It’s the time of year when nights are long and cold, traditionally a time of thinking of others. And not just for practical things — sometimes little thoughtful gifts are a wonderful thing for lifting the spirit.
Here on Daily Kos, we have a lot of small business people and artisans, many of whom you can find on the Kos Katalogue. And I think a lot of them will do Secret Santa! I know Ann and I do. I am starting a list, right here — please note in the comments if you have additions — or send me a Kos mail message. And, if you are a vendor, please feel free to add your own listings in the comments, too! I figure, just putting ideas out into the Universe might give them a shot at actually materializing. Why not?
Secret Santa list for Pootie Pads
Maureen Mower (two original Pootie Pads for cats)
michelewln (one original Pootie Pad for Ms. Pixie)
swampyankee (two original Pootie Pads)
Horsefeathers (three original Pootie Pads — because the kitties have grown!)
Chrislove (catnip trees)
Mopshell (a Pootie Pad if she can keep the kitty who found her!)
kos mail me if you would like to send any of these...
Secret Santa list for other stuff
(these are my own ideas — feel free to make corrections, edits, additions!)
swampyankee — Amazon gift cards to use for Kindle content, send to jennifercirino at sbcglobal dot net
BFSkinner — Amazon gift cards (and I think he has an Amazon wish list, as well) — send to houstonbfskinner at netscape dot net
The Marti — A Kindle (no she doesn’t have one and she does so much for us all!)
ZenTrainer — a Vitamix blender (this is something I know she could really use for her health and can’t afford herself — maybe a group effort?
slksfca — a darling canine companion of his choice
Thoughts beyond the holiday season…
Probably in late March, Gordon20024 will be delivering quilts, handmade hats and scarves, teddy bears, and books to the Salem, Virginia VA Hospital. If you quilt, knit, crochet, or have a pile of used books, please think of sending gifts to him for the veterans who are in the hospital. And remember, gifts to the VA are tax deductible! Click here for pictures and more info on the DK VA Hospital Service Project.
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As always, this is an open thread for pet lovers and friends. Feel free to share your day and your pet pictures.