Man, I don't mean to bash here at all. However, this is the thinking that has really changed the way people feel about the holidays. If we would actually make an honest effort to express our selflessness in the gift we gave it might make a difference in how we and others feel about the holiday. Cash and gift cards tend to indirectly say "I don't know you well enough or care enough to invest my time and energy into giving you something of meaning". I know that we have all probably given gift cards out of convenience, but it doesn't mean that we should make it the standard. I feel the resentment coming about this topic before I even post it.(probably telling me not to post) Possibly my view is rather myopic, however I think that much has been lost for the sake of convenience. This is not aimed at you Donny, so please take no offense. I know that many people seem to prefer cash or gift cards rather than a gift they don't want or need. I guess I miss the times gone by.

Kind regards,

Dennis L. Almond
aka...TwoNuts