tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19785125.post115077747624546165..comments2024-01-03T07:56:32.311-05:00Comments on quaker oats live: american giftsAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07488876505679035140noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19785125.post-62664234777163388442008-11-13T18:41:00.000-05:002008-11-13T18:41:00.000-05:00Hello!I am contacting you because I am working wit...Hello!<BR/><BR/>I am contacting you because I am working with the authors of a book about blogs, and I'd like to request permission to use a photograph of yours in this book. Please contact me at matt@wefeelfine.org, and I'd be happy to give you more information about the project. Please paste a link to your blog in the subject field. Your assistance is greatly appreciated.<BR/><BR/>Sincerely,<BR/><BR/>Matt<BR/>matt@wefeelfine.orgMatthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14518609139258919834noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19785125.post-1154028335549367162006-07-27T15:25:00.000-04:002006-07-27T15:25:00.000-04:00Okay, two things: Thich Nnat Hahn says your prese...Okay, two things: Thich Nnat Hahn says your presence, not your presents, is the most precious gift you can give. So you got it right on with putting in some quality father-daughter time and thanks for the reminder of what's important. Second, and based on your dad's note, sounds like he's someone whose own presence is certainly a great gift. I loved his comments about what he valued the most from you- the 365 memories (great idea by the way) and, best of all, your engagement with the world. Go Dad!Steve P.https://www.blogger.com/profile/11372656124063404143noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19785125.post-1151557098023840932006-06-29T00:58:00.000-04:002006-06-29T00:58:00.000-04:00Hey Cherice--Yes, your gift of hanging out with de...Hey Cherice--<BR/><BR/>Yes, your gift of hanging out with dear ol' Dad did make my Fathers Day perfect!<BR/><BR/>I'm actually relieved when you and / or Erin do NOT spend money on me for special occasions...although I don't think this is true in reverse yet, right?!? ;-)<BR/><BR/>The best gift I remember EVER receiving was the little hand-written memory book that you, Erin and Joel gave me a couple of Winter Solstices ago that had 365 memories for me to savor one at a time each day for the next year. If I could take just one possession with me when evacuating because Mt. Hood was erupting, that would be it.<BR/><BR/>I also like the tradition we've started at Solstices of gifting each other with donations to a worthy cause that's important to the giftee.<BR/><BR/>Remember those placemats you made as a grade-schooler? Those would still make great gifts. Or write a funny poem...maybe even put it to music and make a CD or DVD with Joel. You have a good camera, photos can be very meaningful gifts.<BR/><BR/>Keep gifts in perspective. I can't actually remember very many of the gifts I've given or received in past years, nor can I remember if someone did or did not give me a graduation gift etc. Think about the purpose of the gift. If it is to help newlyweds launch a household, sometimes money IS appropriate, especially from "parent-aged" invitees. But if the purpose is to let them know you love them, a $5 broom with custom painted and signed handle might do the trick better than money. <BR/><BR/>Your best gift is the integrity you bring to proactively engaging with the world as a young adult--sincerely trying to do what you think is best for the world. I know that doesn't solve the wedding gift dilemma, but it's more important. (The wedding gift problem is largely solved by aging...although it's kind of backwards because about the time you can finally afford to buy wedding gifts, all your friends have married. The birthday gift problem, however, accelerates with age, as they seem to get closer and closer together.)<BR/><BR/>You're already really good at coming up with creative gifts. I'd suggest starting an idea list on your computer so every time you run across a new idea for non-monetary gifts you can write it down. I keep a simple database called "brainiac" for just such miscellaneous tidbits I want to capture.<BR/><BR/>Love, DadAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19785125.post-1150999976938816982006-06-22T14:12:00.000-04:002006-06-22T14:12:00.000-04:00Please show your lack of appreciation for me in de...Please show your lack of appreciation for me in denominations of $10, $50, and $100.<BR/><BR/>I can be so shallow sometime.<BR/><BR/>:)Paulhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09429320213684430282noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19785125.post-1150839579259326552006-06-20T17:39:00.000-04:002006-06-20T17:39:00.000-04:00Spending money on gifts is the eazy, cheap way way...Spending money on gifts is the eazy, cheap way way to get out of gifting <BR/>obligations. Time and / or thoughtfully spent money will mean so much <BR/>more in the long run. Also if a person dosn't have much money, I feel <BR/>very gulity if it is spent on something for me that I most likely don't need. <BR/><BR/>We are only asked to do the best we can, there are very few perfect ansewers.<BR/><BR/>PeaceGMChttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15544735782796025504noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19785125.post-1150813055521061262006-06-20T10:17:00.000-04:002006-06-20T10:17:00.000-04:00A girl I used to tutor helped me out a ton by help...A girl I used to tutor helped me out a ton by helping me move. Cash wouldn't have been appropriate in this case, so upon talking to her mom I suggested that she can use me to help her when working on a paper/project for school! This is something the daughter needs (due to learning disabilities) and would appreciate help on. It's a gift of time.<BR/><BR/>I also like IOU type of things--maybe for a newlywed a coupon books of things like 'Free Housecleaning' 'Free Ear to Listen' or even a 'Free Plant Waterer while you are on your honeymoon'<BR/><BR/>For graduations if they live nearby you could do something like 'Free Afternoon at my house--Laundry, Computer, and Food!' or 'Free Quizzer' (to help with finals) 'Free Job Reference' or make them a memory book. And you know what I had high school graduation and college graduation receptions and I don't remember what I got but I remember who came and remember seeing them there and that is what matters. If my parents want me to have a reception for my masters I think I probably want to do something like set up an account through a charity and have people donate money there instead.<BR/><BR/>And sometimes hugs and flowers do just fine..Liz in the Misthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13535396346855135995noreply@blogger.com