One year, my Auntie gave Mister and me a paper towel holder in the shape of a little penguin. When you pressed the top of his head, he went, "Mackmack." It was cute for a little while, but quickly became tiresome. To this day we wonder what in the world she was thinking.

This year, my very own mother gave me an Old Lady Housecoat. It's true I turned 40 on my last birthday, but I'm not ready for the Old Lady Housecoat yet. In her defense, she did get me two other articles of clothing that are really splendid. The OHL is going to the Goodwill for someone who needs it. ;-)