I quit drinking (via a two week rehab, not a casual quitting at all) but did not join AA. On my first anniversary of sobriety my son presented me with a One Year Chip from AA ordered from an online store as he thought it was an occasion to be celebrated. I have since earned many more chips, but obviously none will ever be so cherished as that one.
What a thoughtful son! A keeper for sure. I applaud your sobriety. I quit cuz alcohol is pricey. Zero regrets. I add other health practices as I learn them. It’s an adventure.
What a great read! Recently we made a pact with friends to collect little gifts for eachother throughout the year instead of last minute basic one at every gift giving holiday. Not only are you saving money on things the other person won’t use, but also putting more time and effort into a more meaningful, memorable gift! The ever evolving story of gift giving
I loved this edition. I've grown up with a lot of conditioning around gifts. Good Gifts = Expensive. And that gifts have to always be paid back as soon as possible. It has been a journey to reimagine gifting as an act of joy, care and love - both to receive and to give.
I am going to try this exercise to widen my gifting choices.
I love making little needlepoint gifts, like a keychain or a bookmark, for friends and family. It's an activity that keeps me from doomscrolling and also turns into a little meditation about what that person means to me.
Went through my purple period and many friends sent photos of purple things (like whole kitchens!) for me to enjoy. This might count as “pointing.”
Recently joined a buy nothing type group. Some members are strictly declutterers and offer things often. Meanwhile others provide loving homes for the previously well-loved items. I use the makerspace often at a local library. I love designing things but I have no use for too many thrifted cutting boards. I personalize the wood boards with our town name, coordinates and a cool north arrow and burn it on with the laser. People have been loving getting them as gifts even though they’re upcycled. It doesn’t quite count as art, but it’s been a pleasure for me. Commercially, branding a town is usually restricted to the tourist towns so folks are thrilled to see our little town name permanently etched on wood.
I quit drinking (via a two week rehab, not a casual quitting at all) but did not join AA. On my first anniversary of sobriety my son presented me with a One Year Chip from AA ordered from an online store as he thought it was an occasion to be celebrated. I have since earned many more chips, but obviously none will ever be so cherished as that one.
What a thoughtful son! A keeper for sure. I applaud your sobriety. I quit cuz alcohol is pricey. Zero regrets. I add other health practices as I learn them. It’s an adventure.
What a great read! Recently we made a pact with friends to collect little gifts for eachother throughout the year instead of last minute basic one at every gift giving holiday. Not only are you saving money on things the other person won’t use, but also putting more time and effort into a more meaningful, memorable gift! The ever evolving story of gift giving
This is brilliant! Thank you for sharing 💓❤️🔥🔥👏👏👏
I loved this edition. I've grown up with a lot of conditioning around gifts. Good Gifts = Expensive. And that gifts have to always be paid back as soon as possible. It has been a journey to reimagine gifting as an act of joy, care and love - both to receive and to give.
I am going to try this exercise to widen my gifting choices.
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I love making little needlepoint gifts, like a keychain or a bookmark, for friends and family. It's an activity that keeps me from doomscrolling and also turns into a little meditation about what that person means to me.
Thank you so much for the kind words, Rob! A much-appreciated gift on this eve of publication. IOU a hot toddy on my porch!
Went through my purple period and many friends sent photos of purple things (like whole kitchens!) for me to enjoy. This might count as “pointing.”
Recently joined a buy nothing type group. Some members are strictly declutterers and offer things often. Meanwhile others provide loving homes for the previously well-loved items. I use the makerspace often at a local library. I love designing things but I have no use for too many thrifted cutting boards. I personalize the wood boards with our town name, coordinates and a cool north arrow and burn it on with the laser. People have been loving getting them as gifts even though they’re upcycled. It doesn’t quite count as art, but it’s been a pleasure for me. Commercially, branding a town is usually restricted to the tourist towns so folks are thrilled to see our little town name permanently etched on wood.