In keeping with the spirit of the season, frugality suddenly being THE chic virtue, I’m buying nothing for Christmas this year.
Weeks ago, I picked up some token gifts for my three Patriots fan friends, figuring to supplement these with something more substantial.
Then, I was lucky enough to win a gift certificate to a local restaurant, offered to use it to provide the refreshments for our annual holiday get-together and was told this would be more than sufficient “gift”.
Hey, good deal.
Years ago, we stopped giving gifts outside immediate family. This year, gifts to the grandkids make almost no sense. They’ll be moving soon and don’t need to pack and haul anything extra.
My adoptive mother is not even in the ground and there is already conversation about dividing the proceeds from the sale of her house. So, the best gift I can give the family this year is my time: time getting The Inheritance ready for sale.