
I have to be honest, I'm not a great gifter at expected times of the year. It's an all-too- fraught exercise in forced expectation. Though, contrary to popular belief, I'm not a perennial grinch either, as I rate generosity as one of the great virtues. For me, then, the best gift guide is a barrage of fun stuff that is sure to prompt a smile, a welcome reminder, or an unexpected urge to buy something joyful that you'll probably never use.