…yeah, the gun went off 16 times while he was cleaning it.
So, as the dreaded Holiday Season rampages across this great land of ours, I figured maybe I’d tell you how Grace and I handle the gift giving thing. Ya see, we like to make sure that the people we give gifts to get what they want/need…and we both hate shopping…SO…
For my family, we’ll give everyone (Mom, My sister and her husband, my brother and his wife, nieces & nephews) either cash or a gift card. Simple, easy and a sure thing.
For her family…nothing, because Grace severed relations with her parents and siblings years ago.
For friends…they don’t send us gifts…we don’t send them gifts…it’s all good…and saves everyone money.
For each other…we split XX amount of money…we spend half of our half on ourselves…we spend the other half of our half on the other person…thus, we get some of exactly what we want and a bit of unexpected (tho usually chosen from a provided list) coolness.
For our pets…well, we have no pet this Xmas, but the usual deal is treats and a steak/burger/something else yummy. Next Xmas we’ll have the girls and if they like doggie toys (Roscoe never liked toys) we’ll no doubt spoil them by buying many toys AND treats.
As for the question of Xmas cards…well, most years we just procrastinate and don’t send ’em. Might do it this year, unless a shiny object distracts us.
What about a tree and decorations, you ask? We don’t do them, tho I’m thinking I might sculpt a Seussian sort of holiday tree for this year. Lots of curves and strange angles and bright colors.
Xmas music? Carollers? Snow? Nativity scenes? I don’t fucking think so.
Styrafoam Snow Goons in grotesque and scary poses? I wish, but Grace won’t let me.
And now, off to gainful employment.
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