Hustle Bustle Time

We are the first to admit that we haven't ever met a gift we didn't like and, for the sake of argument, is there any such thing as a bad gift? Inappropriate perhaps but even then unless it is a sack full of snakes, the intention was probably good even if misdirected.

Sometimes we are so caught up the fray of "the season" that we get a little out of whack. We wonder about what the less fortunate think about a shiny new car with a red bow when indeed a soup kitchen with richer broth would equally suffice.  Our point is put in extreme terms but in truth there are extremes and it is good to keep that in mind.
We enjoy it a lot when folks come in our store and spend a little time and thought on a bottle of wine or spirits to be given as a gift.  We imagine a visit, dinner perhaps or just a "thinking about you" drop by, taking something to the business friend next door or across the hall; a hail "well let's open this up" and share a dram response, all jolly and smiles, a hearty and well meant handshake or kiss on the cheek in thanks that isn't at all for the gift but for the thought.

When we are doing that also remember that the soup kitchens are in tough spots, the food pantry has some holes on its shelves, and generally one man's rags are another man's riches.