
Given that there’s a giant, decorated tree at the end of my street, and bins of cinnamon pinecones at my neighborhood market, it would seem the holidays are here.
I’ve only spent one Christmas with a boyfriend. We’d been together for three years, and had yet to take things seriously – we hadn’t exchanged gifts.
It was about this time of year (many years ago) when I suggested we buy presents for each other. He liked the idea, and asked me to make a list.
I asked for a necklace, an oversized watch, and Mignon Faget’s Single Knot ring. I was giving him options.
I knew exactly what I wanted to get him: one of those single-blade, old fashioned razors and a nice shaving kit. I ordered it off Amazon, and was so excited when it came in the mail. Read more…