First In A Series.

I'm pretty grateful for the gifts people give me, I love that anyone wants to give me, with all my whining and negativity, a gift.

However, if you're thinking about buying me a Christmas gift do not buy me a Thomas Kinkade holiday candle.

I don't think I need to explain this to you do I?

As an aside a woman I once knew explained to me how she simply had to have the latest Thomas Kinkade painting. It was collectible and it was only available for a limited time and before I could think I said, "Right, for a limited time....just like a happy meal toy." and she said, "Well yes, just like a happy meal toy...if a happy meal toy cost $800."

I sprayed my coffee out of my mouth all over the room at that moment because $800 is a lot of money to spend on a Starving Artist Oil Painting.

I guess I just don't know art...but I know candles and I don't want a Thomas Kinkade candle in my house....even if it is only available for a limited time.