Reeves is loving the freedom and challenge of Flash Fiction. Her stories frequently reflect the vicissitudes and blessings of aging and can be found in Flash Fiction Magazine and 50 Word Stories. Carol’s memoir, “All the Little Miracles,” was published in 2022.