Points well taken, Anne. You have an excellent outlook on life. It's time we all reevaluate gift-giving.

I used to send Christmas cards and gave presents to almost everyone I know. No more cards - Christmas or birthday - and gifts only for my daughter and grandchildren (They are too far away for us to make memories together). But, this year's Christmas gifts were cooking and baking baskets - they can all participate and have family fun preparing baked goods and pizza, even if I can't be there to share the experience.