Regifting is More than OK; it's excellent!

In the last few days, my significant other has been getting many gifts from her colleagues, vendors, banks, investors, and suitors from other companies.

She holds a role in the leadership of a public company and is the kind of person who puts people first. She is the hardest-working person I have ever met and the most ethical. People who come in contact with her are genuinely grateful by being this kind of person. Unfortunately, her type of character in this world is rare and getting even more elusive with each day of the "capitalism at all costs" mentality.

But I digress; it's just my way.

Each year, she tells the people around her, "Please, no gifts," please! "if you feel the need to give, please help Soi Dogs or The American Britteny Society, a Catahoula Rescue, or better yet, rescue a dog from the kill buyers in Korea. Our last rescue came from just that situation. Can you pick him in the picture?

Quick note: South Korea has just started legislation to end the “dog trade for food” industry. Take a look and maybe sign a petition online there are thousands to pick from.

No matter how much she pleads with people, the gifts come.

This morning, she asked me what I thought about regifting "The things" that had come this year. I said YES! She then asked me if I felt it was in bad taste or rude, or inconsiderate in any way. My response was this.

I would be so thrilled if I had given a gift to someone and for whatever reason they had no use for it decided to re-gift it. To give it to someone who could use it is a gift in its self.

Regift it and send an E-card to the person who gave it to you saying -"thank you so much, I couldn't use it, but I knew someone who could.” I hope you understand my choice, and in no way did it diminish how truly warm you made me feel by thinking of me this holiday.

Happy Holidays all. Keep writing, and keep reading for “the gods'” sake. Ignorance is the true enemy.