WOW! First, my Secret Santa sent me a great note. I won't divulge specifics, but it's a note I am keeping so I can read from time to time. There was a bit of inspiration in those words I don't want to forget.

Second, I received from my Secret Santa Anthony Puzo's great novel "The Godfather." Always loved crime novels, and the old crime conflict and hierarchy stories suck me in.

Third, there's the entire workbook of writing prompts that I quickly scoured through and began scribbling in. I really love books, and the workbook is so cool - something I can just sit anywhere and craft whatever inane idea comes to my head. I love it!

More - toys for my cats and dogs. I was able to manage a photo of Paco tearing at the squirrel/cat. He slept with it afterward. And I tossed the mice to the kitties, a few few minutes later my cat Poppy marched across the kitchen with one proudly in his mouth. I only wish I had my phone to capture that. He looked victorious.

My Secret Santa gift did come with candy. However, my wife snatched that up before I could take a picture. It's like she could smell it inside the box.

THANK YOU SECRET SANTA and MERRY CHRISTMAS!!!