Well, the cat is out of the bag. I finally unveiled what I have been making diligently for Christmas gifts to my wife. And she genuinely loved them, and after all this time I can tell if she does or does not like something. Plus, she gave me another clue, for the first time she did not tell me in the same conversation what she planned to also buy as gifts for those being given my driftwood creations.

Now, let me be clear, many a man may talk negatively about his partner, but I truly respect the fact that my wife is honest when I show her my work. It has put me on the right track numerous times, and for that she deserves praise, not mocking. While I started out trying to be humorous, I am one lucky duck. So, let me take this time to say loud and clear right here and right now – Honey you’re the best, don’t ever change.

The thing is though, I kind of wish you would buy a few store bought presents, because I am becoming really attached to some of those driftwood platters, but my interest in making more is non existent at the moment, and I do not see that changing in the near future.

What will I ever make next year to surpass this year’s gifts, I was not anticipating such a response? I guess a lot of pressure does come with success- ha ha. Oh, good grief….