No Muss, No Fuss. Letters are the Simplest Gifts of All
Clunky jewelry. Bad lawn art. Ugly sweaters. Unnecessary kitchen appliances. Vacuum cleaners. What do all these unrelated items have in common? Sadly, these are some of the “surprise” gifts that my friends’ husbands gave them for holidays, birthdays, and other special occasions. I would hear about them after the fact, when my friends had recovered from the initial disappointments. Even though it is the thought that counts, some would lament the fact that their lovers could not now or probably ever get it right. Their husbands simply had no idea at all how to pick out a special gift for them –not without very strong hints or detailed lists to go by. I have been luckier than this, as my husband has always (well, nearly…