A quick blog in praise of “fun presents.” My new friend Amy presented me with a handmade dish rag and a piece of material wrapped together with a string that was threaded through two seashells. On one of the shells she had written, “Wise” and on the other “Barbie.” Both are now hanging on my family Christmas tree.
The material has a pattern with cute, colorful owls.
Wise Barbie was too wise to use the dish rag! She did, however, put the material to good use as a laughter generator.
Wise (cooperative) grandpuppy!!
I’m thinking that piece of owl-patterned material could keep me busy for a week or two, finding creative ways to entertain myself. I just love the fun of unexpected presents that are also fodder for blogging. Thanks, Amy!
Coach Barbie Dallmann 
Well, Wise Barbie…you ain’t so hot. That’s right…Amy got me a present that said “Wise Guy!” So, THERE!!!
You’re a performance artist now! I like the idea of transforming our gifts into sources of fun… your puppy may not agree!!!
Well that is some cute babushka on Grandpuppy! My son has bandanas on his dogs, changes them seasonally or when they get grotty, whichever comes first — just move the babushka down from Molly”s ears [it is Molly?] to her collar and VOILA! Bet she’ll smile! Oh, when the tree comes down you can use the clam and oyster shell for castanets the next time you and Dannie go flamingo dancing. They could double as dip holders if you want to skip the carby chips at the football parties. Then retire them as paper weights in your office as a reminder of how WISE you really are, my friend. I’ve always said that about you. And Dannie is definitely a wise guy, no doubt about it.