My Santa has some secret powers he should share with Reddit.

First, he sent me the most stunning black and white, Polaroid picture of my favorite bridge in Vail, Colorado. Back in the 70's--when Vail wasn't famous or expensive--my family owned a condominium not far from the bridge in the picture.

Many of the few happy memories I have from my childhood occurred near this bridge. (My parents are now divorced and can't be in the same room without screaming at one another even though their divorce was final in 1989 (!). The condo was sold in the mid-1980's.)

When I opened the package on Christmas morning and saw the picture of the bridge, a flood of happy memories came rushing back. I had to pause because it made me a little teary.

The picture is now sitting on our mantle in the living room.

In addition to being all-knowing, Santa is quite the artist and photographer. The picture perfectly captured the timeless quality of that bridge.

The other interesting part of my gift was that the mug handle broke in transit. My very favorite mug--shown with the mug Santa sent me--is broken in the same place. My family has been trying to get me to use another mug for years, not understanding my love for and acceptance of all things broken.

The mug is filled with the pictures of famous female therapists and leaders. One of my favorites, Karen Hornby, is there.

This mug won't replace but will be the official backup to my favorite mug.

Thank you, mystical, artistic, Secret Santa in Vail, Colorado. You gave me my most special gift this Christmas.

Thank you, Reddit, for organizing this. I'm very grateful.