Just a Smidge

Just a Smidge

Sham-ta Claus

I've got some bad news...

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Marc Schmatjen
Dec 10, 2025
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Keep this column away from your little kids. (I mean today’s column, but honestly, you should use your best judgment with the rest of them as well.)

Here’s why:

I am Santa Claus.

At least, I am Santa Claus in early December, once a year, in the greater Morro Bay, California area.

You see, my wife’s extended family has their annual Christmas gathering/family…

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