“He that gives should not remember, he that receives should never forget.”
(The Talmud)

I love giving good gifts. (I also love receiving them.) But I must confess I too often linger around to see the reaction of the receiver, or fish around later for any reactions I didn’t get to witness.

This is not very attractive behavior, according to my wife. She’s right.

I am pretty good about going out of my way to thank those who’ve gifted me something. At least I think I am. Honey?

(Ugh. That’s me fishing again.)

Peace begins with pause,