As we settle in towards the bulk of these cold months (except for those random Delaware/Maryland days when the weather decides to jump to 70 for a single day just because it can), we're breaking out our warmer jackets, boots (with or without the fur), and scarves.  Partly for fashion, but mostly to keep warm (or vice versa).  Another thing that comes out is tissues.  Obviously those are used when we meet, whether it's for a runny nose or one of those "no, I'm not crying, there's just something in my eye" moments (p.s., it's okay to cry, which I'll talk about in another post).

Anyway, the tissues change from the normal ultra soft to the ones that are anti-viral and still soft.  Yes, I'm that  guy.  As friends, family, and significant others, we offer that same support (minus the green and yellow unless you're a Green Bay Packers fan) in wanting to help those we care about feel better.  Sometimes, though, our support can hurt more than it can help, ultimately rubbing that nose raw and tearing yourself up in the process.  So where's the line between helping and hurting?

With my phone being blown up for the tenth time today from texts from Amazon telling me that my package has been shipped/delivered/eaten by iguanas, I had two thoughts:

1)  Man, Amazon Prime was a brilliant idea for them and a terrible one for me.
2)  Are the gifts that I've ordered the right ones to give?

Yes, I asked people what they wanted.  Yes, I did find those things and bought them (except for a Playstation 4 because that's impossible to find and not worth the $800 it's going for on eBay).  And yes, they'll be happy when they open them on whatever night of Chanukah or Christmas morning (or afternoon if I get what was on my list which was just one day to sleep in).  But is that really the best way to show someone I care?  On a mandated-by-Hallmark holiday?  Or is there a better way to do it?

*Note: I am not advocating to not get your loved ones gifts for the holidays.  Unless of course you no longer want them to be your loved ones.