[reylas]

Like other technology people, I usually buy everything that I want. My favorite present was this:

I had a friend that was the art teacher at the local community college. Was one of my favorite people. He slowly died of cancer a couple of years back. My wife purchased a frame print of a water color christmas tree of his. I almost lost it when I opened it. Means little to most, everything to me.

The best presents have meaning to those who receive them.

[sagebird]

That is a beautiful story. I am sorry to hear of your friend. Reflecting on my own life- many art teachers I have come into contact with through public school and a few classes have been really special and kind people. Like they are a teaching art class as a physical placeholder but what they really are is someone who gives you a break from life and a place to think about things and encourage you.