Perfect timing! I came home from visiting my Dad in the hospital. He is not good and I was worrying about what we do next. And there it was! MY SECRET SANTA package shedding enough rose potpourri to create a permanent anthrax scare at the local post office.

Peg is my SS. A selection of tiny packages was nestled in a handful of miniature rose buds. So very pretty! First I opened the CD - Rory Black "Gone Woman Blues". It is on now. The title tune is a tribute to Nicole Brown. This lady can sing! Max would love her if he doesn't already have a copy.

Next, a teeny package about an inch by an inch and a half containing a complete set (12)of tiny colored pencils. I love tiny things and this has joined my collection of miniatures on the mantepiece. There is a bar of handmade soap (sandalwood?) and beautifully wrapped packages of incense coils. And the final treasure: a dream catcher. Strange but true, I am caring for some cats while a neighbor is away. She has a dream catcher made by her and her boyfriend from feathers collected on hikes and from their friend's exotic birds. After admiring it, I decided to get one for my new home in Portland. And here it is. All this with a beautiful card showing a young girl escorted by elves and mice and birds and carrying the advent candle.

Thank you,Peg. I feel restored. And thank you Clinton for making the Secret Santa happen. Pictures to follow. Mary.