Today's OneWord: Procedure

The Christmas procedure went as follows: We made an incision upon the mantel, filling it with holly and tinsel. We set up a pine in the core, garnishing it with electrical outlets and pulsing ornamentation. When it was plugged in, it would spark life back into the space, filling the cavity with light, rejuvenating the five senses and allowing the patient to sigh in delight.

Call me a holiday surgeon.

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