December 07, 2005

Gifts for parents

Last night my sister called me with her annual "what do I get Mom" quiz. Like her, I have no idea. It's so hard to find something for my mother and step-dad. They imposed a spending limit for me, which I followed, but still. My sister and I want to get them something they can use and they won't complain about having.

Like the year I got my step-father a really great "creeper cart" for the garage so he wouldn't have to lay on the cold concrete when he was working on the vehicles. He's never used it!

When I was in college gift buying was a lot easier, I'd just go the the campus bookstore and buy sweatshirts with the university name on them.

But, my shopping is done so I don't have to worry. My sister, on the other hand, well...

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