day....zooks!!!.....279

I think I better start  Christmas shopping

    I only have a few things to buy.....it's just a matter of finding them.

    This is for all the men.  Ladies, if your man does not read this blog, show him this effort.

    Guys, I have learned from many years of experience things NOT to buy your wife for Christmas.

    A new vacuum.  Seriously.  Do not buy one for you wife.  She will think it demeaning and impersonal.  She may even say your gift sucks, which while true, is not what she means.

    Long underwear.  It may be ok if you live in Vermont or in the far north, but long underwear may not be the type of romantic gift a woman longs for at Christmas.  And please, don't buy wollen long underwear, that is even worse.  Not only will they be irritated, they will be itching. 

    A set of golf clubs.  OK, it may be alright if your wife golfs, but don't buy them and fake surprise when she tells you she hates golf and don't compound it by saying they actually fit you fine.

    Tickets to Monster Truck rallies.  Ever.

    Any type of food that she has already demonstrated an allergy to, because she will know you just want to eat it because she won't.

    Kitchen towels.  Even the cute ones.  Don't fall for it!

    Anything Spandex.

    Sexy underwear, unless it happens to be similar to what she found under the back seat in your car last summer.

    Any type of unsolicited exercise gear or weight loss gadgets.

    A weekend getaway package for two.....her and your mother.

    A rutabaga.  Don't ask.

    Feel free to add your own not wanted items.  I'll be happy  to  read them.

    So, there you have some suggestions on what not to get your wife.  And wives, I may have some last minute gift ideas for you tomorrow.  If I remember.

    Stay healthy.  Stay safe.  Wear a mask......7.5 percent in Illinois today!!!  That's better!!

Peace and Love