I think the problem is that we've grown into this culture of giving every tom, dick and harry a present because we can afford to.

I think maybe now things are more expensive for most people, we'll start becoming more selective of who we buy gifts for, and also what we give. Instead of expressing our feelings with money, maybe we'll actually get back to trying to get those we love a gift that means something even though maybe it doesn't cost so much.

In 2001 my sister's MIL donated money to the families of undocumented workers who perished in the Twin Towers. My sister was not very happy about it. Her preferred charities are not really human in nature. Like me, she prefers animals to humans. That said, she felt if someone was going to donate in her name it should be a charity she cared about.

You don't like Jefferson, Nixon, and Truman?
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:lol2: - very witty

In my case, I'm afraid so. I'm approaching 11 months dry. My liquor shelf is still full...

That is amazing, Griff! Well done! Do you feel/look better?

I've lost some weight and I think I'm dealing with my shit more directly so I guess so. Thanks for asking. g

We do it at the request of people who have died but that is about it.

Thats about the best way, I think.