Best presents

 

Over my lifetime I have received many presents, for birthdays, for Christmas, out-of-the-blue (that was my husband’s specialty, not on the day, but any time!)

 

I asked for pearls for my 40^th – and got them.

 

I got lovely made-in-school presents from both children, most of which still reside in my home (yup I have a problem getting rid of paper – an issue which I have addressed many times, but never seem to solve. Once I even took photos of all the childish artwork – then still couldn’t throw out the objects themselves).

 

I have received beautiful presents from my girlfriends – again most of which are still used.

 

But a late birthday present this year really was perfect.

 

For those of you who know me, coffee is sacred, at least twice a day.

My son and daughter-in-law offered me the latest in high-tech: a “nanopresso”, a mechanical coffee machine. I am no longer dependent on an Airbnb having an espresso machine, nor a hotel having the gratuities in the room. I can go ANYWHERE, just my machine and I!

 

Sometimes, some people just get it right.

 

 

Am I really that dirty?

OK it’s probably more of a “she has everything” syndrome, but this Christmas was particularly rich in the gifting of bath soaps, bubbles, balls, gels and the like. If I don’t count the refill on my favorite bath gel that my older son finally remembered – yeah – I got various bath supplies from three different people.

Not complaining as have already used a couple and only the best of the best, still one does wonder if I have some kind of apparent smudges, body odor or other reasons that would bring most of my family and friends to gift me with bath supplies.

Ah, ha, it now dawns on me that many know that in the winter I do adore a good, long, hot bath. So they will all get used before next Christmas!